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Hey guys - just picked up a smaller Corneliani jacket based off of measurements. Obviously the sleeves are too short and I think they can be let out but what do you think of the overall size of the jacket - any other comments?
EDIT: The jacket is unstructured, almost no padding on the shoulders and is only half lined up top.
I've posted this in the WAYWRN thread today. I believe this jacket does a great job at hiding my pear shape (trust me, even if I still look like a pear with it, it's hiding huge hips). But I'm wondering if there's something else I can do to de-emphasize the pear shape even more with future purchases. I guess lower button stance would help, but do you think the shoulders could be extended half an inch or so? and is the lapel width OK as is?
Thanks a lot!
I've posted this jacket a few pages back in this thread already, and it happens to fit much better now that I've dropped a few more pounds.
Dent in right shoulder is caused by sleeve pitch not being right (if I move my arms forward it looks right) but this is RTW after all..
Oh, I meant if I were to get MTM garments, is it possible to de-emphasize pear shape further with some changes?
If I remember correctly, was the dent then caused by armhole shape not being cut for the shape of the wearer?
Thanks a lot for the feedback If I get new RTW jackets I'll stick with this brand, cut and size.
Despos, would a lower button deemphasize the perceived width of the hips?
RDiaz, I think I see some extra fullness in the trousers just below the hip that doesn't appear to be your actual shape. If that's true, that would help reduce the hippy-ness.
Quick question for you guys over here I'm usually in swd , I bought a Margiela jacket recently and the shoulders are a bit too padded for my tastes is there anyway to remove or reduce padding without ruining a jacket? Also where can I find a good tailor in boulder/denver I don't trust my usual guy for this job. Here are some pictures if it helps
Hey guys - just picked up a smaller Corneliani jacket based off of measurements. Obviously the sleeves are too short and I think they can be let out but what do you think of the overall size of the jacket - any other comments?
EDIT: The jacket is unstructured, almost no padding on the shoulders and is only half lined up top.
Chris, I'd be grateful for any initial impressions of this first baste. I've got big, big inlays everywhere (3-4cm). Center and waist lines are marked on fronts. Back is pinned in the middle to try to take away some of what I believe is excess.
I know everyone says sorry for the crap pics, but I really am. It's charcoal flannel, and the best-lit room in the house while it buckets down outside. I'll try to take better ones tomorrow.
I'm thinking of taking the back in a bit, and shortening it where the rectangle is because I believe it is long in the body? I've illustrated the front as per the draft, and intend to lower the gorge a little so that the peaks don't protrude over the shoulder. Is the button stance OK as is?
Three different shirts, is it normal for the location and size of the darts to vary? I have over 15 of these OCBD shirts (typical RL OCBD) from my pre sf days and I do not want to get ride of them, they are practically new.
The shirts are OCBD and I wear them untucked, I am 5'11-6'00
[COLOR=0000CD]Check out this video for how the fit works; [/COLOR]Hey guys - just picked up a smaller Corneliani jacket based off of measurements. Obviously the sleeves are too short and I think they can be let out but what do you think of the overall size of the jacket - any other comments?
EDIT: The jacket is unstructured, almost no padding on the shoulders and is only half lined up top.
[COLOR=0000CD]IMO the jacket is much too small for you in both length and sleeve.[/COLOR]
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Lift the back lining and you should be able to see how much shoulder padding is there. When the shoulder pad is removed there will either be a gap between your shoulder and the jacket or your shoulder will fill it in. Better if it's the latter.
I think it might work, the problem is I have is that I already have 21" shoulders that are quite square (very little drop from bottom of neck to top of shoulder) adding pads to that, makes me look like a linebacker. Hopefully I can have this done for under 2-3 bills is there a resource for finding local tailors on here?
Talk to Susan at Studio Bernina, It's on Arapahoe. if she can't help you she will recommend someone. Mention my name
Shoulder looks narrow on that jacket.
Are you doing this work yourself?
I can't make out enough detail due to the darkness of the shots on my monitor and hard to judge accurately with no full length shots.
How much do the fronts overlap each other?
Be careful how much you shorten the body, a little goes a long way.
I rarely, if ever shape the back at the center back seam. Better to divide the amount in half and reduce on the sides of the back part.
Balance is excellent. You are off to a good start.
I wouldn't put darts on a shirt with a box pleat. Doesn't look right, actually, it looks terrible.
Despos, what do you think about shirts just with darts (without pleat) ? I bought recently 2 kiton shirts made for European market, they have darts (my other kiton shirts don't have darts) they fit really good but i still hesitate to remove the darts. I am afraid that this will make the waist as large as the chest which is not good. Would you recommend to remove darts ? Many thanks.
RDiaz, I think I see some extra fullness in the trousers just below the hip that doesn't appear to be your actual shape. If that's true, that would help reduce the hippy-ness.
rdiaz
picture please.
also check the tutorials for a high hip.