6''2 250lb guy--Does India have my size!?

giovannibernini · Sep 3rd, 2009, 04:36

Should I pack a bunch of shirts or simply buy them in india?

I where L-XL shirts and 38w32l pants...

Should I stock up back in the states and take a pack full of clothes or can I mostly buy these clothes in India? Im looking for light cotton pants and light shortsleeved button up shirts... As a bigger guy, it can be difficult to find my size in Asia ive noticed.

I will be in Northern India from September 27th - October 15th!

Anyone have experience in this area?!? Thanks in advance!!

Brisso · Sep 3rd, 2009, 04:56

Doubt it's a problem - lots of big Indian guys, esp. some of the Sikh chaps.

Haylo · Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:04

Yes, clothes that size are definitely available, but they do sell more of the smaller sizes, so large sizes may not be in every shop and sizes at some market stalls might be limited.

As you're only in India for two weeks, and having clothes washed is so cheap it's virtually free, you're not going to need many clothes anyway. You might not want to spend much of your restricted time shopping for clothes.

martinez · Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:10

You can get superb clothes made anywhere in India for very reasonable prices.Of course if you are on a headless chicken tour you may not have the time..Headless chicken tour is running around from one place to the next and wanting to see everything .
And probably missing the most worthwhile things.

Haylo · Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:20

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Originally Posted by martinez

Of course if you are on a headless chicken tour you may not have the time..

Even on the most leisurely of tours, being in India for around two weeks is too brief a visit for having the majority of your holiday clothes made in India!

gurupaulj · Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:32

Hi Giovanni,

I'm 6ft and during my previous four trips to India, I was 20 stone (I have lost four stone now and am a very pleasing 16 stone-Yay!!) I needed a size 42 wast 34 leg and size 50 shirts, I had no problem buying stuff off the peg. What I did find funny however, was how many Indian guys wanted to pat my tummy and tell me "how very fatty you are sir" with a big smile on their face!

giovannibernini · Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:39

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Originally Posted by gurupaulj

Hi Giovanni,

I'm 6ft and during my previous four trips to India, I was 20 stone (I have lost four stone now and am a very pleasing 16 stone-Yay!!) I needed a size 42 wast 34 leg and size 50 shirts, I had no problem buying stuff off the peg. What I did find funny however, was how many Indian guys wanted to pat my tummy and tell me "how very fatty you are sir" with a big smile on their face!

HAHAHA this made me laugh out loud. I am actually not fat at all but I lift alot of weights so I am what you would call 'barrel chested'. I think I will go the laundry route, maybe just pack the basics and then get frequent laundry done.

I have mildly sensitive skin, anyone know what kinds of chemicals or detergents or lack thereof that are used by the laundry wallahs?

Thanks everyone for the response! And I know two weeks is a pitiful amount of time to spend in India, but you know how the U.S. operates and my little trip is more time than most of my associates would even dream of having abroad.

But nonethless, If my overworked lifestyle permitted, I would love to stay longer.

Thanks again everyone.

unclelach · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:21

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Originally Posted by giovannibernini

I have mildly sensitive skin, anyone know what kinds of chemicals or detergents or lack thereof that are used by the laundry wallahs?

Depending upon your hotel, guesthouse or laundry shop there can be quite a variation in the standard of cleaning, soap or detergent used and pressing/ironing. Sometimes clothes are returned having been inadequately rinsed, smelling of smoke/fumes from drying or somewhat heat damaged in case of synthetics. Usually the service is quite adequate and inexpensive.

For peace of mind one should not enquire too closely. Once while taking a walk on the fringes of Shimla I came upon a team of washermen laundering hotel sheets etc in a stream. A short distance UPSTREAM was a very heavily used village latrine ground on the same bank.

bigjed · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:24

I'm 6"2 and on the fatter side of large.

size 13 feet. Had a couple of shirts made but wasn't anyway or long enough to get something decent made.

giovannibernini · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjed

I'm 6"2 and on the fatter side of large.

size 13 feet. Had a couple of shirts made but wasn't anyway or long enough to get something decent made.

