DU Grammarians... a consult, please?

[gmoney]

Having a discussion regarding the word "fit" vs "fitted" and could use a little help.

Would the correct use be "custom-fitted shirts for sale" or "custom-fit shirts for sale" ?

I know you might say "the shirt is a custom fit for him" but in that case, fit is more of a noun, no?

I guess the question comes down to, is "fit" ever the past-tense of "fit" or is it always "fitted" ?

This is giving me fits. :)

[gmoney]

1. I know you're out there...

If I'd misused the term in an OP, I'd have heard about it by now, right? ;)

[SteppingRazor]

2. This grammarian says "custom-fitted shirts for sale" is an oxymoron.

"custom-fitted" is past tense, which means the custom fitting has already taken place. Therefore, it would be impossible to sell this shirt to the public, as it has already been custom-fitted for a specific person.

That said, either fit or fitted can be used as the past tense for fit, per American Heritage.

[Captain Hilts]

8. Yes, it is. Like 'safe haven'. nt

[hippywife]

3. I think either is correct.

Even if fitted is past tense, that's fine because it is more a descriptor of how they were made. I really believe either can work for you.

:hi:

[Duer 157099]

4. I thought "fat" was the past tense version of "fit"

As in, I used to be fit but now I'm fat. No wait, that would make fit the past tense. Or... I'm so confused.

[Rabrrrrrr]

5. This isn't maybe the answer you're looking for, but "bespoke" is the best term,

and it avoids the grammar issue entirely.

Or say custom-tailored.

[gmoney]

6. Thanks for the input...

This can sink now...

[Captain Hilts]

7. Custom "fitted" shirts for a 'custom fit'. Like 'oversizeD' load, not 'oversize' load. nt

[NV Whino]

9. I drive a Honda FIT

not a Honda FITTED. Does that help?

(Damned silly name for a car, if you ask me.)

[hippywife]

14. We just bought one on Saturday.

Hubband drives it. We love it. :hi:

[RagAss]

10. Fitted

[MiddleFingerMom]

11. A new limerick, custom-fit(ted) to this thread.

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Dear seamstress, said I, custom-fit it.
This shirt, she replied, you should quit it.
Don't waste all your cash
On moot haberdash.
This shirt's such a waste, you should shit it.
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Burma Shave.
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[Inchworm]

12. Who is Ted?

Just wondering

:hi:

[MiddleFingerMom]

15. Nice!

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I don't really know him, but he is fit... as is his custom.
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Doesn't really give a shirt, either.
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:hi:

[Inchworm]

16. So long as hot wimminz ride the ferris wheel

:eyes:

*giggle*

[DevonRex]

13. Fitted. But it has nothing to do with tense. nt