How to hide man boobs - 5 style tips

Claire Small
Authored by Claire Small
Posted Friday, March 26, 2021 - 11:18am

Are you bothered by the man boobs but don’t know how to deal with them?

Numerous men have a problem with man boobs since they are deemed a source of shame, mockery, and poor self-esteem.

What makes the situation worse is that most people are misinformed about man boobs. Most individuals tend to think that they are caused by diet and lifestyle. While that factor is part of the causes of man boobs, not all breast swelling results from what we consume or the kind of lifestyle we live.

To shed some light on this, we’ll discuss what causes man boobs and how you can hide them.

What Causes Man Boobs

Man boobs can be caused by one of two things;

  • Excess fat
  • Gynecomastia

Excess Fat

When your body gains too much weight, it tends to store some of it as excess fat. The chest area is where some of this excess fat is deposited, which forms man boobs.

Swelling of breasts due to excess fats occurs in men who are obese. You can get rid of these man boobs by hitting the gym. Well-rounded exercise should get rid of the unwanted flab.

Once you hit the gym, it will take time before man boobs go away. So as you work out, you’ll need to disguise them. But don’t worry because we have you covered, as we’ve discussed that in detail later in the post.

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is another form of man boobs resulting from hormonal imbalances. Men have lots of testosterone, ‘male hormone’ and a very little estrogen, also called the ‘female hormone.’ When hormonal imbalances and estrogen levels are too high (than they should be) in men, they can form man boobs.

So what exactly causes hormonal imbalances?

Here are some causes;

  • Medication
  • Illicit drugs
  • Steroids, among others.

Man boobs resulting from hormonal imbalances are common in people who are slim to average.

Gynecomastia is also common among bodybuilders who use steroids. Over time steroids can trigger hormonal imbalances, which cause gynecomastia.

Since hormones cause gynecomastia, such boobs require medical intervention. Gynecomastia that has lasted a year may even require surgery.

How to effectively hide man boobs

While surgery and workout are permanent solutions to man boobs, they’re usually expensive and take time to achieve desired results. There are, however, easier yet effective ways to hide man boobs. Below are five ways to easily hide your man boobs from onlookers.

1. Wear Compression Vests or Shirts

Compression vests and shirts can help you boost your confidence by concealing man boobs. You can wear confident body wear under any outfit and still get the best results. There will be no embarrassing man boobs showing, and no one will ever notice you’ve worn an undergarment.

These undergarments are made from materials like neoprene to stick to your body and provide more stability to your torso area. So besides concealing man boobs, you can wear them during a workout session to reduce the risk of injuries.

You can find confident bodywear in a variety of designs and sizes. While others only help with the chest area, there are others meant for the entire upper body.

2. Thick or Multiple Layered Clothing

Wearing thick fabrics like denim and leather or clothes with several layers such as jumpers and jackets can work wonders in concealing man boobs. Such garments are usually crease-resistant and do not draw much attention to your body contours. It’s, however, important to note that the two options work best during winter or in areas with cold weather because they also add some warmth.

If you love T-shirts, consider wearing rigid and starchy ones instead of feathery T-shirts. Rigid T-Shirts are always thicker and work best in hiding man boobs. On the other hand, Feathery T-shirts tend to cling to your torso, which exposes the moobs.

You might also consider adding an extra layer of clothing. Wearing a sweater or button-up over your shirt does not only make you look stylish, but it also aids in hiding man boobs.

3. Consider Clothing with Patterns

Patterns work in two ways; they can either highlight man boobs or conceal them. Choosing the right patterns is therefore crucial. Complex and vertical patterns with less color contrast are ideal in camouflaging your contours. For instance, a top with small blue checks on a dark background can be a great pick.

Vertical stripes work best because they create a streamlined profile, making you look slim. This is the idea behind most dark-colored suits you see that have vertical pinstripes.

Clothes with horizontal stripes or very large patterns, on the other hand, are a no-gone zone. Unlike the complex patterns that create a visual interference, these make you look fat and highlight the torso region.

4. Make Dark Colors Your Friend

Choosing the right colors can also help you to hide those embarrassing man boobs. Stay away from lighter hues as they easily accentuate your body contours.

Instead, make dark colors your friend. Similar to complex patterns, dark colors, especially black, have a slimming effect. Besides, they hide shadows and reduce color contrast between your garments and light from the environment.

5. Nipple Tape

If most of your favorite garments have broad patterns or light-colored, you don’t have to throw them away just because you have man boobs. You can use nipple tapes to conceal man boobs and still wear your favorite garment regardless of its material, color or size.

Not all nipple tapes are appropriate for use. Some may damage your skin, so be sure to use hypoallergenic surgical tape as they’re the best for that purpose.

It’s also recommended to use nipple tapes sparingly. Overusing tapes may cause discoloration or scarring of the area around your nipples.

Wrapping

Man boobs should not strip you of your self-confidence. You now have the right methods and tips for dealing with this embarrassing situation. Invest in compression vests, choose the right clothes, material, pattern, and colors, and no one will notice you have man boobs.

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