buy pants exact waist or bigger?

[unknown00]

just a quick question, i use to buy 2 sizes bigger. for example for me, a 32 is like a perfect fit and i can wear it without a belt and it be fine. but it's such a "perfect fit" i'm afraid if i gain ANY weight then it'll automatically become too small.

how about you? buy exact size or size bigger?

 

[JGloger]

It seems sort of silly to buy clothing that doesn't fit because of weight that you may gain at some point. Unless you're positive of impending weight gain, buy what fits now. Most decent quality trousers have material to be let out a small amount (1-2 inches?) in case of unplanned weight fluctuation.

If 32 is EXACTLY the same as your waist measurement maybe go up to 33 instead of sizing up by 2? Odd sizes are harder to find but they're out there. (My true waist size is right around 31, so I know it can be done even though it's a hassle.)

 

[rnoldh]

RTW sizing varies.

2 pair of pants by different makers might be marked a size 32.

When measured, one might be 31 inches and the other 33 inches.

I think it would be best to try on any pants before buying, and buy them a little bigger than your waist.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

RTW sizing varies.

2 pair of pants by different makers might be marked a size 32.

When measured, one might be 31 inches and the other 33 inches.

I think it would be best to try on any pants before buying, and buy them a little bigger than your waist.

That^^

 

[wizard7926]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

2 pair of pants by different makers might be marked a size 32.

When measured, one might be 31 inches and the other 33 inches.

Or even more varied than that. I've somehow fit pants ranging from a 28 to 34 depending on the maker.

(Why isn't this stuff standardized, anyway?)

 

[Liquidus]

Originally Posted by unknown00

just a quick question, i use to buy 2 sizes bigger. for example for me, a 32 is like a perfect fit and i can wear it without a belt and it be fine. but it's such a "perfect fit" i'm afraid if i gain ANY weight then it'll automatically become too small. how about you? buy exact size or size bigger?
Buy the pair that fits you in the legs and seat and then have a tailor adjust the waist. Your actual waist size is a good place to start.

 

[Percy Blakeney]

If, after trying on, one finds trousers that fit well, should one then buy a size larger to accommodate shrinking?

 

[MrGoodBytes]

my waist will vary between 30 (summer) and almost 33 (winter). Knowing that, the bulk of my summer wardrobe will be 31 and my winter will be 32s and 33s. Get a variety of sizes if you yo-yo a bit.

 

[GBR]

Buy them to fit, not to cater for something that might or might not happen in the future.

 

[Frank the sheep]

Buy those who fit and don´t gain weight.

 

[Aaron01]

Originally Posted by wizard7926

Or even more varied than that. I've somehow fit pants ranging from a 28 to 34 depending on the maker.

(Why isn't this stuff standardized, anyway?)

The problem with a lot of American brands is that they have vanity sizing, so a pair of 32 trousers from J Crew may actually measure 35 at the waist. That explains the wide variance in S, M, L, XL sizing as well...

As for the OP, just buy pants that fit, not ones for an unquantifiable future, also you didn't think about what if you lost weight....

 

[Kiwi Man]

Personally, I would buy pants that are one size bigger because I feel more comfortable wearing them.

I got this idea after I tried on skinny jeans and the fit seems so perfect that I don't feel comfortable.