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Slim Sport Coats?

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NotchLapel

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I'm a small framed guy. I practically wear a 37s in MensWearhouse suits. I was wondering where would be a good place for me to buy a slim fitted sport coat? I live in Miami so are there any specific stores or tailors anyone has in mind?
 
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Buy children's sizes.
 
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Are you a 37 or a 27? Can't be a 27 jacket.

37 is small. 27 is tiny for a woman.
 
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You will have to go with a MTM program. Period.
 
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Contact member Mafoofan for advice.
 
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When you say you're a 27S, "small framed" seems to be an understatement. Do you have measurements you can give us, or at the very least, height and weight? It strains the boundaries of plausibility to think you're actually a 27S, but if that's the case, I'll eat my words.
 
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27S??
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Are you sure that's your suit size and not your trouser size? 27 waist is slim, 27 suit (chest) is just something else entirely...
 
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Well, the obvious answer is to go made-to-measure or bespoke. However, if you need to stick to ready-to-wear, why not check out some of the forum favorites? From my understanding, Ralph Lauren Black Label fits rather slim and narrow in the shoulders. There's also Brooks Brothers--they have dozens of cuts, including the Black Fleece line.
 
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What are the typical measurements of boys clothing size 20 for Ralph Lauren? I noticed that the jackets are made in Italy. Are they made up to the same standard as the regular polo Blue label line?


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No joke, get a boys size 18 or 20:

Ralph Lauren

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Brooks Brothers

The Ralph Lauren Herringbone Blazer looks especially tempting. Wish I was just a tad smaller!
 
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Originally Posted by NotchLapel
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I am sorry, I meant 37s. I am 5'5" 120lbs.

I'm 5'6, 125... so, seriously,
1. welcome to the forum
2. do a search, I can't count the number of times this has been answered. You're in a whole boatload full of people in your situation.
do an advanced search, on right type posts from MY username, and search for something like "36s" or whatever. You'll find a list of threads and brands that should work for you.
3. Good luck
 

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