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Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ?? |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??"
I shop at next online mostly I seem to have my sizes off to a tee I’ll admit not to trying on in shop as I’m pretty confident on size  |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??
I shop at next online mostly I seem to have my sizes off to a tee I’ll admit not to trying on in shop as I’m pretty confident on size "
I thought I was too |
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I roughly know my sizes, it's leg length that always fucks me up, but I'm not bad at turning them in/up, so not too big a deal. Although saying that, I've got about 12 pairs of jeans I'll never wear unless I put 4 inches on around the waist and get put on a rack to stretch myself  |
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I'll try on if I'm buying something different (a shirt) or in a shop I haven't bought from before (as sizes can be slighyly different between places). Generally I buy from Next Online so I know their sizing and can buy without needing to try. |
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"wonder web n get the iron out lol
Wonder Web ?? What's that  "
It’s what all mums use to hem the legs of their kids trousers so they can let them down as they grow! You just turn the hem and iron it between the folds.
We went clothes shopping and all the changing rooms were closed anyway.
Lou x |
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"I HATE trying stuff on!
If it looks like shit or doesn't fit I will feel like a blob fish the rest of the day.
Lu 
And I thought all girlies tried everything on  "
I mean, I do try it on, but I don't like doing it...  |
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"wonder web n get the iron out lol
Wonder Web ?? What's that
It’s what all mums use to hem the legs of their kids trousers so they can let them down as they grow! You just turn the hem and iron it between the folds.
We went clothes shopping and all the changing rooms were closed anyway.
Lou x "
Ah I see I get it now , thanks  |
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"I HATE trying stuff on!
If it looks like shit or doesn't fit I will feel like a blob fish the rest of the day.
Lu
And I thought all girlies tried everything on
I mean, I do try it on, but I don't like doing it... "
I can just never be bothered. Too much kerfuffle |
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"wonder web n get the iron out lol
Wonder Web ?? What's that "
oh fuck nugget cmere n let me educate you..
its like a thin 'web' of essentially meltable glue..
fold a new hem, put the wonder web inside the new crease and iron, when the glue melts and hardens it creates the new hem with no need for sewing
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"wonder web n get the iron out lol
Wonder Web ?? What's that
oh fuck nugget cmere n let me educate you..
its like a thin 'web' of essentially meltable glue..
fold a new hem, put the wonder web inside the new crease and iron, when the glue melts and hardens it creates the new hem with no need for sewing
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Sounds like effort to me  |
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"I HATE trying stuff on!
If it looks like shit or doesn't fit I will feel like a blob fish the rest of the day.
Lu
And I thought all girlies tried everything on
I mean, I do try it on, but I don't like doing it...
I can just never be bothered. Too much kerfuffle "
Let yourself off this time...I'm pretty sure the rona means we can't try owt on atm anyway.
But post rona...try shit on slim! |
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Changing rooms stress me out and depress me! I order everything online and try on in the comfort of home. It usually still depresses me but at least I have gin here |
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God I couldn't buy stuff without trying it on but us women have the extra problem of even when things fit, sometimes they don't sit right over your boobs or hips. I have to try stuff on and lift my arms, sit down and bend over in it to make sure it's all okay. I only buy online if they do free returns. I'd say out of things I try on I only buy/keep 25% of it. |
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I always try clothes on before I buy. I've made the mistake too many times in the past where I've bought something believing it to be the right size or look, and am disappointed when I try it on at home. |
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"I HATE trying stuff on!
If it looks like shit or doesn't fit I will feel like a blob fish the rest of the day.
Lu
And I thought all girlies tried everything on
I mean, I do try it on, but I don't like doing it...
I can just never be bothered. Too much kerfuffle
Let yourself off this time...I'm pretty sure the rona means we can't try owt on atm anyway.
But post rona...try shit on slim! "
Except condoms obvs |
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"Changing rooms stress me out and depress me! I order everything online and try on in the comfort of home. It usually still depresses me but at least I have gin here"
A woman after my own heart! |
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"God I couldn't buy stuff without trying it on but us women have the extra problem of even when things fit, sometimes they don't sit right over your boobs or hips. I have to try stuff on and lift my arms, sit down and bend over in it to make sure it's all okay. I only buy online if they do free returns. I'd say out of things I try on I only buy/keep 25% of it. "
Christ really  |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??"
unless it's a dress I need to know how it looks on then no, I never really try things on x |
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"I always try clothes on before I buy. I've made the mistake too many times in the past where I've bought something believing it to be the right size or look, and am disappointed when I try it on at home."
I'm lazy |
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Changing rooms are godawful places to make decisions. Bad lighting, poorly fitting curtains, no one to offer objective opinion, noises from outside... ugh.
