I hate being exactly average size!

gilwood · Apr 21, 2010

Everytime there's a sale my size disappears almost immediately. I'm size 10 in shoes, 42R in jackets, 36 in pants, and medium in tee-shirts, etc.

I was monitoring this nice wool trenchcoat at the Brooks Brothers sale and of course the 42R's disappear first!

Why don't stores stock up more common sizes?

Cary Grant · Apr 21, 2010

Stop waiting for sales.

Your problem is far less of a problem than those of us for whom most OTR doesn't fit well at all.

s0rce · Apr 21, 2010

try being a 36S

Icehawk · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by s0rce

try being a 36S

Quoted for truth brother!

When I am at NMLC, So5, etc the bulk of suits are 40-42, shoes 10-12, shirts 16-17, and pants 34-38. And of course a ton of XL+.

WRAdvisor · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by s0rce

try being a 36S

+1

I would rather take a 40-42 suit and be able to fit into a traditional fit dress shirt. I'm stuck searching the stores/internet for slim fit and extra slim fit in 15.5 x 32. Plus, I have an addiction (much like most SF's!) to dress clothes. I just listed a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt on ebay that should have fit nicely from the size chart...only to have the sleeves too long

MetroStyles · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by WRAdvisor

+1

I would rather take a 40-42 suit and be able to fit into a traditional fit dress shirt. I'm stuck searching the stores/internet for slim fit and extra slim fit in 15.5 x 32. Plus, I have an addiction (much like most SF's!) to dress clothes. I just listed a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt on ebay that should have fit nicely from the size chart...only to have the sleeves too long

Custom, bro. Custom.

WRAdvisor · Apr 21, 2010

Funny you say that. I just made my first order from Modern Tailor last night, just one shirt on a fabric that was marked down for the weekly special. I'm excited to get it and hope it works out. I'm sure there is some trial and error, though. I took my best fitting shirt and copied the exact measurements.

exchange239 · Apr 21, 2010

Either way, that's just the nature of the beast.

I too am part of the average size Joe club so found OTR to be a bit of a minefield in that way. MTM/Bespoke has it's disadvantages as well so don't get me wrong (ex. lead times, costs, good tailor/crafter), but far more advantages than OTR in my opinion.

Dw3610wm · Apr 21, 2010

For a second imagine a 38r is a bucket of KFC.

I am this man;

oldboyhip · Apr 21, 2010

that's average? i'm 32 in jeans, 5'10, 165 lbs, 38R, 9 1/2 10ish in shoes. i can wear the samples so i'm happy to get free clothes.

cptjeff · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by s0rce

try being a 36S

Amen. Somebody was whining about having 'short arm syndrome' in the thrift thread becuase they were regular and couldn't fit longs.

In the minds of most designers, us short and fit guys don't even exist.

Lagrangian · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by s0rce

try being a 36S

...the horror ...the horror

D Yizz · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by s0rce

try being a 36S

Originally Posted by Icehawk

Quoted for truth brother!

When I am at NMLC, So5, etc the bulk of suits are 40-42, shoes 10-12, shirts 16-17, and pants 34-38. And of course a ton of XL+.

Exactly.

amplifiedheat · Apr 21, 2010

Originally Posted by gilwood

Everytime there's a sale my size disappears almost immediately. I'm size 10 in shoes, 42R in jackets, 36 in pants, and medium in tee-shirts, etc.

I was monitoring this nice wool trenchcoat at the Brooks Brothers sale and of course the 42R's disappear first!

Why don't stores stock up more common sizes?

You poor dear.

heli0x · Apr 21, 2010

Sounds like you could benefit from joining Trunk Club, I hear they send you boxes of clothes, but only in YOUR size; and their prices match those in any retail store!

I hate being exactly average size!

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