The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

[a tailor]

the shortness at the top of the front will also cause the quarters to close.

 

[skilar]



You two guys want to look like PG, but he has a different body than you do. His shoulders are vastly different and droop a lot, especially in comparison to the both of you who have more normal yet slightly boxy shoulders. Also, he is wearing bespoke. He wouldn't look nearly as good wearing OTR, or even MTM from TaT.

Bespoke, bespoke, bespoke. Gotta get some.

 

[Master-Classter]

a philosophical question for you tailors... Im on the petit side at 5'6, 125, 37 inch chest, 30 inch waist, so not really skinny, just small. I've tried on a ton of OTR suits to try to find something that works and I've found a few that work but what I'm not sure about is which sort of 'style' would work better for me. I've found guys like Armani Collezioni, Canali 15000 body, etc are soft, rounded, and comfortable but expensive. Then I've found ones like RLBL, Z-Zegna drop 8, etc that are much more structured in the chest and shoulders. I happen to like both silouettes, and find the 'soft' ones are comfortable so I feel relaxed and at east while the 'firmer' ones are a bit more uptight but it also makes me feel more formal.

as a tailor, do you have a preference on how you'd build a suit around that sort of body shape, or is it purely just a preference? Does the structure give me shape or make me look boxy/sharp lined? Does the soft look accentuate the small body?

 

[Nicola]



Im on the petit side at 5'6, 125, 37 inch chest, 20 inch waist,

17" drop? You dropped a digit or something

 

[mlongano]



5'6, 125, 37 inch chest, 20 inch waist, so not really skinny, just small.

Oh man, i must be a lot fatter than I thought!!

 

[zerostyle]



a philosophical question for you tailors... Im on the petit side at 5'6, 125, 37 inch chest, 20 inch waist, so not really skinny, just small. I've tried on a ton of OTR suits to try to find something that works and I've found a few that work but what I'm not sure about is which sort of 'style' would work better for me. I've found guys like Armani Collezioni, Canali 15000 body, etc are soft, rounded, and comfortable but expensive. Then I've found ones like RLBL, Z-Zegna drop 8, etc that are much more structured in the chest and shoulders. I happen to like both silouettes, and find the 'soft' ones are comfortable so I feel relaxed and at east while the 'firmer' ones are a bit more uptight but it also makes me feel more formal.
as a tailor, do you have a preference on how you'd build a suit around that sort of body shape, or is it purely just a preference? Does the structure give me shape or make me look boxy/sharp lined? Does the soft look accentuate the small body?

To echo this, any suggestions in general for shorter/skinnier guys? I'm 5'9/150lbs with narrow shoulders and constantly find myself between sizes. (36 is too tight, 38 is too big).

What I'm thinking so far:
- 2 button over 3 button
- normal to low button stance (this trendy high button stance looks ridiculous imo)
- slightly short jacket
- no cuffs on pants
- 3" tie instead of 3.5-3.75"

Sound about right?

 

[Master-Classter]



17" drop? You dropped a digit or something

Oh man, i must be a lot fatter than I thought!!

y'all be fatties.

lol, yeah it was typo, 30 inch waist here.

 

[marlaypenn2]

TERRIFIC idea, especially for those who really care and/or really want to learn.

 

[Makoto Chan]

Thanks to emptym, a tailor, jeffreyd, Despos, and all others for any comments, criticisms, or suggestions you might have. I hope the pictures are adequate. What should be altered, or what should I reconsider for the next commissioned suit?

First is a navy suit from Peter Lee:



Second is a blazer and trousers from Peter Lee (both are wool-cashmere),



Third is a blazer from Brooks Brothers, a 36-R and I'm not sure if it's a good fit or bad or what. Pretty sure the arms are too long. Sorry about the embarrassing butt-lump - I haven't unsewn the vent (in case I want to take it back or resell it as new).

 

[tricky]

Would love some feedback - this is my first suit and I just received it from TAT, so it still has to be pressed (I assume that will take care of the lumpy shoulders). I feel it looks ok unbuttoned but I'm not sure about the photos with the top bottom done up.

 

[musicguy]

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Thanks to emptym, a tailor, jeffreyd, Despos, and all others for any comments, criticisms, or suggestions you might have. I hope the pictures are adequate. What should be altered, or what should I reconsider for the next commissioned suit?
First is a navy suit from Peter Lee:

Second is a blazer and trousers from Peter Lee (both are wool-cashmere),

Third is a blazer from Brooks Brothers, a 36-R and I'm not sure if it's a good fit or bad or what. Pretty sure the arms are too long. Sorry about the embarrassing butt-lump - I haven't unsewn the vent (in case I want to take it back or resell it as new).

I think it the Peter Lee suits look quite good. I'm not a tailor, so I'm sure those who this thread is intended to answer questions will have better comments. BB isn't bad, but there's something funky with the upper arms. I say, return the BB. The Peter Lee is sufficient. I presume the BB would be for warmer weather. Is this right? I can't imagine a reason to own 2 blazers if they're both made from similar weight fabric/lining.

@Tricky
I can't really tell, but, at a glance, it seems like the shoulders are too wide and it seems to need a lot more waist suppression.

 

[jefferyd]



I hope the pictures are adequate.

Not enough light. See OP for a good example.

 

[jefferyd]



Would love some feedback - this is my first suit and I just received it from TAT, so it still has to be pressed

Please have someone press this (not steam) and post some photos with better lighting.

 

[FL_Z32]

Can a wool pea coat be tailored? I think I want to have it taken in a bit in the torso.

 

[Master-Classter]

^^^ quickest simplest fix is to just move the buttons over a bit...



Any tailors have thoughts on my question...?