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Andrea Carrillo

Men’s fashion is still seriously lacking in plus-size inclusivity

When Tevin Evans dies, he wants to be buried in a Dolce & Gabbana suit. He’d prefer to wear one while he’s alive — but he’s never been able to find one in his size.

The average American man stands at about 5 feet 9 inches, has a 40-inch waist, and a Body Mass Index of around 30 percent. For clothing, he’ll likely fit in a 40x32 pant, size large T-shirt, and a size 10.5 sneaker. But for anyone larger, including the 34.1 percent of overweight men in the U.S., the options are limited.

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