The upper torso of the male figure is
drawn as the widest part of the body
before the addition of the arms, and
tapers slightly to the waist. The waist
size is much thicker than for women
but the line from the waist to the hips
is almost parallel and should always
appear trim, as the hips are not
emphasised on a man and should
look noticeably narrower than the
chest width. Stomach muscles
may be defined where it is
appropriate to the look. The arms
and shoulders add further width to
the male silhouette and are thicker
and more muscular than for women.
Wrists and hands can also be drawn
thicker; the fingers are blunter and
less tapered than for women. It is
interesting to note the different
approaches to male and female
gestures. Arms are generally drawn