Original Member, Ambassador: External Miles and Points Resources
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Digital Nomad Wandering the Earth - Currently in LIMA, PERU
Posts: 58,624
When I changed my health and fitness lifestyle in August I was a solid 36 waist, and most of my pants were 36s or (my skinny clothes) 34s.
Today I am pretty much a 32. It's crazy how big the 36s look on me now. They went to Goodwill. So my 34s are the heart of my wardrobe, but they're a little loose I've started getting 32s on my regular clothes-buying cycle.
Jos. A Bank had a great sale last month so I got a couple of new suits in my new size. But I'm holding off on getting the rest of my suits tailored until I settle into my new size for a few more months.
Bottom line: for a guy at least it's no problem wearing a size up and cinching your belt tighter and tighter. It only starts to look odd when you are 2 sizes down.