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    anyone else have problem buying clothes?

    its annoying - I have an eye out always for cheap designer clothes but it is hard to find any to fit they just dont seem to have a lot of the stuff i look for with an 18.5 neck and size 50 suits

    kiton, brioni, Armani, abboud, bijan, D&G, Behar, Loro Piana - you know, good stuff *sigh*

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    It's impossible. The bad thing about "bigger" sized clothes is that they're meant for fat guys, not body builders. Then again i wear dickies and wife beaters most of the warm weather.

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    Yea thats why i have to get everything taylor made. I could never go into a store and buy a 54 coat and have it fit.

    In the back of my mind though it kinda makes me feel good =-)

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    I have not been worn a suit in a while, and I wore one this past Sunday...not too good.
    My neck no longer fit in the shirt. My shoulders and arms no longer fit in the coat. I had a little David Banner action going on when I reached down to pick up my kid.
    I just bought that suite last summer. I already had problems then, but now it will be even more difficult to find fitting clothes.

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    and what is it with jeans? the legs are made for people that walk on sticks while the waste bulges out - now granted I dont really have abs now but come on

    I flex from wearing suits to sweats

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    Well, I can't say that I am wearing a **** 50 sized coat, but I know my 46's have to be tailored or they look like crap..I stick to Armani and Hugo Boss suits because they hang the best and accentuate a good physique..I will probably never see a size 50, so I can't really say anything useful..And I definitely feel your pain with jeans..If the waist fits, then the **** legs look like spandex..I have always had a difficult time buying jeans that fit me right and when I do find some I wear them until they either fall apart or my wife sneaks into my closet and tosses them in the trash can..

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    yes jeans are by far the worst..........Ralph Lauren fit me the best

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdtr
    It's impossible. The bad thing about "bigger" sized clothes is that they're meant for fat guys, not body builders. Then again i wear dickies and wife beaters most of the warm weather.

    LOL, you understand! Dickies are the sh*t!!! A lot of people don't understand the style.

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    I don't have too much trouble, except in the shoulder area. It's like they design shirts for guys who's waists are bigger then their shoulders. What the ****s up with that. But what can you do.

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    um.. nope, i never have problems fitting clothes... a hanes 2xl and a pair of relaxed fit 38 inches waist pants with a belt work fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigol'legs
    um.. nope, i never have problems fitting clothes... a hanes 2xl and a pair of relaxed fit 38 inches waist pants with a belt work fine.
    Maybe you should see a doctor about your "ass" problem. Baby got back...

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    Haha...
    I just pictured you Big Ol' doing the Beyonce booty shake...hilarious.
    You the man bro.

    Hahahahha

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    I don't run into this problem, all my shirts are cheap ass t shirts, and got me the fat boy jeans

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    I dont even give a **** about fashion anymore, Im in a steady relationship. But when I had to get a suit for a formal occasion they had to give me the fat people stuff because I have a big ass chest. Oh well, some day Ill afford do get my **** tailor made, but for now I just wear black shirts and shorts or somethin

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    i've had problems buying clothes since i was 16, especially pants, i've got a 37in waist but big legs, plus i'm 6'5 which doesnt help either, i gotta buy 40 pants just to fit my legs (width)

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    I hate this. Not being able to buy the clothes you want, cuz they don't fit...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc M
    I definitely feel your pain with jeans..If the waist fits, then the **** legs look like spandex..I have always had a difficult time buying jeans that fit me right and when I do find some I wear them until they either fall apart or my wife sneaks into my closet and tosses them in the trash can..

    Doc M
    Pants. I have to buy the waist 6-7" inches bigger than it needs to be just to fit my quads. With a belt it looks like I'm wearing a fuc king sack.

