NSV Frustration. Smaller waist, bigger neck...

seventwenty
seventwenty Posts: 565 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
...it looks terrible when you're trying to wear a suit!

I'm a 17.5'' neck (no change), 32/33'' sleeve, 38-40 suit (haven't measured my suit in a while, but my 44 suit is kinda a tent now), and 32 pant (down from 36).

My button down shirt sleeves are HUGE at the shoulder, in addition to being just plain big. But I cannot go down a shirt size, as my neck is still large... For a 5'7'' guy with a 32 waist, size 16 shirts look better. Gotta be patient about the neck, though.


Any tips, you suit wearing weight winners?

Replies

  • scubagirl319
    scubagirl319 Posts: 115 Member
    Be good to yourself and invest in a couple of custom made shirts.
  • jenniet04
    jenniet04 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I agree - have them tailored to fit you and you'll feel so much better!
  • xo_jewel_xo
    xo_jewel_xo Posts: 696 Member
    Agreed or have your current shirts tailored, it's an inexpensive fix while your body is changing
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Dress clothes are made for the out of shape majority. When you get an athletic/muscular build, suit buying becomes hell.
  • seventwenty
    seventwenty Posts: 565 Member
    Good advice all! Thanks! Another NSV today: I bought a pair of swim trunks at the start of summer, and they were "snug." My belly was falling over the top of the trunks. While there's still a bit of belly, the trunks actually feel a bit loose :-D.
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