With a cigar like in life, you got to have some length, and some girth.
My diminished girth, in tailor phraseology, was hardly conceivable even by my own friends, or my respected medical adviser, until I put on my former clothing, over what I now wear, which is a thoroughly convincing proof of the remarkable change.
Like this cake. It’s really very good. (Arik) As the girth to my hips will attest. (Geary)