What the hell is happening to our clothes in this country?

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  1. spludgey

    spludgey Well-Known Member

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    You think it's bad finding clothes for you?
    I'm 198cm tall and weigh around 113kg. Might sound like a lot of weight, but whenever I find something that's long enough for me, it's also wide enough to fit another three of me in it!
    Shirts, jumpers, jackets and pants usually just become 3/4 length when I put them on.

    But still, it's easier finding clothes than it is finding AU/UK 14 shoes!
     
    spludgey, 20th Feb, 2020
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  2. vbplease

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    I can relate to the decline in quality.. but I usually have the opposite problems with fit. Being very slim I find most work pants and business shirts have enough material to be doubled up for an extra shirt/pant..

    Country Road slim fit pants seem to do the trick and the quality is ok.
     
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  3. Indifference

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    Try switching to brands that offer "extra slim fit" such as Geoffrey Beene etc. which you can pick up at TKMaxx for less than the cost of a Target shirt .
     
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  4. vbplease

    vbplease Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, will have a look
     
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  5. Heinz57

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    Target or Mr Big chain is good for clothes and some shoes up to 15 size, as long as you don’t care about fashion;)

    Also Ascent brand for comfy work shoes sold in sports footwear shops.

    found some 4XL T shirts at S Vinnies yesterday 1.50 each
     
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  6. Rolf Latham

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    Our broking office has a large Vinnies next door.

    They know what I like and put it aside for me for first dibs



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  7. spludgey

    spludgey Well-Known Member

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    Fortunately I don't care about fashion!
    Just had a look, Target doesn't have a single pair over size 13 online. Might check the store at lunch time today, thanks.
     
    spludgey, 21st Feb, 2020
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