    I'm sure everyone has the warn mark where the thighs rub together. I can only wear jeans for a couple of months then throw them out. I don't bother buying expensive jeans anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LORDBLiTZ
    LOL, you understand! Dickies are the sh*t!!! A lot of people don't understand the style.
    Someone please post a picture of a dickie. I'm not sure what that is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlos_E
    Someone please post a picture of a dickie. I'm not sure what that is.
    Oh this is SOOOOO tempting! Sooooo tempting!

    Ok ok I'll be a good boy and refrain...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Red Ketchup
    Oh this is SOOOOO tempting! Sooooo tempting!

    Ok ok I'll be a good boy and refrain...

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    You know what the hell I mean. The piece of clothing. I don't want to see whats between your legs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlos_E
    Someone please post a picture of a dickie. I'm not sure what that is.

    its a line of clohtes Carlos!

    http://www.dickies.com/wc2/product.a...NEE+WORK+PANTS


    http://www.dickies.com/wc2/product.a...USTRIAL+SHIRTS



    http://www.dickies.com/wc2/product.a...+LENGTH+JACKET

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    Quote Originally Posted by CYCLEON
    and what is it with jeans? the legs are made for people that walk on sticks while the waste bulges out - now granted I dont really have abs now but come on

    I flex from wearing suits to sweats
    Tell me about! I bought 2 pair of jeans yesterday and it took forever to get pants that didnt stick to me like latex. Apperently big calves is not something they think about when they design clothes.
    But its a selfmade problem...

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    Quote Originally Posted by LORDBLiTZ
    LOL, you understand! Dickies are the sh*t!!! A lot of people don't understand the style.
    Dickies are the **** because they are tough enough to roll around on the concrete in a barfight and still look respectable enough to be let back inside after the melee is over. As a sidenote, some of those Dickies shirts are like wearing a gi.......and whoda thunk janitor work duds would come into fashion?

    I am not big like you half men, half mountain gorillas but I think I would get absolutely everything tailored if I didn't like the fit. This would require some planning though because you want to buy clothes that look decent, last and don't fall out of style. Unless of course you enjoy spending big $$$ on clothing.

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    most of america is fat so it would make sense to tailor more twords the LARGER customer group. thats funny.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lostsoul
    i've had problems buying clothes since i was 16, especially pants, i've got a 37in waist but big legs, plus i'm 6'5 which doesnt help either, i gotta buy 40 pants just to fit my legs (width)
    Exactly the same as me.

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    never had a problem cause all i wear is sweat pants and hoodie lol. then when i go out on friday night i throw on a pair of jeans and what ever shirt is clean lol. never really liked dressin up to impress women. figured if they like me, they better like me for me not for what im wearing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CYCLEON
    its annoying - I have an eye out always for cheap designer clothes but it is hard to find any to fit they just dont seem to have a lot of the stuff i look for with an 18.5 neck and size 50 suits

    kiton, brioni, Armani, abboud, bijan, D&G, Behar, Loro Piana - you know, good stuff *sigh*
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    I have a huge prob with clothes.. I have thought many times that there shoudl be bb designers.. not liek the sweats and gym shirts.. but a line with nice clothes that arer made ot fit bbers..... the problem is that major designers won't make big clothes because they assume 350lbs fat assed americans will where them and make there clothing line look like ****..

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    bought two pairs of jeans yesterday for my 34 inch waist......brought em home and couldn't get em up to my legs.....

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    Yeah, it does suck. I need to buy a new suit, but I am about to start a new cycle soon, so . . . I'm going to wait. Hugo Boss is a good cut for bodies like ours, but I am still going to spend a boatload on alterations when I do buy it. Luckily, my best friend works at the HB corporate HQ in Cleveland, so I can save some dough.

    Still, its expensive getting everything tailored. I have a nice long coat in the closet that looks like a mumu when I wear it, because only the shoulders fit. I have to get that one altered too, one of these days.

    As for jeans, I can't wear most either, but Old Navy makes some nice loose (or relaxed fit?) jeans. I have a few pairs of those that fit pretty good. Its not perfect, but its better than the spandex look of most brands.

