Sunday, May 20, 2007
Just a minor vent I need to get out of my system:
When did men's clothiers start making shirts in this "athletic fit" style that only works if you have no upper body? I've been shopping for some new shirts recently, and it's been harder to find something comfortable than I ever remember. I'm a big guy. I wear an 18/35 Oxford shirt. I'm not obese, I'm just big. My neck is thick, my shoulders are broad, and I have something of a barrel chest. I've always worn XL shirts, and they've always been fairly comfortable, giving me free range of motion in my arms. These new shirts? No way. Some of them I couldn't even button!
I haven't gained weight. In fact, the XL shirts are still fine when it comes to the stomach/gut area. It's just the blasted chest/shoulder area! I'm not built like a soccer player / Euroninny / etc. I'm just a regular, stocky American man. And I want a shirt that fits!
Alas, until the day comes when clothing companies start making things for men with my build again, or until I start wearing traditional Oxfords every day, I'll just have to make do. I've purchased a few XXL shirts to see how they work for me. They're good for my upper torso, but I feel like I've got a muumuu on around my stomach. That's better than being unable to move my arms, though ...
When did men's clothiers start making shirts in this "athletic fit" style that only works if you have no upper body? I've been shopping for some new shirts recently, and it's been harder to find something comfortable than I ever remember. I'm a big guy. I wear an 18/35 Oxford shirt. I'm not obese, I'm just big. My neck is thick, my shoulders are broad, and I have something of a barrel chest. I've always worn XL shirts, and they've always been fairly comfortable, giving me free range of motion in my arms. These new shirts? No way. Some of them I couldn't even button!
I haven't gained weight. In fact, the XL shirts are still fine when it comes to the stomach/gut area. It's just the blasted chest/shoulder area! I'm not built like a soccer player / Euroninny / etc. I'm just a regular, stocky American man. And I want a shirt that fits!
Alas, until the day comes when clothing companies start making things for men with my build again, or until I start wearing traditional Oxfords every day, I'll just have to make do. I've purchased a few XXL shirts to see how they work for me. They're good for my upper torso, but I feel like I've got a muumuu on around my stomach. That's better than being unable to move my arms, though ...
