CarllraC
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As a tall and lanky man (6'4" 165lbs) living in the USA and in possession of a budding consciousness of fashion, I've been positivel terrorized by the clothing of the mainstream. I've probably spent thousands of dollars on jeans that were too baggy and dress shirts with sleeves too short and bellies capable of storing much beer. It's like a disease, the allure of the clothes on the rack - everyone else buys them, can't I - and the constant cycle of pride and frustration as what I buy in the heat of the moment looks criminal in full length mirror in the privacy of my closet.
No more! On Saturday, my girlfriend in tow, we set out for Nordstrom. I gave the woman a kiss and told her to NOT let me leave without buying slacks and a shirt, and I told her, if my strength should waver, to repeat the refrain "you can always return it, it's NORDSTROM". It was to be a painful day for the lass, not getting to try on anything, having to live vicariously through my shopping, but even she came to appreciate it in the end when a pair of Rock & Republic jeans drew from her a "your ass has NEVER looked that good!" (PURCHASED).
I opted for a $175 pair of Nordstrom grey slacks (not pleated, of course). The hemming was done within the hour, and they are quite slim fitting, unlike the pants from my $300 Men's Wearhouse suit that look like they should be from an MC Hammer video.
I also ordered a $195 MTM Nordstrom shirt. I challenged the salesperson that their "trim" fit would still be baggy around my waist, but he and the lady convinced me otherwise (you can always return it, it's Nordstrom). It arrives in 6 weeks.
The cost of my shopping trip was extreme, but the pleasure of having clothes that fit is highly satisfying. I am resigned to the fact that I cannot buy shirts off the rack, and that my clothing will just be more expensive than others' due to my awesomely tall and slim stature.
Success!
No more! On Saturday, my girlfriend in tow, we set out for Nordstrom. I gave the woman a kiss and told her to NOT let me leave without buying slacks and a shirt, and I told her, if my strength should waver, to repeat the refrain "you can always return it, it's NORDSTROM". It was to be a painful day for the lass, not getting to try on anything, having to live vicariously through my shopping, but even she came to appreciate it in the end when a pair of Rock & Republic jeans drew from her a "your ass has NEVER looked that good!" (PURCHASED).
I opted for a $175 pair of Nordstrom grey slacks (not pleated, of course). The hemming was done within the hour, and they are quite slim fitting, unlike the pants from my $300 Men's Wearhouse suit that look like they should be from an MC Hammer video.
I also ordered a $195 MTM Nordstrom shirt. I challenged the salesperson that their "trim" fit would still be baggy around my waist, but he and the lady convinced me otherwise (you can always return it, it's Nordstrom). It arrives in 6 weeks.
The cost of my shopping trip was extreme, but the pleasure of having clothes that fit is highly satisfying. I am resigned to the fact that I cannot buy shirts off the rack, and that my clothing will just be more expensive than others' due to my awesomely tall and slim stature.
Success!