I spent many MANY years focused on gaining muscle. During that time, I let my bodyfat rise. After those several years I had enough muscle that, when I dropped weight, I was lean rather than skinny. And now I am at the point where the physique I maintain is solid.
EDIT: Here are some photos from my first real size push, up to 217lbs at 5’9 at age 22
And then, at 33/34, I did my last great hurrah and got to a similar bodyweight in my pursuit of a 275lb keg press. THAT was one of the most successful undertakings I had in that pursuit, and eating for it was NUTS.