Seriously, where the hell do you guys buy pants that fit?
Specifically, in the USA in 2011, in a brick-and-mortar store where I can see/try them on first...but most importantly, where the length exceeds the waist? (This used to be common)
Sorry, I go through this tirade once a year or so.
lol. 'Tis a conundrum. I say buy 'em long and hem if you have to. Or wear spray-on hipster pants.
Ideally I wear 30" waist 33" inseam. 34" is too long so I have to have them hemmed. 32" is too short in about a month of washing. And often 30" waist really isn't, it's too big. I don't know who the hell they fit or design pants for, but it's not me.
Actually what usually happens is I go to the store and there's about 6 pairs of 40" waists.
If you ever figure this one out you will have to let me know...
Possible solutions: - Wear pants that don't really fit (since I have no sense of style this is my approach. being in an academic setting you can get away with this) - hemming is an option, though requires a little too much work for me - luck out and actually find a pair that is the right size (1/1000 chance this happens) - Gain some weight ;)
I am sorry I am leaving a comment, I can't find your email. I am writing you in the hopes that you want to participate in an e-book we are writing about ultra runners.
We want to tap into the collective craziness (we mean that as a compliment:-)) of this community to challenge and inspire other non-runners to make their own life an ever-greater creative expression of their own goals and dreams… without limits.
Progress so far: We have currently contacted more than 250 ultra runners and received more than 60 answers.
We would ask you to answer a question about your experience with ultra running. Please note that these questions are related to your mental state and require that you are able to explain quite specifically what is going on mentally when running.
If you'd like to participate please shoot me an email at dreamit@juliossol.com.
Followup: Found some decent pants at H&M (also reasonable prices) when we were in Chicago. Coming to Denver soon!
Caveat: 1. While they have a decent selection of skinny sizes, I found some of the styles to be tight in the quads. When you think about some of the hipster target audience, it makes sense: they have no discernible body fat, but no muscle, either. Still, some of the styles fit OK. 2. Mixed and inconclusive information about their use of sweatshops.
I just don't wear pants.
ReplyDeleteYou coming down for the Wisconsin hockey game?
That sounded fun, gotta check with the boss.
ReplyDeleteShe's the one that wears the pants in the family...
lol. 'Tis a conundrum. I say buy 'em long and hem if you have to. Or wear spray-on hipster pants.
ReplyDeleteIdeally I wear 30" waist 33" inseam. 34" is too long so I have to have them hemmed. 32" is too short in about a month of washing. And often 30" waist really isn't, it's too big. I don't know who the hell they fit or design pants for, but it's not me.
Actually what usually happens is I go to the store and there's about 6 pairs of 40" waists.
If you ever figure this one out you will have to let me know...
ReplyDeletePossible solutions:
- Wear pants that don't really fit (since I have no sense of style this is my approach. being in an academic setting you can get away with this)
- hemming is an option, though requires a little too much work for me
- luck out and actually find a pair that is the right size (1/1000 chance this happens)
- Gain some weight ;)
Multiple pairs of boxers/tighty-whities, underneath.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry I am leaving a comment, I can't find your email. I am writing you in the hopes that you want to participate in an e-book we are writing about ultra runners.
We want to tap into the collective craziness (we mean that as a compliment:-)) of this community to challenge and inspire other non-runners to make their own life an ever-greater creative expression of their own goals and dreams… without limits.
Progress so far: We have currently contacted more than 250 ultra runners and received more than 60 answers.
We would ask you to answer a question about your experience with ultra running. Please note that these questions are related to your mental state and require that you are able to explain quite specifically what is going on mentally when running.
If you'd like to participate please shoot me an email at dreamit@juliossol.com.
Thanks!
All the best,
Jannick
Followup:
ReplyDeleteFound some decent pants at H&M (also reasonable prices) when we were in Chicago.
Coming to Denver soon!
Caveat:
1. While they have a decent selection of skinny sizes, I found some of the styles to be tight in the quads. When you think about some of the hipster target audience, it makes sense: they have no discernible body fat, but no muscle, either. Still, some of the styles fit OK.
2. Mixed and inconclusive information about their use of sweatshops.
>they have no discernible body fat, but no muscle, either
ReplyDeletelol. Maybe I need to lay around more in cafes and lounges atrophying my calves and thighs.
It will be good to have another clothing source however.