EXHIBIT 24

  			      CONFIRMING STATEMENT


	This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Douglas Hearn,
has authorized and designated David A. Levin and Dennis R. Hernreich
to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5
(including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be required
to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as a
result of the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.  The authority of David A. Levin and
Dennis R. Hernreich under this Statement shall continue until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to
the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in the securities of
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc., unless earlier revoked in writing.  The
undersigned acknowledges that David A. Levin and Dennis R. Hernreich are
not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


Date: DECEMBER 2, 2008			By:  /s/ DOUGLAS HEARN
					Name: DOUGLAS HEARN


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