as tourist: dressing up abit?

[OakLeaf]

When I arrived in Italy on my first trip overseas, the first thing that clued me that I wasn't in Kansas any more was how fine the policewomen looked in their tailored uniforms.

[Crankin]

pll, the thing my son noticed the most, is that he was no longer considered "extra small." He is 5' 6.5 and basically has to buy clothes at the Gap or H and M. He could fit fine into size small or even medium in Europe, since most of the Italian men are also shorter and skinny, like he is. He was lucky to find a decent tux for his wedding at a real men's store with good service.
I know that U Mass instructed the students not to stick out as Americans, by virtue of their clothing and demeanor. The students in the program came from all over the world and were quite surprised he did not wear a baseball cap or sweatshirts!

[pll]

Fit of clothing is something else... I take dress clothes to my brother in Peru: he is a bit over 6"1, and slim. The average Peruvian is shorter (and stocky), so shirts fit him like parachutes if he wants the right sleeve length. In pants, he has trouble finding the right size, too. The first time I took clothing, it was fun to see him wear it. Now he is used to the fit (looks and compliments at work helped convince him).

Anyway, from my scouting for him, here are two sites that have slim, fun shirts:

• Coton Doux (French, wild designs, flat 35 euro for S&H)
• 5th & Lamar

[Crankin]

I will tell my DH about those, too. He has suddenly become a "small" in shirts, even though he is the same size he has been for about ten years. I guess everyone else has become bigger...