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| Thread ID: 39491 | 2003-11-08 03:18:00 | Off Topic: How does NZ size clothes? | nomad (3693) | Press F1 |
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| 190095 | 2003-11-08 05:34:00 | I think we agree Beetle, There is something wrong. The problem started as soon as we arrived in NZ over 25 years ago, and I bought some work shirts from Farmers size M and I had to take them back, the sleeves came half-way up to my elbows and I couldnt button the shirt fronts. I weighed only 63Kg, with 82 cm waist then, (smoking you know keeps your weight down, but I dont now). Now I think with all the Chinese and other Asian made clothing, the problem is still there just the same. What a Chinese/Asian regards as Extra Large would be the same as the average Medium westerner. The same applies to Japanese imported vans, I had a Daihatsu Hi-Jet, and now a Jap import Ford Spectron. It is not possible to move the drivers seat back far enough to be fully comfortable and Im only 1.77m, that's only 5' 9 1/2 " for those still thinking in feet and inches. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 190096 | 2003-11-08 06:45:00 | Thanks guys. Following Susan's words. I used a measuring tape and measured myself as the guy at the shop did. 96cm approx for upper chest and 84cm for the waist. I will check when I go abroad, take adv of duty free u see or if I do get it here .. Its funny cos, the garment number no way reflects these two measurements. 'suite' ah..ha. :D what does LMAO stand for ?:| |
nomad (3693) | ||
| 190097 | 2003-11-08 08:26:00 | > what does LMAO stand for Scroll down to the bottom of this page (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz). :-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 190098 | 2003-11-08 09:39:00 | yay! ABs won. I figured my suit size out. yes its in cm 96/54 R chest/wasit and R being regular. | nomad (3693) | ||
| 190099 | 2003-11-08 19:27:00 | Does that mean you are a regular guy, straight guy or ?????????? | wotz (335) | ||
| 190100 | 2003-11-09 02:08:00 | In a triumph of international standardisation, New Zealand uses these sizes: Too big. Too small. | Graham L (2) | ||
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