Men's clothing: how to choose and buy without overpaying
Clothes are easy to buy when you know your measurements
With men's clothing, size is the biggest headache. An “L” T-shirt from one brand fits like an “M” from another, and a blazer or jeans are harder to fix after you buy them. So take your measurements before you post a request: chest, waist, hips, sleeve length and height. With these numbers, sellers can offer what will actually fit you.
Also decide what the clothes are for. Office, travel, a cold northern winter or just home wear all need different fabrics and cuts.
Think about care too. Wool and linen can't always go in the washing machine, and some fabrics shrink. Ask for washing instructions and whether the trousers have spare length to alter. These small things decide how long a piece lasts.
Which section to pick
- T-shirts and vests and shirts — mention the fabric, the fit (slim or relaxed) and the sleeve length.
- Jeans and trousers — height, inseam length and cut (straight, tapered) matter.
- Suits and blazers — height, chest size, single or double-breasted, fabric (wool, blend).
- Outerwear — season, filling, water-repellent fabric, length.
- Traditional wear — regional style, hand or machine embroidery, fabric.
What to put in your request
- What exactly you need — the type of clothing and how you will wear it.
- Size and measurements — letter size, numeric size and measurements in inches or centimetres.
- Fabric — cotton, linen, wool, membrane, viscose.
- Colour and style — classic, sporty, casual, with prints or without.
- Brand — if you want a particular one, or “no preference”.
- New or second-hand — and whether you accept items without tags.
- Quantity — one piece, a set or a batch for a team.
- City, delivery, budget — you can leave the budget out.
Example: “I need a men's winter down jacket, size L (chest 41 in, height 5 ft 11 in), mid-thigh length, navy or black, with a hood. George Town, courier delivery, budget up to RM 390.”
If you are putting together an outfit for an interview or a wedding, it helps to describe everything in one request: shirt, trousers, blazer. Sellers will offer pieces that match in colour and fit, and you save time. For everyday wear you can list the basics: a few T-shirts, jeans, a sweater.
If you are very tall, plus-size or have a non-standard build, say so right away. Not every shop stocks such sizes, and you will quickly find those who can stitch to order or bring the piece in for you.
How to compare offers
First compare the fabric content and thickness: the same “cotton” piece can be thin or thick. Then ask about the size chart, because every brand measures differently. Look at delivery, whether you can try on or return, and whether the item is truly new with tags rather than leftover stock.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe your request once and sellers compete for it. BlaBlaPrice shows the best offer by content first, and you can see reviews of the seller next to each one. Your phone number and contacts stay hidden until you decide who gets them. You can read how it all works on the “How it works” page.
Common mistakes
Relying only on the letter size without measuring yourself. Buying outerwear without checking the filling. Forgetting seasonal sales: summer clothes in autumn and winter clothes in spring are often cheaper. Not asking about exchanges.
