Despite the life portrayed by all the beautiful people you follow on Instagram, not all of us are flexing our biceps on the Mediterranean, flaunting our abs in the Hamptons, or brandishing our sleek, tanned bodies on a beach this summer. In fact, a study by the Centers for Disease Control released at the end of 2018 shows that “mean weight, waist circumference, and BMI (body mass index) in adults have increased over the past 18 years. Conversely, mean height did not change in many demographic subgroups and, in some groups, was lower.”

The good news is that a growing faction of the men’s apparel industry is churning out clothes that look good on larger frames while still keeping up with current trends. In the past few years, it’s even recognized that there’s a difference between “big” and “tall,” treating clothing proportions differently and appropriately.

MVP COLLECTIONS

MVP Collections was founded by a literal MVP, Mo Vaughn, former three-time Major League Baseball All-Star, who won the 1995 Most Valuable Player award when he was with the Boston Red Sox. This minimalistic Crystal White sweatshirt is made from luxurious 100 percent cotton French Terry. Keep it clean, pairing with white denim, or let it be the balance to something a little more colorful like the brand’s destruct wash moto shorts.

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