The Dinette Set by Julie Larson for March 06, 2024

Can they expand?

Pork Belly Futures!

He’s a 52 Slim.

Two of me would fit in those (almost).

Vanity sizing. The most expensive clothing in the same size will be physically larger than the cheaper lines, the more costly clothes “fit better.” A US size 8 today is the same as a size 16 in the 1950’s. And there is no industry standard. Men have it easier in some ways. Jeans are sized by waist and inseam measurement, and when sizes are used, size charts are readily available. But I also know which shirts are properly sized and which aren’t and which jeans are really as they are labeled. Again, price matters.

But what they’re really saying is that Burl’s ecstatic about modern elastic. And fortunately for Burl, there’s no butt sizing.

WoW, Joy… Burl got one pair for each day of the week…!

Oh those gullible folks…

He actually looks better like that!

All that’s happened is that his belly is now over his waist band. He’ll need suspenders, rather than a belt.