Are you Caucasian, as I am? What did the Indians think of a big white guy durfadurfin around in their country? Im curious as to the reaction of the people in proximity to me there. Im kind of clumsy too, hopefully I dont accidentally take out a small woman with my elbow when turning corners or something...

bigjed · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:42

you will be an object of some interest. I am caucasian (a little polynesian also) - during my last trip I had a huge beard - I looked a little Sikh - (99% Sikh - our driver thought) although Sikhs knew I wasn't, some Hindus thought I was Pakistani and some Muslims thought I was an American professional wrestler.

giovannibernini · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjed

you will be an object of some interest. I am caucasian (a little polynesian also) - during my last trip I had a huge beard - I looked a little Sikh - (99% Sikh - our driver thought) although Sikhs knew I wasn't, some Hindus thought I was Pakistani and some Muslims thought I was an American professional wrestler.

Hahaha thats great man... I am pretty pale and my other anomaly (though not in the states)is my right arm, chest and left leg are covered in tattoos of italian sculpture... SOOO it should be interesting.

bigjed · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:08

you'll have a freakin blast. And don't take their interest in you as a negative thing, it's easy to let all the staring and stuff get to you. There's nothing in it, just curiosity.

giovannibernini · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjed

you'll have a freakin blast. And don't take their interest in you as a negative thing, it's easy to let all the staring and stuff get to you. There's nothing in it, just curiosity.

Thanks for the heads up man, I appreciate it!

I gotta ask, do you REALLY live in Burkina Faso!? I cant imagine the stares you must get there if you do indeed reside there. Haha,

bigjed · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:26

New Zealand actually - I just kind of like Burkina Faso and it's capital Ouagadougou!

Sep 3rd, 2009, 04:36	#1
giovannibernini Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA, USA Posts: 29	6''2 250lb guy--Does India have my size!? Should I pack a bunch of shirts or simply buy them in india? I where L-XL shirts and 38w32l pants... Should I stock up back in the states and take a pack full of clothes or can I mostly buy these clothes in India? Im looking for light cotton pants and light shortsleeved button up shirts... As a bigger guy, it can be difficult to find my size in Asia ive noticed. I will be in Northern India from September 27th - October 15th! Anyone have experience in this area?!? Thanks in advance!! Last edited by giovannibernini : Sep 3rd, 2009 at 04:36. Reason: Mistype

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Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	Yes, clothes that size are definitely available, but they do sell more of the smaller sizes, so large sizes may not be in every shop and sizes at some market stalls might be limited. As you're only in India for two weeks, and having clothes washed is so cheap it's virtually free, you're not going to need many clothes anyway. You might not want to spend much of your restricted time shopping for clothes. __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

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gurupaulj Mad Dad bound for Adventure! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 41	Hi Giovanni, I'm 6ft and during my previous four trips to India, I was 20 stone (I have lost four stone now and am a very pleasing 16 stone-Yay!!) I needed a size 42 wast 34 leg and size 50 shirts, I had no problem buying stuff off the peg. What I did find funny however, was how many Indian guys wanted to pat my tummy and tell me "how very fatty you are sir" with a big smile on their face! Last edited by gurupaulj : Sep 3rd, 2009 at 05:34. Reason: spelling!

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Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,084	Doubt it's a problem - lots of big Indian guys, esp. some of the Sikh chaps.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 05:10	#4
martinez Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 455	You can get superb clothes made anywhere in India for very reasonable prices.Of course if you are on a headless chicken tour you may not have the time..Headless chicken tour is running around from one place to the next and wanting to see everything . And probably missing the most worthwhile things.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:24	#9
bigjed Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burkina Faso Posts: 134	I'm 6"2 and on the fatter side of large. size 13 feet. Had a couple of shirts made but wasn't anyway or long enough to get something decent made.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:42	#11
bigjed Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burkina Faso Posts: 134	you will be an object of some interest. I am caucasian (a little polynesian also) - during my last trip I had a huge beard - I looked a little Sikh - (99% Sikh - our driver thought) although Sikhs knew I wasn't, some Hindus thought I was Pakistani and some Muslims thought I was an American professional wrestler.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:08	#13
bigjed Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burkina Faso Posts: 134	you'll have a freakin blast. And don't take their interest in you as a negative thing, it's easy to let all the staring and stuff get to you. There's nothing in it, just curiosity.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:26	#15
bigjed Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burkina Faso Posts: 134	New Zealand actually - I just kind of like Burkina Faso and it's capital Ouagadougou!