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shd make a selling/trading thread for bigger sized guys.


Yes we can!

Skip, if you're interested in Geller knits, the 52 fit a bit large. You should try them. Also, Ervell XL and SS 7 should work for you in most tops, particularly knits.


I've tried on a couple of Ervell tops and they are just too short for me. Same pretty much for BOO and WvG.

they make a size 52 waist which is a 36


I'll have to keep an eye out.

Forget about Geller shirting, though, skip. 52 is as high as they go and with the slim arms and high arm holes, most of them can feel slightly smaller than tagged depending on how accustomed you are to wearing shrinkwrap.


Good to know, thanks for the heads up.
 

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Forget about Geller shirting, though, skip. 52 is as high as they go and with the slim arms and high arm holes, most of them can feel slightly smaller than tagged depending on how accustomed you are to wearing shrinkwrap.


all my 44's fit big.
 

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all my 44's fit big.


I guess it depends on body type. Measurement-wise, Geller shirts fit TTS. However, certain characteristics (i.e. high armholes) can make them feel slimmer. Then again, I know his sizing can be a bit erratic, so your mileage may vary.
 

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I've tried on a couple of Ervell tops and they are just too short for me. Same pretty much for BOO and WvG.


how tall are you? dont know if you knwo this but mauro does MTM at basically the same price point as his regular shirting so if you need more length, thats the route you should go
 
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Fred SEgal is 50% off nothing really worthwhile though
 

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My 44 shirt has approx 20" chest and it fits me fine due to the high armholes. If you compare sizes though, you'll find very small differences in the chest measurement.
 

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I've tried on a couple of Ervell tops and they are just too short for me. Same pretty much for BOO and WvG.

Yes, for the knits, you'd likely have to stretch the sleeves and body a little if you're taller than 6'1". But the body/chest should work.

Geller in 52 though is both a bit large in the body and long
 
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Yes, for the knits, you'd likely have to stretch the sleeves and body a little if you're taller than 6'1". But the body/chest should work.
Geller in 52 though is both a bit large in the body and long


From hearing his all of the time I was expecting the same thing, but I just received the norwegian cardigan in an xs, and at 5'11" the fit is perfect all around. Not too short at all.
 
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Well maybe the proportions are better in small sizes. L and XL are on the short side for taller guys
 

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My 44 shirt has approx 20" chest and it fits me fine due to the high armholes. If you compare sizes though, you'll find very small differences in the chest measurement.


+1... and from the measurements I've seen (who knows how trustworthy they are...) a geller 44 and 46 for tops are basically the same in the chest, with the 46 just being a little long body and sleeves.

From hearing his all of the time I was expecting the same thing, but I just received the norwegian cardigan in an xs, and at 5'11" the fit is perfect all around. Not too short at all.


The norweigan sweater from this year fits differently than last years fair isle. The norweigan fits a little looser and noticeably longer. Also while both are baby alpaca, the one from this year is definitely heartier and heavier than last years fair isle, though the fair isle is a bit softer.


Re:difference between sizes. This is why its always a clusterfuck when people try to recommend sizes that aren't their own-i.e. someone says I take Medium in both X and Y brands so if you take a Small in X a Small in Y should fit you. Brands don't space their sizes out the same way. For instance there seems to be a much bigger difference between a Gitman small and medium than between a BoO small and medium.
 

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From what I understand, Ervell knits all fit a bit bigger this season than last year.

Ervell's intended aesthetic results in pants and jackets that aren't big guy friendly, but their shirting appears to be. A large in the standard buttondown, for instance, has a chest of 22". The shirts seem to be pretty well picked over right now aside from the XL, so give those a look if you're in the market for longer/bigger buttondown shirts, Skip.
 

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The Norwegian this year is indeed a little bit longer than the fair isle last year. I still had to stretch the sleeves out in cold water to fit my arms. In comparison, a similarly sized Geller, MMM, Lanvin knit would have sleeves 2" longer at least. 3 or 4" for a similarly sized SNS
 
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