I'd rather try at home and return if necessary. |
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"Changing rooms are godawful places to make decisions. Bad lighting, poorly fitting curtains, no one to offer objective opinion, noises from outside... ugh.
I'd rather try at home and return if necessary. "
Yes that's my excuse too  |
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"God I couldn't buy stuff without trying it on but us women have the extra problem of even when things fit, sometimes they don't sit right over your boobs or hips. I have to try stuff on and lift my arms, sit down and bend over in it to make sure it's all okay. I only buy online if they do free returns. I'd say out of things I try on I only buy/keep 25% of it.
Christ really "
Yep but I also have the issue of having a two dress size difference between my hips and waist |
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"God I couldn't buy stuff without trying it on but us women have the extra problem of even when things fit, sometimes they don't sit right over your boobs or hips. I have to try stuff on and lift my arms, sit down and bend over in it to make sure it's all okay. I only buy online if they do free returns. I'd say out of things I try on I only buy/keep 25% of it.
Christ really
Yep but I also have the issue of having a two dress size difference between my hips and waist "
I honestly dont know how you women cope when choosing clothes . Certainly easier for us guys |
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There are no shops in my town that are allowing anyone to try anything on in changing rooms during current covid restrictions.
So I annoyingly had to buy 6 pairs of jeans, take them home, try them at home and return the ones that were no good! What an absolute pain in the ass.
It has taken the pleasure out of clothes shopping. So I don't really bother anymore unless I really really need something specific. |
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"God I couldn't buy stuff without trying it on but us women have the extra problem of even when things fit, sometimes they don't sit right over your boobs or hips. I have to try stuff on and lift my arms, sit down and bend over in it to make sure it's all okay. I only buy online if they do free returns. I'd say out of things I try on I only buy/keep 25% of it.
Christ really
Yep but I also have the issue of having a two dress size difference between my hips and waist
I honestly dont know how you women cope when choosing clothes . Certainly easier for us guys "
Definitely! |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??"
Just roll them up, go for the country bumpkin look |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??
Just roll them up, go for the country bumpkin look "
Haha not a chance |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??
Just roll them up, go for the country bumpkin look Haha not a chance "
Or get some sharp scissors, take 6 inches off the bottom and pretend you're a hipster
No socks, mind |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??
Just roll them up, go for the country bumpkin look Haha not a chance
Or get some sharp scissors, take 6 inches off the bottom and pretend you're a hipster
No socks, mind "
I am in my forties you know |
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"I rarely buy clothes off the peg, most of mine are ordered off line, you can try them at your leisure with shoes or whatever you want to match it with, and if it’s no good you just bundle it back up and send it back  
#notallwomenliketoshop
You are a true rarity . I like it "
Thanks |
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I always try on at home, especially if it's dresses. Changing room lighting is almost always horrendous and sometimes the mirrors are angled. I prefer to out my makeup and heels on and try on in my own house.
But the reason we need to try on is I can be almost certain a men's '34R' trousers in a few different shops are all pretty much the same sizes. Whereas a women's 14 jeans will be different sizes in almost every shop. No uniformity. |
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Hate trying things on in-store but also can't be arsed having to take them back, so there's a fine line between the two but I try and force myself to try them on. Thing is with this covid thing the fitting rooms are shut |
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"I always try on at home, especially if it's dresses. Changing room lighting is almost always horrendous and sometimes the mirrors are angled. I prefer to out my makeup and heels on and try on in my own house.
But the reason we need to try on is I can be almost certain a men's '34R' trousers in a few different shops are all pretty much the same sizes. Whereas a women's 14 jeans will be different sizes in almost every shop. No uniformity. "
Trust me, not all men's sizes are the same |
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"I always try on at home, especially if it's dresses. Changing room lighting is almost always horrendous and sometimes the mirrors are angled. I prefer to out my makeup and heels on and try on in my own house.
But the reason we need to try on is I can be almost certain a men's '34R' trousers in a few different shops are all pretty much the same sizes. Whereas a women's 14 jeans will be different sizes in almost every shop. No uniformity. "
I agree dresses are a pain |
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"I always try on at home, especially if it's dresses. Changing room lighting is almost always horrendous and sometimes the mirrors are angled. I prefer to out my makeup and heels on and try on in my own house.
But the reason we need to try on is I can be almost certain a men's '34R' trousers in a few different shops are all pretty much the same sizes. Whereas a women's 14 jeans will be different sizes in almost every shop. No uniformity.
Trust me, not all men's sizes are the same "
Agreed |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"Hate shopping and I want it over with as quickly as possible, so I rarely try in in store.
As for your trousers, gimme them here and I'll sort them out.
I know how as well "
I meant in a tailoring way.
