# Pants don't fit me! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 15, 2009, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933 "2009-02-15T10:12:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/21 "2009-02-17T17:38:52Z")
Boxer briefs, my friend. The support of briefs, but the extra space of boxers to help you fill the mysterious gap. Truly the God of undergarments. ---
**Author:** ![maladroit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@maladroit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maladroit)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/22 "2009-02-17T18:05:27Z")
Yeah, I came in to suggest a longer leg on your underwear. There are several styles with long legs. Here’s a sample from Jockey [Men's Underwear | Bizrate](http://www.bizrate.com/mensunderwear/oid832234463.html) But I agree, they should make pants that fit. Check into alterations meanwhile, it may be affordable. ---
**Author:** ![Lightray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightray/32/391_2.png) [@Lightray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightray)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/23 "2009-02-17T18:31:48Z")
> [@Irishman](#): > > Except this thread isn’t really complaining about weight gain, it’s complaining that pants are apparently designed in one standard fit that doesn’t actually fit. I mean, I can’t be unique in my body shape, I can’t be the only person suffering from this problem. Oh, wait, I’m not. See the pictures by **Maastricht**. In the US, mens’ clothing is moving toward the same vanity sizing that womens’ clothing is afflicted with. So, two measurements may _not_ wholly define your pants experience. Go to a store that stocks a variety of pants, preferably with a dedicated department for such. Absolutely one that has a changing room to try pants on. They should have varieties such as “loose fit” or “classic fit”, and may also have the mentioned “short” or “low rise”. There’s also “straight leg” and “tapered leg” and many many more varieties than you’ll be interested in knowing about. “Loose fit” is still fairly popular among the younger set these days (although waning, thank Og). You may have picked up a pair of those; try asking for “classic fit”. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/24 "2009-02-17T18:42:00Z")
If you can not find any that fit, and you do not wish to change your shape to fit what is available, then have a tailor make your pants. It’s not that expensive when compared against good dress pants prices, although it is more expensive when compared against jeans. One of the advantages of using a tailor is that if you can leave extra material by the seams so that you can let the pants out shoud you need to in the future, rather than go out any purchase new pants again. ---
**Author:** ![Atomicflea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@Atomicflea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomicflea)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2009, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/25 "2009-02-17T18:44:14Z")
Have you considered sweatpants? ---
**Author:** ![Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brown_eyed_girl/32/3574_2.png) [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/26 "2009-02-18T00:41:56Z")
> [@Atomicflea](#): > > Have you considered sweatpants? Heh. [QUOTE=Irishman] And where would one find men’s pants marked “short”? [/QUOTE] I’m not sure where you live, but you could check with department stores or if you have any male friends that are under 5’8", ask them where they get their pants. Here’s an [online source](http://www.forthefit.com/Men_s_short_rise_and_inseam_pants_trousers_and_denim_s/28.htm). I’m sure there are others out there. ---
**Author:** ![j666](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933/27 "2009-02-18T01:09:25Z")
> [@Irishman](#): > > Okay, so as I’m aging (aren’t we all?), my waist size has frustratingly managed to increase slightly. I’m no longer in the nice 32" waist, sadly passed through 34" waist, and am now wearing 36" pants. While that in itself is mildly annoying, you gotta wear the pants that fit you. You are not some huge disgusting obese creature; you are a prosperous man with a bit of distinction. You also have an Irish ass; flat as a pancake. Tailor is the best option. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pants-dont-fit-me/485933.md?page=1)