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Waist/chest measurements and UK clothing sizes. |
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Waist/chest measurements and UK clothing sizes.
Hi everyone!
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I would like some help with clothing sizes, both genders are welcome to reply even though I'm a male. I'm 5'11 and 76-77kg (used to be around 88-94kg), so I'm looking to buy new clothes during the summer. My chest size is 97cm/38 inches and my waist is 84cm/33 inches (slight tucking of stomach from normal posture). I would like to know if I should consider UK small size shirts, and 32 inch jeans, as my wardrobe consists of many large size shirts and 34/36 inch jeans. I have heard of vanity sizing, i.e. the number specified being smaller than the actual circumference of the jeans, so more people buy it due to being pleased they fit into smaller sizes Despite my 33 inch waist, should I consider 32 inch waist jeans, as some of my skinny jeans are now looser around the thigh area.Not sure if vanity sizing also applies to shirt sizes, but I am considering buying small sizes, despite the 36-38 inch guidelines. Thanks for reading my post, feel free to include your height/weight and measurements down below for comparisons! - Kevin |
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Sizes of tops vary from brand to brand; and the fit of jeans fit very much depends on the style (straight, slim, skinny, carrot, stretch, etc). The best thing you could do is get out to the shops and start trying things on.
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Hello,
I bought many clothes in a UK firm on internet. Everything was much to small. Their sizes are not like the french sizes. It's really different and very very small. Have a nice day. |
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With all clothes, they need to be slightly loose to be comfortable. For instance if you work in an office environment where you wear a shirt with a collar, the collar needs to be loose fitting for two reasons. Firstly if it is too tight, it makes you spend the day with your neck bent forward. Secondly, the collar will soil badly, and the only way to clean it will be a good scrubbing with soap. Nobody will want to be next to you on public transport if your shirt is too tight under the armpits, as you won't smell good. Also a shirt too tight around the stomach looks amateurish. Don't forget too that the shirt and trousers need to stay together - no bare skin - or even worse - underpants - on exhibition. For many examples of where these rules are flouted, see the following website :
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ Regarding trousers, it is good that you have noted that the fitting of the trousers needs to be loose around the thighs, or two things will happen. You won't be able to walk properly, and your inner thighs will become chafed especially in winter weather. It is also a fashion disaster if the trousers are too tight around the crotch area - there was a fashion craze in the 1970s where men wore bell-bottom trousers called "loon pants" that deliberately were tight around the crotch, in the belief that the effect was a "macho" one attracting partners - fortunately the fashion didn't survive. You also need to be able to get things in and out of the pockets, such as a handkerchief, money, cards, keys. It is a good idea to buy quality clothes that will retain their shape and size, and won't shrink the first time that they are cleaned. A problem that many men have, with the sedentiary lifestyle that is becoming common these days, is that the trousers fit their waist OK, but are then too long in the leg. The trousers then fold up over the shoes - or even worse, drag on the floor if the shoe size is small. All men should get the trousers turned up if this is a problem, because it looks terrible. If you can't find a tailor to do it, and don't have the time to sew, then superglue is the answer. It has to be done carefully, though, and the superglue has to work on fabric. Turn the trousers inside out. Fold the bottoms of the legs up by the required distance. Glue the inside of the turned-up section all of the way round - you can't "spot glue" or your toes will catch in the unglued part, and pull it all undone. Put pressure on the glued fabric until it dries ( this happens quickly ). Also avoid gluing the whole leg together, so take care when doing the gluing. Of course, this isn't as professional as getting the turned-up section sewed up, but it is better than going around with trousers too long. Apart from that, other posters have given you good advice above about trying clothes on, and buying ones that are a comfortable fit. Good luck ! |
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Despite my 33 inch waist, should I consider 32 inch waist jeans, as some of my skinny jeans are now looser around the thigh area.