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Slava · 10-11-2014, 11:31 AM

I am doing a program now where I have to measure myself every week, in terms of chest, arms, waist, etc. One thing was confusing me though. I wear size 34-35 pants and yet my waist measures at 38. How could this be? I know how to use a measuring tape, so it's kind of foolproof, right?

This is when I found out about 'vanity sizing'. I have heard women complain about this kind of thing, but I guess I always assumed that if the pants said 36, then my waist was roughly 36". Apparently the clothing industry wants us to feel better about ourselves though and a size 36 is somewhat meaningless.

I just thought I'd mention it here, mostly for interest sake. Maybe others are under the same impression.

http://www.artofmanliness.com/trunk/...-lying-to-you/

10-11-2014, 11:31 AM	#200
Slava Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I am doing a program now where I have to measure myself every week, in terms of chest, arms, waist, etc. One thing was confusing me though. I wear size 34-35 pants and yet my waist measures at 38. How could this be? I know how to use a measuring tape, so it's kind of foolproof, right? This is when I found out about 'vanity sizing'. I have heard women complain about this kind of thing, but I guess I always assumed that if the pants said 36, then my waist was roughly 36". Apparently the clothing industry wants us to feel better about ourselves though and a size 36 is somewhat meaningless. I just thought I'd mention it here, mostly for interest sake. Maybe others are under the same impression. http://www.artofmanliness.com/trunk/...-lying-to-you/ Last edited by Slava; 10-11-2014 at 11:37 AM.