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I need help with trousers measure

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I was just measuring myself considering to buy a pair of trousers but I really need help with that!

I know many of you are experts... when not taylors! So I think someone of you could explain me this.

I wear usually size 48 (in Italy, italian size). I've read it is equal to 33 inches which is approximately 81cm. Now, I bought 32 wested trousers and they are TOO baggy and generally TOO BIG! They look like a size more than mine.
I'm scared to get a 30".

Where I'm failing? There is something confusing me. Where should I take the measure? Give me anatomical indications please
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The problem with pant sizing is that they seem to vary with brand. Some of my jeans are 34X34, some are 36X34 some are 38X34. However, I actually measure 36. :-s So I guess my point is it might be best to find out if the trousers run true to size.

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mmh it seems that it's the same problem everywhere and not just something about italian sizes then!

Well I keep on measuring myself and I keep on getting 83/84 centimeters, maybe I'm measuring it wrong I don't know.

Don't know what to do with an eventual pair of trousers if I have to buy them online :?
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Make sure you're taking the measurement off the body and not over your clothes.

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Indy Magnoli wrote:Make sure you're taking the measurement off the body and not over your clothes.

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Well of course just naked body, but thanks for asking... sometimes the simplest answer is the key.

Is it possible that I'm low-waisted? That would explain why the Wested trousers are SOOOOOOO large downthere but still reasonably large on the waist
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Enjoy it while you can, erri my friend. Time WILL come (and you remember I said this when it occurs), you'll look back and try to remember when you once HAD a 31 inch waist and everything was 'loose' on you. It will all become a distant memory. :lol: :wink:

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Michaelson wrote:Enjoy it while you can, erri my friend. Time WILL come (and you remember I said this when it occurs), you'll look back and try to remember when you once HAD a 31 inch waist and everything was 'loose' on you. It will all become a distant memory. :lol: :wink:

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Ain't THAT the truth! Come on, Michaelson, I'll buy you a drink... A lo-fat one... well, make that two -- one for me as well! :lol: :wink:
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Indy Magnoli wrote:
Make sure you're taking the measurement off the body and not over your clothes.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Eri_Wan:
Well of course just naked body, but thanks for asking... sometimes the simplest answer is the key.
;0

:oops: Canyon made me do it...

:wink: :P


Best regards

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Michaelson wrote:Enjoy it while you can, erri my friend. Time WILL come (and you remember I said this when it occurs), you'll look back and try to remember when you once HAD a 31 inch waist and everything was 'loose' on you. It will all become a distant memory. :lol: :wink:

HIGH regards! Michaelson
:lol: :lol: :lol:

:? :? :?
JAN wrote:
Indy Magnoli wrote:
Make sure you're taking the measurement off the body and not over your clothes.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Eri_Wan:
Well of course just naked body, but thanks for asking... sometimes the simplest answer is the key.
;0

:oops: Canyon made me do it...

:wink: :P


Best regards

JAN

AHAHAHA... what sort of pictures? Me naked or me wearing big trousers? :lol:
My girlfriend could have something to object in the first case :lol:
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Ok well I've taken some measures out of my 32" wested trousers and I think next time I should try 30". Probably it's my perfect size, there is too much space in these. Thanks for the help guys and sorry for the pictures but I don't like showing my belly :lol:
:wink:

Anyone interested in 32" Wested pair of trousers like new? :lol:
Kidding, I doubt I could sell these lovely trousers anyway, I'll probably keep them for an older age :P
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Post by Erri »

:rolling: :rolling: Hey I'm 21 in July!!

I just discovered that I'm almost certainly 30"... my dad tried my 32" wested and they fit him perfectly... and I know he's the next size than mine. My mum told me that for my birthday (july) she will buy me a fitting pair \:D/ \:D/
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