Which jacket fits?

RyanAnderson · Oct 5, 2009

I'm trying to decide which jacket fits the best. I have a 36R and a 38S. 36R: http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/IMG_0919.jpg http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/IMG_0918.jpg http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/IMG_0920.jpg 38S: http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/IMG_0922.jpg http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/IMG_0921.jpg http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/IMG_0923.jpg I feel like the 36 is better in the shoulders but I think it is too long. Not sure how I feel about the shoulders on the 38, but I do like the length. To be clear, either jacket would be tailored in the body and sleeves. I just want a jacket that fits in the shoulders and the body length. I'd appreciate if people would elaborate more on why either jacket doesn't fit. I feel like just in terms of the shoulders i'm borderline between the two, but people are saying they're both too big which is surprising.

fuji · Oct 5, 2009

They both look too big, but you could have the 36 tailored.

nonissue · Oct 5, 2009

36 is still a little big, but the overall jacket length is fine for the cut, the sleeves are a little long but you can get them altered. 38s isn't close to fitting well.

wagthesam · Oct 5, 2009

From the picture I could not tell if the second jacket was a little big. What gave it away?

blynch · Oct 5, 2009

they look the same length, but the sleeves are shorter on the 38, I wouldn't pick a jacket based on sleeve length as that is the easiest thing to change (usually).
Obviously the 36 fits better, but next time take pictures from higher up, the waist/lower angle isn't good for fit pics as it distorts proportions (usually negatively).

RyanAnderson · Oct 5, 2009

Originally Posted by blynch

they look the same length, but the sleeves are shorter on the 38, I wouldn't pick a jacket based on sleeve length as that is the easiest thing to change (usually).
Obviously the 36 fits better, but next time take pictures from higher up, the waist/lower angle isn't good for fit pics as it distorts proportions (usually negatively).

I will take more photos from a better angle soon. The 36 is about 1.5-2 inches longer than the 38

nonissue · Oct 5, 2009

Originally Posted by wagthesam

From the picture I could not tell if the second jacket was a little big. What gave it away?

Look at the back of the 36 vs the 38. The 36 fits well, not perfectly but decently. Gives him a nice, tapered V shape. The 38 makes him look like a square, and there's too much wrinkling from the extra fabric.

RyanAnderson · Oct 5, 2009

Bump for more opinions

Robert · Oct 5, 2009

Personally I'd want to size up to about a 42.

Epaulet · Oct 5, 2009

First one looks good. It's bubbling in the back because - I believe - you need to cut the rear vent open. Sleeves can be shortened a tad.

I'd cut the vent and try it on with a trouser that's not denim. Then we can really see how it lays. I agree that jacket number 2 definitely looks too big.

Robert · Oct 5, 2009

Of course, I'm talkin special flower size 42.

nonissue · Oct 5, 2009

Originally Posted by Epaulet

First one looks good. It's bubbling in the back because - I believe - you need to cut the rear vent open. Sleeves can be shortened a tad.

I'd cut the vent and try it on with a trouser that's not denim. Then we can really see how it lays. I agree that jacket number 2 definitely looks too big.

yah, there's a single stitch holding it closed, and BR won't notice/car if you cut it.

nonissue · Oct 5, 2009

Originally Posted by Robert

Of course, I'm talkin special flower size 42.

HAHA a special flower joke!

Robert · Oct 5, 2009

He deserves it.

RyanAnderson · Oct 5, 2009

Originally Posted by nonissue

HAHA a special flower joke!

Wish I was in on this joke

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