Shorts for the larger gentleman

[vincemunday]

What about an older sibling growing out of clothes and the clothes then being passed on to a younger sibling Vince? Did your family do that? That's probably pretty common. Perhaps you've worn an older brother's shorts.

Nope I only have a older sister and her dresses wouldn't fit me even when I was skinny. My little brother never really had the same problem we did because we were older and things got financially easier for mum because we were buying our own clothes, I started working at 11yo and had 3 jobs by the time I was 13.

[vincemunday]

Different horses for different horses.

About 30 years ago a consultant colleague I worked with, who was relatively well paid, would never buy anything (mainly clothes) at less than full price.

If he saw something he liked, and it was marked down/on sale/reduced, he would insist on paying the original full price, or pass on the purchase if that could not be accommodated.

ps my 36 inch Levis still fit perfectly.

36... a distant dream but I need to get that slim so I can get my op done, 13kg gone another 14kg to go.

[grievous]

For shorts even occasionally trousers, as Thai shops seem to think all Thais are up to 2XL, nut looking at many Thais that is not true. However I digress, I look at those stalls selling shorts and trousers for 100 to 200 hundred baht , in Big C and Landmark, have purchased many good shorts and a couple of pairs of trousers over the years. If need adjustment give them to my Tailor to adjust for a small fee, can end up with good shorts for 300 baht including tailor adjustment . beats anywhere else in town.
My size larger than Vince but not as large as some I might add

5XL? The walking may not be enough mate. Might be time to join a gym Paul.

[vincemunday]

Haha! 5xl Thai size is only an xl or xxl in UK sizes

[dunroaming]

For shorts even occasionally trousers, as Thai shops seem to think all Thais are up to 2XL, nut looking at many Thais that is not true. However I digress, I look at those stalls selling shorts and trousers for 100 to 200 hundred baht , in Big C and Landmark, have purchased many good shorts and a couple of pairs of trousers over the years. If need adjustment give them to my Tailor to adjust for a small fee, can end up with good shorts for 300 baht including tailor adjustment . beats anywhere else in town.
My size larger than Vince but not as large as some I might add

5XL? The walking may not be enough mate. Might be time to join a gym Paul.

I tried years ago to join a gym, I was rejected seemly you can join to watch

[Khun Paul]

Walking is fine thanks for your concern .

[GT93]

Gosh, your shorts must have been in really poor taste if someone complained to the RTP about them. Or are we changing tack?

[Bandung_Dero]

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ps my 36 inch Levis still fit perfectly.

This is not meant to be offensive:-
But, yes Jack, just checked my wardrobe = Levi Strauss 34 inch & Lee "R"- all my genuine "Stubbies & Ruggers" shorts = 92cm (36 ins, bit bigger and more comfortable.

Bottom line:-
As in the horse industry "You can't fatten a thorobred" 555555

Sorry, lets get back on topic.

Mrs Dero buys polo shirts when she can get em but 2xxl, my normal size is xl. Maybe the OP should look at an Indian taylor and have shorts made to measure. I believe there is at least one in Udon.

[AlexO]

Different horses for different horses.

About 30 years ago a consultant colleague I worked with, who was relatively well paid, would never buy anything (mainly clothes) at less than full price.

If he saw something he liked, and it was marked down/on sale/reduced, he would insist on paying the original full price, or pass on the purchase if that could not be accommodated.

ps my 36 inch Levis still fit perfectly.

He must have been an Aussie, who with a couple of connected brain cells would do that.

[jackspratt]

He must have been an Aussie, who with a couple of connected brain cells would do that.

You could be right about the brain cells.

BTW, his name was Hamish MacKenzie, or something like that.

[AlexO]

He must have been an Aussie, who with a couple of connected brain cells would do that.

You could be right about the brain cells.

BTW, his name was Hamish MacKenzie, or something like that.

Prove it , provide evidence, give us the link. Pratty Boy. Or start using another sock..

[vincemunday]

A lot of aggression in the air tonight, we're discussing shorts! How can it get to people bringing mothers into arguments, bringing up past grassing and chatter about using socks? 5555

[AlexO]

Not allowed to use the word that is really relevant. So socks will do.

[TAXIfor7/11]

A lot of aggression in the air tonight, we're discussing shorts! How can it get to people bringing mothers into arguments, bringing up past grassing and chatter about using socks? 5555

vincent,you been on the beer for the last 2 nights? never known you so vocal

[tamada]

A lot of aggression in the air tonight, we're discussing shorts! How can it get to people bringing mothers into arguments, bringing up past grassing and chatter about using socks? 5555

Agreed. Some do appear to be getting a little short tonight.

Point of order: you were the one that introduced yer mam into the 'conversation'.

Anyhoo, I still manage to fit a 38" waist having given up all hope of the 34" and 36" of my yoof.

Back to BD's earlier horsey comment on being unable to fatten a thoroughbred, there's also the "going to the dogs" derivative of being built like a racing greyhound, all pr!ck and ribs.

[vincemunday]

Hmmm I introduced my mum in a nice way, some others might take umbrage at the way their mums have been mentioned, that's their affair.

[mech_401]

there WAS a little stall behind kfc at udtown that
sold specifically larger sizes " ber-ber" or something for husky farangs. some nicer stuff and priced higher . in export 71 it's a treasure hunt

[vincemunday]

there WAS a little stall behind kfc at udtown that
sold specifically larger sizes " ber-ber" or something for husky farangs. some nicer stuff and priced higher . in export 71 it's a treasure hunt

Yes he was pretty good but some of his shirts were definitely aimed at the Thai customers. Theres also one in Centrepoint who sells good quality large T Shirts but he doesn't always have stock.

[mech_401]

Haha! 5xl Thai size is only an xl or xxl in UK sizes

so true , i could fill a drawer with shirts i bought
that fit like sausage skin , this sizing anomaly

[vlad]

Vince where the goldshop is on the fountain roundabout there's a shop sells large shorts and shirts good size shop 2