Are Your Pants Lying to You?

Last updated on: January 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm by Joe Carter

Are Your Pants Lying to You? 2013-01-20T06:18:10+00:00 Joe Carter

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Note to men: Your pants have been deceiving you for years:

The pants manufacturers are trying to flatter us. And this flattery works: Alfani’s 36-inch “Garrett” pant was 38.5 inches, just like the Calvin Klein “Dylan” pants — which I loved and purchased. A 39-inch pair from Haggar (a brand name that out-testosterones even “Garrett”) was incredibly comfortable. Dockers, meanwhile, teased “Leave yourself some wiggle room” with its “Individual Fit Waistline,” and they weren’t kidding: despite having a clear size listed, the 36-inchers were 39.5 inches. And part of the reason they were so comfy is that I felt good about myself, no matter whether I deserved it.

However, the temple for waisted male self-esteem is Old Navy, where I easily slid into a size 34 pair of the brand’s Dress Pant. Where no other 34s had been hospitable, Old Navy’s fit snugly. The final measurement? >em>Five inches larger than the label. You can eat all the slow-churn ice cream and brats you want, and still consider yourself slender in these.

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