What's your pant size? Really....

[Austin]

Gents, I usually fluctuate between a 34 - 36 waist. I am down to a size 34 this summer. I know this is a correct size because my alterations lady measured my waist. I had to have some pants altered due to weight loss.

I was at Saks a week ago and tried on some Varvatos jeans. I tried their 34 but it was loose around the waist. I tried on a 32 and they fit. I have not worn size 32 since high school. How was this possible? I have always suspected that the clothing industry purposely mislabels their clothes as a way of promoting sales by making us feel better about ourselves.

Here is an interesting article from Esquire.

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/mens-fashion/pants-size-chart-090710

 

[theperfectstorm]

I have always suspected that the clothing industry purposely mislabels their clothes as a way of promoting sales by making us feel better about ourselves.

So...their expecting more money for XL sizes is just their supportive way of shaming us all into getting into better shape? Public benefactors. That's what they are.

 

[professorchaos]

I fluctuate between 36 and 38 depending on the cut. At 6'2" and about 250ish, I am not built for slim cut pants.

 

[azmark]

If I'm wearing my Wranglers then 34. If I'm wearing a relaxed pair of jeans like I prefer then it will usually be a 36.

 

[M80]

I have always suspected that the clothing industry purposely mislabels their clothes as a way of promoting sales by making us feel better about ourselves.

Here is an interesting article from Esquire.

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/mens-fashion/pants-size-chart-090710

You should check out this article, The myth of vanity sizing

 

[DogHair]

36-38 in almost everything. At 6'2" & 225 I'm never gonna be an Ambercrombie model but I look good in a kilt so I got that going for me.

 

[Austin]

You should check out this article, The myth of vanity sizing

Thats an interesting article. I will buy Levi jeans this weekend and see how they size up.

 

[brianw]

Check this http://www.geekosystem.com/old-navy-real-pants-sizes/

 

[M80]

Check this http://www.geekosystem.com/old-navy-real-pants-sizes/

That article is about the article that Austin posted.

 

[Legion]

About 34

 

[letterk]

Usually 33 waist, 34 lenth. Althought, lately I've been trending a bit more to 32 and I'm having problems with 34 being too short. I'm certainly not growing taller, so my hunch is cheaper materials shrinking more in the wash.

 

[kg4ghn]

I wear 38 in every pair of pants I have. I don't wear much formal stuff, just jeans and khakis. I have had 36s I could wear, but I prefer it to have a little room and I wear a belt all the time.

 

[luvmysuper]

32 to 34 waist depending on cut, usually 32 to 33 length.

I have measured Levi's and find there is a BIG difference depending on the country of origin.

Levis made in Bangladesh seem to be up to two inches larger than marked in my size, so I wear a 32 in those.

 

[azmark]

36-38 in almost everything. At 6'2" & 225 I'm never gonna be an Ambercrombie model but I look good in a kilt so I got that going for me.

I fluctuate between 36 and 38 depending on the cut. At 6'2" and about 250ish, I am not built for slim cut pants.

You guys are linebackers

Usually 33 waist, 34 lenth

Here's your Quarterback

 

[bjh618]

Was a 32 when I was fit as a fiddle. With a new job I've dropped to a 30

 

[sid3000]

Exclusively 37

 

[pudentaine]

worked out all my life and when i reached 42 I said no more, I mean I get exercise but no more 3 sets of 12 reps with a 1/8 mile sprint in between each every other day.

 

[cybrok]

28, and yes I'm serious.

You have no idea how hard it is for me to find some pants, or belts.

 

[professorchaos]

You guys are linebackers



Here's your Quarterback

Sometimes it feels more like being a tackle so I'm working my way back down to corner back.

28, and yes I'm serious.

You have no idea how hard it is for me to find some pants, or belts.

28? I'd think it is impossible for you to find belts and pants.

 

[SpyvSpy]

5'9" 155lbs I can wear 31-33 but I mostly wear a size 32 with a belt.