Carhartt Men's Force Thermal Union Suit (L)

I was somewhat hesitant to order this suit, based on some of the reviews, but I am glad I went ahead and did so. I am 6'1", and weigh 215#. I initially ordered an XL in Tall, but it was way too large in the body, and the legs and sleeves were about 5 inches too long. The suit I exchanged it for, a regular L, fits me perfectly. The suit is of a waffle weave of fabric, and is a bit lighter weight than other waffle weave suits I own. It is heavier than the regular cotton T shirts I have. I ordered the red one, but both colors now are of the newer style. Neither the sleeves or legs have the elastic cuffs that my other union suits have. Rather they have a non elastic cuff that is about 3/4", more like the end of a short sleeve button down shirt. The arms have a hidden thumb loop, for helping to keep the sleeves down when putting on another shirt or sweater over the union suit. Once on, I then just unhook the thumb piece, and it fits well. I don't necessarily miss the elastic cuff, and it is easier to look at my watch with this current style of cuff. The legs not having cuffs are also not an issue, but I find that it is easier to put the suit on over my socks, rather than putting my socks on over the bottom of the legs of the suit. The legs of the suit are just a fraction of an inch shorter than my pants, and do not show. I really like the snaps on the front, and they seem very secure. There are the right number and spacing, and there is no gap between them. I have to open one of the snaps when going to the bathroom, but closing it is not an issue. The positioning of lower end of the front opening is a bit higher than my other union suits, but there is considerably less overlap of material at the crotch, and it is more comfortable around my man parts. The back flap is different, but I like it, and am not sure why some other reviewers don't like it. Rather than a vertical slit and flap, there is a horizontal elastic band, similar to what is on regular underwear. When nature calls, you just pull the back down below your bottom when you sit down. Once finished, you just pull the elastic band back up, and tuck the tail of the shirt flap under the waistband, just as if you were tucking a T shirt into your regular underwear, and you go about your life. It is certainly easier than trying to find the button to secure the flap as with the vertical slit, and with this style, there is no concern, that I have with the flaps of the vertical slit, of getting messy if I didn't get them far enough to the side. I think it is clever, and well thought out. The price is a bit high, but the union suit is very comfortable to wear under clothes in cooler weather, and to wear as pajamas at night. It is not a heavy weight suit, and when I am going to be outside in below freezing weather, I wear my other union suits. However, for being in the house, and not having the heat too high, and for short periods of time outdoors, it is perfect.