Pervert.
I'll sort you out in all the other ways |
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"Hate shopping and I want it over with as quickly as possible, so I rarely try in in store.
As for your trousers, gimme them here and I'll sort them out.
I know how as well
I meant in a tailoring way.
Pervert.
I'll sort you out in all the other ways "
You sow as well . Is there no limits to your talents |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Hate shopping and I want it over with as quickly as possible, so I rarely try in in store.
As for your trousers, gimme them here and I'll sort them out.
I know how as well
I meant in a tailoring way.
Pervert.
I'll sort you out in all the other ways
You sow as well . Is there no limits to your talents "
Never been able to do a backflip |
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"Hate shopping and I want it over with as quickly as possible, so I rarely try in in store.
As for your trousers, gimme them here and I'll sort them out.
I know how as well
I meant in a tailoring way.
Pervert.
I'll sort you out in all the other ways
You sow as well . Is there no limits to your talents
Never been able to do a backflip "
Damn |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??"
I never try on I store but I do return stuff that doesn’t fit or suit me.
Some mirrors in ladies changing rooms are angled to show clothes looking better than they are Lol |
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"Over the weekend I actually spent money on myself and had a clothes spree . Yay me .
I know my size so I bought a few things and went home .
Turns out my work trousers are too long ffs .
But the thing is being a guy i couldnt be arsed to try them on in the changing cubicle thingy in the store.
I know you lady folk try everything on in store, even knickers I'd imagine.
So guys , do you just buy and leave it always try stuff on whilst you are there ??
I never try on I store but I do return stuff that doesn’t fit or suit me.
Some mirrors in ladies changing rooms are angled to show clothes looking better than they are Lol"
That's cheating the customer then |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Hate shopping and I want it over with as quickly as possible, so I rarely try in in store.
As for your trousers, gimme them here and I'll sort them out.
I know how as well
I meant in a tailoring way.
Pervert.
I'll sort you out in all the other ways
You sow as well . Is there no limits to your talents
Never been able to do a backflip
Damn "
I'm bendy though |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
Gapping Fanny |
"wonder web n get the iron out lol "
+1
Had wonder web in my sewing kit since Uni days.
When I was younger I would buy and dash, now I do try things on to make sure they fit and look ok on me. |
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"Hate shopping and I want it over with as quickly as possible, so I rarely try in in store.
As for your trousers, gimme them here and I'll sort them out.
I know how as well
I meant in a tailoring way.
Pervert.
I'll sort you out in all the other ways
You sow as well . Is there no limits to your talents
Never been able to do a backflip
Damn
I'm bendy though "
I hope so , you will need to be  |
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"I always like to try things on and never shop online. Up here changing rooms in shops are closed at the moment so i have bought nothing new for months.
Then just stay naked "
I do , but not at work or in Asda. |
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"I always like to try things on and never shop online. Up here changing rooms in shops are closed at the moment so i have bought nothing new for months.
Then just stay naked
I do , but not at work or in Asda."
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"I always try first unless I buy online.
#makesense
I would love to sit in the corner of your changing room, while you try on an array of "slacks"
#FabulousSlacks"
As long as you don't talk |
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"I always try first unless I buy online.
#makesense
I would love to sit in the corner of your changing room, while you try on an array of "slacks"
#FabulousSlacks
As long as you don't talk "
We could have Gok Wan roleplay |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
Maldon and Peterborough |
"I seem to but many of my clothes online - big and tall sites.
Apart from the lacoste shop - i can't resist that place.
The men in the Jacamo ads are getting tastier I noticed "
I hadn't noticed, but you can't beat a bit of chunk on a man -IMO. |
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I always try shoes and trainers on, yet I've never EVER in my whole adult life tried a pair of size 10's that don't fit.... ....I reckon the one day I finally decide to risk it they won't fit!
Other clothes, if it's a new style or brand then yes, if it's something I know will fit or where fit isn't critical then maybe not.... |
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I try everything on, which can take time on occasion given the max items rule in some changing rooms.
I like to make sure there are no second trips for returns or exchanges. |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
For me I know I am 38 waist, 33 length in jeans however a 38 in different jeans cut from the same company can be massively baggy or make my jeans fall round my arse.
Also if I get an xl top, of its skinny fit I have to get xxl, as I fit skinny fit are like wearing gym Lycra |
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over a year ago
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Like a lot of men I do not enjoy shopping of any kind. I food shop like a crazed squirrel being stalked by an eagle, who doesn't know where or why the nuts I want are so far apart.
Clothes shopping, it's like I'm buying drugs and the cops are patrolling, I wouldn't even try on shoes...I just want to be out of there and back onto the street with the rest of the men who have escaped |
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