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    You guys must spend alot of money on clothes by the names of brands you buy. I'm a cheap bastard. I don't think I've ever spent more than 20 bucks for a shirt or a pair of pants. I do have problems finding clothes though. One size will be too small, and the next size up will be too big because they are made for fat people. My biggest problem is finding shoes though. I wear a size 17.

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    I have the same prob with suits

    neck= 18.5
    chest= 52 (50 in some)
    waist= 38
    now the worst part I'm only 5'8"!!!

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    the arms are always to tight..and stuff is always tight across the back...I wear suits 5 days of the week...so I have to have everything custom made...living in Italy makes this easy..but I get tired of not being able to sport clothes that are easily bought.

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    I have suck a hard time finding clothes. I can only got to one store to buy jeans. The problem is that I am 5'6 and I am all legs. I have a 36 inseam. I mean its good cause i used to model but still. And also my waist is so small. I wear a size 0,1,3. 3 is only if the pants run small. But one day I am gonna invent my own store where only the people llike me can buy clothes there..


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    Quote Originally Posted by BabyGirl01
    But one day I am gonna invent my own store where only the people llike me can buy clothes there..

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    Well thanks alot BG......here it is we're all saying what a pain it is to find clothes and you want to open yet another shop we'll not be able to buy from. hahahahaha J/J

    The only solution I've found to date that allows me to wear something nice that fits well is to buy it a size or two larger and have it tailored. And dress shirts.........I can NEVER find one that fits. I gave up and have those tailored from scratch. Cost a butt load of cash but they last forever and they do look **** nice.

    Have any of you tried on an "athletic cut" jacket (suit)?

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    Oh jugger, that's not what I ment, I will open a store that will accomidate everyone that can not find clothes anywear else. I have tried everything, but when u are all legs its hard to find things u know? So oneday I will open a store that will accomidate ok. And the pants and **** are so expension its crazy... Its'a not fair,have a 36 inseam is not fun, but i don't wanna sound conceeded but looks good, lol.

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    If you buy your jeans from a store like Nordstrom or Dayton or Foley's...they'll taylor them for free I'll pay $10 more for the jean, but they'll fit by the time i take em home

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    But the thing with mine is I like them to fit nicely around my thighs and stuff and the lenght to be good. The only place that I can get then like that is the place around me its called "EXITQ13". Its a great store but its expensive.


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    The last suit I bought was 2 years ago when I was 25lbs lighter. Went to put it on for a wedding and it was hilarious, the pants fit good, guess that means I have to hit the legs harder.

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    Exclamation Not to bump up an old thread...but

    Hey all, I don't mean to bump up an old thread but after a search and not finding anything, I wanted to let you all know about a website I found the other day while looking to get some new dress shirts for my new job.

    http://www.landsend.com/

    In my few years on this planet I have drastically changed my weight and I have always had trouble finding dress shirts and suits that fit (16 yrs old 6'3" 140 lbs, 20 yrs old 6'3" 290 lbs, 25 yrs old 6'3" 215 pounds) and this company after taking a short survey on your body style will custom make dress shirts for you ($49-$99 depending on material quality) that they guarantee will fit or you send it back and they try again. Its a pain in the ass time-wise the first time around, but after that they have all your measurements on file and the process speeds up a lot the next time around. I haven't tried it out yet, but I believe they can do suits too in separates not unlike Brooks Brothers.

    Another thing I found this weekend is Nautica is now doing separates on some of their lines including their new super 130s line. If you know anything about materials, the higher the number in the thread counts, the better the feel/quality of the suit, for reference, even brands like Gucci, Armani, and Valentino typically only use super 110s/120s and I had one on when I went to the store and I can tell you the Nautica 130s felt a lot better and I felt a lot better when I was told I could buy a 48L jacket with a 34 waist pant (Typically 48L suits come with 42 waist pants)

    Ok thats all, sorry for the "light" reading...

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