Chapter 20
Fit Tips
Size is not consistent across brands.
Choose the right size based on the fit, not on the number - or letter(s) - you ideally want to be. When it comes to finding the fit, honesty is the best policy. You might always think of yourself as a size large, when you’re really an extra large. Think of the range of body types and shapes out there — not everyone is smack-in-the-middle average. You wouldn’t want to get yourself into a binding situation — the fashion disaster that is muffin-top, sausage, ab-flab, caused by flesh-spillover.
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Underwear Sizing:
Statistics show that 85% of women wear the wrong size bra. Perhaps tellingly, women tend to think of themselves as both fatter and flatter-chested than they really are. Men, on the other hand, tend to convince themselves that they’re more svelte than the mirror, or scale, reveals.
The opposite scenario is that men buy underwear that’s too large, mistakenly thinking bigger is better in terms of comfort. Saggy, baggy underwear can look lumpy under clothes, and unflattering once clothing is stripped off.
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Sock Sizing:
Most socks using elastane or nylon are “one size fits all” labeled as O/S contrary to 100% cotton socks which can have up to 5 sizes ranging from EU size 38 to 46. Look for a brand that skews their sizing towards the middle end of the range EU size 42-44. Most companies tend to skew bigger. However, socks with elastane will stretch so a shorter design actually gives a better fit and your heel does not have to end upon your calf.
Etiquette Men’s Underwear Sizing
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Waist (In) | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 |
| Waist (Cm) | 71-76 | 81-86 | 91-87 | 102-107 |
Etiquette Men’s & Women’s Sock Sizing
| Men’s O/S | Women’s O/S | |
|---|---|---|
| US | 8-12 | 5.5-9.5 |
| EU | 41-46 | 36-40 |
| UK | 7.5-11.5 | 3.5-6.5 |
| JP | 25-29 | 21-24.5 |
Etiquette Tip
Don’t confuse European and American sizes. Like jumbo food portions, things are supersized in the U.S. This means a European size “large” is equivalent to an American “medium.” At Etiquette, our sizing is true to size accross the board, but if you have any doubts please refer to the product sizing chart for exact measurements.
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Chapter 01:
Standard Staples
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Chapter 02:
Removing the Sock Rider
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Chapter 03:
Wearing & Pairing
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Chapter 04:
Match Point
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Chapter 05:
Color Coding
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Chapter 06:
Can’t-go-wrong Combos
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Chapter 07:
Going Sockless
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Chapter 08:
Sock Dont’s
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Chapter 09:
Personality Index
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Chapter 10:
Sock Nationality Index
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Chapter 11:
Underwear Criteria
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Chapter 12:
Underwear Types
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Chapter 13:
Underwear Anatomy
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Chapter 14:
Preserving & Protecting
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Chapter 15:
Darning A Hole in Your Sock
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Chapter 16:
Closet Rules
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Chapter 17:
Ways to Organize
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Chapter 18:
How To Fold
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Chapter 19:
Travel & Packing
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Chapter 20:
Fit Tips
