Don't flatter yourself. That 34 waist might be a 40
You're not as thin as you think you are. Esquire's Abram Sauer got out a tape and measured various brands of pants with waistlines of allegedly 34 inches. They weren't even close.
Says Sauer:
However, the temple for waisted male self-esteem is Old Navy, where I easily slid into a size 34 pair of the brand's Dress Pant. Where no other 34s had been hospitable, Old Navy's fit snugly. The final measurement? Five inches larger than the label. You can eat all the slow-churn ice cream and brats you want, and still consider yourself slender in these.
Comments
Ah, equality comes to the men's section. They've been messing with the minds of women for years, even within the same labels. Pants from DKNY 7 years ago are snug and pleasant looking, the same supposed size and cut hang with extra material in HIGHLY unflattering places. I swear, they're out to drive the lot of us stark raving mad, frothing at the mouth, and leaving the fitting room muttering obscenities.
Posted by: Meekrat | September 9, 2010 2:39 PM
So why does the article say "34" inches and the pictures all say "36"?
Posted by: joe | September 10, 2010 9:10 PM