need confidence in outfits
I’m 6’1 170 lbs and I always feel like jack skeleton when I go out just bc my shirts are to big for me and my jeans are always skin tight and just I need help finding clothes that are longer but not bigger… and recommendations? Anything helps
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Budget?
Small as of right now
Still looking for a job
Just graduated hs
Shop secondhand.
Thrift?
Yes. Or eBay
Levis 501s.
Alr I’ll check it out
Oxford cloth shirts in your dress shirt size
Or slim fit button up shirts
Do you know what size you wear in a blazer or suit jacket?
That's basically the distance around your chest. Divide that number in half, and that's what you should look for in the pit-to-pit measurement of shirts, jackets, etc
Gonna check rn
I have a measuring tape I can use
You could also look for brands with tall sizes.
You are probably a small or medium, but you need a long size.
Yeah, I usually wear larges because they fit me lengthwise, but I could fit in a medium
So how should I measure for my chest size? Should I do it right under my armpits?
Like, you are probably around a 38L in blazers
Yes, under your pits, around chest.
But see if you can find brands with long/tall sizes. I think J. Crew has that sometimes
37
Since I have it right now, but other measurements should I take
35 1/2 to be precise
You can also use that measurement to check sizing guides on websites
Kk
But the fact is that most clothing is made for people who are shorter and fatter than you.
(I don't mean that as a judgment or insult against you or anyone...just the way it is)
No I know 😭 I’ve accepted that
What up fellow tall/skinny fella. I'm if anything even lankier than you. Shirts are a pain in the ass, but you've got some good advice in here already.
For jeans, get your measurements, and look to try on pairs that are listed as a relaxed fit, it might take some trial and error (trust me having a 32" waist / 35" inseam sucks)
Okie
Than kyouuuu
I'm 6'3 160lbs, and none of my shirting is slim fit. Your shirts might just feel too big for you because your pants are so slim fitting. Maybe try finding some pants that match the roominess of the shirts you already own instead of trying to change out your whole wardrobe.
Also, speaking from experience here, your shirts might feel too short on your torso because your pants are too low rise.
100% this is a thing. High waisties are a blessing