QUOTE(paralusi @ Jan 10 2005, 10:39 AM)
would the folks who already have their retro jerseys mind sharing if the sizes are consistent with that of the ABL's?
thanks!
thanks!
paralusi,
all of us have, at a certain point, realized that sizes in footwear and clothing are not as standardized as we thought they were. it is often confusing and sometimes frustrating trying to make sense of US standards, European and Asian sizes, even Metric and English measures.
this is now where the cutting edge field of Translation Studies comes in. this course is loaded with Math in order equip its practitioners with the mental dexterity to effortlessly move from one standard to another. as they help a customer try on a pair of shoes they know that a US size 12 is a size 11 in the UK, 45.5 in Europe and 30 centimeters in length. this course is also heavy in Accounting so that its graduates can fully develop their inventory management skills. as they fold back jeans that have been fitted by a shopper, they know how many Levi's 501 size 34 are still on display, in the storeroom and in transit as replenishment.
to ease your mind about your sizing concerns i would like to share with you an e-mail that was forwarded to me which, i was told, was originally commissioned by the Translation Studies Department. it is a bit on the complicated side so you may have to read it more than once to fully appreciate it.
good luck on your quest for the perfect fit.
Size 44, 46, 48,...What The Hell Are These?
Jersey collecting has been our "hobby" for the past few years or
months. There are times that when we buy a specific item, mostly we
first look at the player and then maybe his team and color. One of
the things that sometimes we don't give much notice would be the
size.
Since our childhood days and up to now, most of us were
somewhat "brainwashed" that the only way to determine a size of a
jersey or shirt would be by just looking at the tags that says
SMALL, MEDIUM, XL, 2XL, and the like.
When buying jerseys, sometimes you would stumble into something
written in a certain patch in a jersey such as 44, 46, 48, and the
like. What the hell are these numbers? Are they connected with your
waistline or something? Why not place S, M, L, etc. rather than
these sizing numbers?
Actually these sizing numbers are more accurate when judging the
size of the jersey compared to letter sizing.
For letter sizing, each manufacturer has different interpretations
for this aspect. For example: Tailor A might have a LARGE sized
jersey, but Tailor B also has a LARGE sized jersey, but it may be a
little smaller than Tailor A. Letters are definitely non-
quantifiable as compared to numbers.
Number sizing is simply the measurement (in inches) of the
circumference of your entire torso. All you have to do is get a tape
measure and encircle it in the biggest part of your torso such as
maybe the stomach, the hips, or the bust area. For slender people,
the number sizing might be around 40-44 inches, while the large ones
may land on the 46 inches and above.
Another method of number sizing is by simply getting a sample jersey
and just lay it down on a flat surface. Using a tap e measure,
measure the stomach area of the jersey. If you get a 23-inch width,
it means that the number size of that item is 46. Why? 23 x 2 = 46.
You can also use this number sizing strategy when buying shirts or
polos. Again, it's more accurate than letter sizing. Just make sure
you are armed with that simple tape measure.
Sinple lang namana ang kaligayahan ni allblue. 
And if the situation calls for it, I'm sure the two of you would be more than able to conduct a covert operation to get that which I have been wanting for a very long time. O, wag na dugtungan ito. 
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