The Department Store Trip Every Big And Tall Man Knows
You leave with nothing. Or with one shirt that almost fits, because you've been doing this for thirty years and you've made peace with "almost."
If this is your shopping life, the rest of this article is for you. There's an online American retailer that has been quietly serving the big and tall man for decades — and unlike the apologetic three-rack section at the mall, it's a full store.
What Most Stores Get Wrong For Big And Tall Men
The big and tall market has two problems: most stores ignore it, and the ones that don't generally don't go far enough:
- Sizes stop at 3XL. A man who actually needs 5XL, 6XL, or beyond is invisible.
- No tall sizes. A man who's 6'4" needs longer torsos, longer sleeves, and inseams of 36 or 38.
- Inseam ceilings of 32 or 34. If you need 36 or 38, you're out of luck.
- Neck sizes maxing at 18.5. A man with a 20-inch or 22-inch neck has nowhere to buy a real dress shirt.
The "Isn't Carried" Moment — A Universal Frustration
Every big and tall man knows the conversation. You ask the associate, they check the system, and they tell you — politely, apologetically — that your size simply isn't carried. You leave.
Add the workwear gap: the construction worker, electrician, plumber, and trucker who needs durable jeans, work shirts, and outerwear in real big-and-tall sizing is rarely served by mall retailers. The cumulative effect is a wardrobe built on compromise.
The Online Store Built For Big And Tall
The site is KingSize. It's been around long enough that most big and tall men have heard of it from a friend, a brother, or a wife who did the research.
KingSize is what big and tall retail looks like when it's not an afterthought tucked behind the regular men's section. It's a full-line store with workwear, dressy clothes, casual basics, jeans, athletic wear, sleepwear, swim, outerwear, and intimates — all designed and sized for the customer the rest of the market won't fit.
Sizes Up To 9XL And Inseams To 38 — What That Range Looks Like
What's less well-known is just how deep the sizing actually goes:
- Shirts up to 9XL in many styles.
- Waist sizes up to 70 inches.
- Inseams up to 38 on jeans and pants.
- Neck sizes up to 22 on dress shirts.
- Tall sizes across most categories.
This isn't a token "extended sizing" line bolted onto a regular store. It's the entire catalog, sized properly from the start.
Workwear And Durable Basics
Heavy-duty jeans, work shirts in real sizes, flannel shirts that fit, and outerwear that works for guys on a job site. The category most mall retailers can't serve.
For big and tall men in trades — construction, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, oil and gas — KingSize is one of the only retailers that carries sizes through the entire customer base.
Big And Tall Jeans, Polos, And Dress Shirts
Big and tall jeans. Real hip and thigh room without saggy waists, inseams up to 38, and finishes that work for both work and casual. The KingSize jean is a quiet fan favorite among tall men.
Polos and casual button-downs. Cut for a fuller chest and longer torso, in sizes that cover the actual customer base rather than stopping at 3XL.
Dress shirts in real big-and-tall sizing. Neck sizes up to 22, sleeve lengths matched to actual arm length, and patterns and colors that don't read as "afterthought."
The Cross-Shopper — Wives, Partners, And Family Members
A real and growing segment of KingSize's customer base isn't the man himself — it's his wife, his partner, his daughter, or his adult son. Big and tall men often don't shop for clothes regularly because the experience has been bad for so long.
Spouses and family members frequently shop KingSize on their behalf — picking up basics, restocking work shirts, ordering Father's Day gifts, or building out a holiday gift bundle.
How To Shop KingSize Smart
- Read the size charts before ordering, not after. KingSize's size guides are unusually detailed.
- Order one piece in a new fit before stocking up.
- Use the rewards program. KingSize Rewards is straightforward — points per dollar, free shipping at certain tiers.
- Check clearance regularly.
Building A First Order — What To Stock Up On
For a first KingSize order, a high-confidence starter set:
- Two pairs of jeans in your real inseam.
- Three work shirts or polos in your actual size.
- One or two pairs of athletic shorts with a proper inseam.
- Two pairs of sleepwear bottoms.
- A pack of t-shirts cut for a bigger frame.
That set will tell you whether KingSize's sizing matches what you actually need. The current sale page is the easiest place to start.