Silco in Tailoring: A Fashion Anatomy

Working years for high fashion brands in menswear and spending Fashion Week close with male models and days in showrooms taught me everything I need to know about tailoring and sizes. Once Arcane gave us Silco, I couldn’t resist treating him like the ultimate study: a body made for tailoring, a charcter with the perfect male model sizes and a so called villain made for the runway.

This breakdown owes its inspiration to @lullabyes22-blog and their exquisite essay on Silco’s physique. That piece gave me even more insight into his anatomy — insights that underline my own studies of his character design and directly support my theory of his wardrobe sizes.

His measurements

Some say Silco is 1.77m (5’8), others swear he’s 1.82m (6'). Let’s call it 1.80 (5’9) — the official model height. And honestly, once you put him in that category, his entire wardrobe basically writes itself: lean, elongated, effortless.

Now let’s start from the ground up.

The Foundation: Shoes

So let’s start from the bottom. At 1.80m (5’9), Silco falls right into the official model height — and with that comes the standard shoe range. Male models of this height usually wear EU45 (UK 11 / US 11.5), with EU46 (UK 12–12.5 / US 13–14) as the upper limit. Silco fits that pattern exactly: proportionally long, narrow feet that echo the lean, elongated lines of his frame. Imagine them in polished leather oxfords, laced ankle boots, or pointed slippers — all sharp, elongated forms that echo his presence.

The Cut: Trousers

Silco’s legs are his strongest line: long, wiry, and deceptively powerful. His thighs and calves carry the true power of his body — the musculature of a man kicking skulls in when words fail. With a narrow waist of roughly EU44 (W28–30) and an inseam around L32–34, his trousers call for slim tailoring, pressed creases, and hems that meet his boots with precision.

For Zaun, he would wear tighter trousers to tuck cleanly into his boots. For special occasions, he would shift to wide-leg cuts or pleated trousers to match his footwear and extend the line of his frame. Fabrics could range from cotton or light wool for everyday wear to velvet, satin, or leather when theatre is required.

The Frame: Shirts

Move upward, and the silhouette narrows further. His torso and chest is flat, arms elongated — the epitome of the “slim cut.” Collar size falls into EU37–38 (UK/US 14.5–15”), essentially a Small or Slim Medium. Here, tailoring becomes non-negotiable: every cuff must graze the wrist precisely, sleeves slim without strangling, seams sculpted to his bone structure.

Fabric? A Zaunite practicality leans to linen and cotton. In more formal settings, they could shift to finer fabrics like silk, satin, or even organza, with details such as lace at the cuff adding a touch of refinement.

The Structure: Jackets and outerwear

Silco’s jacket size is EU46 (UK/US 36R). This is telling: one size leaner than the standard model sample (EU48). His shoulders are narrow (43–44 cm), which means jackets need strong tailoring to give him structure. His waist (~72–74 cm) stays very slim, so the cut has to stay close to the body to keep the shape sharp. On him, tailoring is not mere polish but architecture. Without structured seams, he disappears into fabric. With them, he becomes a blade.

Picture him in a peak-lapel frock coat or a tailored double-breasted blazer — all cut close to the body to emphasize his narrow shoulders and slim waist.

Outerwear is where Silco reigns. His proportions (EU44–46 / UK 34–36 / US 34–36) invite precision: chest 88–90 cm, waist 72–74 cm. To amplify presence, coats must strike mid-thigh to knee, with high collars framing his face like armour. Classic options include tailored trenches, velvet greatcoats, satin-lined dusters, or a double-breasted overcoat — all emphasizing slim lines and precise tailoring to match his frame.

Fabric choice plays a key role. Cotton or wool blends offer durability and comfort for Zaun’s streets, while velvet or satin add subtle depth, texture, and a touch of formality. Even small details like reinforced lapels or structured cuffs can transform a coat from practical outerwear into a statement of authority.

Conclusion

Silco is built for fitted, tailored menswear: slim cuts, structured shoulders, vertical lines, and precise proportions. His character design already mirrors a perfectly tailored physique — in fact, he would naturally fit ideal model sizes. I mean look at that strut:

To be completely honest with you, I started watching Arcane because of how pretty Viktor is. Then Vander and Silco showed up on my screen, and it's been in the trenches with those two ever since

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Shenanigans with the Happy AU zaundads. The boys are visiting from...somewhere? They study in Piltover? idk

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Zaundads Week 2026 Prompt Reveal

Save the date for Zaundads Week 2026!!!

February 9th to 15th

--Prompt List--

Day 1 (Feb 09) SFW: Young Love, Confession NSFW: New Experience, Frottage

Day 2 (Feb 10) SFW: Silco Survives, Alternate Universe NSFW: Teratophilia/Monsterfucking, Muzzle/Collar

Day 3 (Feb 11) SFW: Zaunmoms, Genderfuckery NSFW: Crossdressing, Body Worship

Day 4 (Feb 12) SFW: Season 2 Episode 7, Role Reversal NSFW: Age Gap, Omegaverse

Day 5 (Feb 13) SFW: The Cannery, The Last Drop NSFW: Shimmer Sex, Sex Toys

Day 6 (Feb 14) SFW: Valentine's Day, Wedding NSFW: Lingerie, Breeding

Day 7 (Feb 15) SFW: Fandom Tribute, Gift Giving NSFW: Sex Pollen, Leather

Made this Young Vanco drawing for arcane secret Santa for @violetrevolts ! Hope you enjoy these two gossiping on the way to the bar!

they knew the TEA! thank you so so so much i love it sm! (SILCO CROP TOP SILCO CROP TOP 🤤)