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The only way some people know their waist measurement is by the size of their pants. But many manufacturers, out to flatter their customers, add a few extra inches of girth to a typical pair of slacks. Old Navy pants with a size 36 waist, for example, actually have a 41-inch waist. Check out how popular brands give your self-esteem some wiggle room at Esquire.