After coffee with the family, went shopping along Keiyakizaka in Roppongi Hills to see what I could find that would fit me. During the 4 years I have been in Japan, I can count the number of times i have bought clothes on one hand and this was limited to 2 shops - the Big and Tall Zenmall shop in Shibuya and FCUK in Omote Sando(now closed). Having a 40" waist is just not conceivable to Japanese fashion and the size police.
First stop was Hugo Boss and tried on a few shirts and a couple of pairs of jeans. The 36" jeans were too loose around the waist so I am getting some in from another HB Store next week. The regular fit XL's shirts were swimming around the middle so had to move to the slim fit models which was just right. Managed to find a belt as well which is just as well because all my shorts are falling off.
Might have to go to a more price-conscious shop to get some more of the staple items ie. t-shirts and shorts
The shopping was obviously a little too much for Finn - he was zonked.
The daycare at Citi, where I work, had their Matsuri festival yesterday which was really good fun. All the older kids were carrying the mini-shrine around the buildings and chanting. Looking forward to next year when Finn will be able to help with the carrying.
Wow Patrick, looking at your PCP start photos and now the change is absolutely amazing. Look at the difference in your face and neck!!! And the change is sizes is unbelievable! Huge compliments on all your efforts. Must have been an amazing kick actually getting your leg into one of the HB jeans, and then to have it be too big!! Way to go.
ReplyDeleteHad a similar experience trying on clothes this past weekend, and the suit and shirt that I was originally planning on wearing for the upcoming wedding. Nothing fit! I think you hit it on the head. "Swimming" is definitely the right description. And, like you, I'm moving down from XL/L to M on the shirts.
ReplyDeleteIts an awesome feeling, right? Truth be told, I spent more time checking myself out in the changing room mirror than actually trying on the clothes. Congrats again on the progress... it really shows that you've been diligent.