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Hi folks, here's my first post for these forums:
A bespoke dinner suit I thrifted some time ago for my senior prom. Had it altered slightly to fit, but I still think it needs let out at the skirt, the non-vented back isn't used to my butt-size (family inheritance...).
I'm not very trim, but I'm not burly, Freshman 15 has not been kind to me...
It suffers from some 80s fads (tag says '89), like the double reverse pleats, which I don't mind, and the cringe-worthy low-buttoning stance and I'm wondering if I could have it doctored by having the button hole unraveled and rewoven via inweaving method, and have it raised half an inch to make this a more timeless piece.
The pants are ballooning because they weren't pressed too well. Fixed that though. I barreled my cuff too, I find it more comfy as the OTR shirt I'm wearing suffers from having enlarged double cuffs as many others, and the sleeve opening for the coat is rather narrow. Also, need me some proper evening braces.
Tailors: Do you have any experience with the Edward Sexton trick (well, that's how I know of it) of sewing the crease into trousers? If so, would you care to share your thoughts on it?
On all but the heaviest of my flannels, the crease usually doesn't hold up through the day, and on a relatively loosely woven fabric suit I have, the trousers basically won't hold a crease for longer than a couple of hours. These are all from reputable makers and not really light weights, so I don't think it's a matter of fabric quality.
Why is the buttonhole side lapel ending prematurely? The jacket was given to me; I wouldn't have purchased it because of the lapel issue. Is it even an issue? And if so, can it be fixed? (also, I'm aware the jacket sleeves are too long)
HOLY. ****.
All that from one picture?!?
[EDIT]: Sorry for the double post. I sort of forgot that I had just posted. I was just really impressed.
Tailors: Do you have any experience with the Edward Sexton trick (well, that's how I know of it) of sewing the crease into trousers? If so, would you care to share your thoughts on it?
On all but the heaviest of my flannels, the crease usually doesn't hold up through the day, and on a relatively loosely woven fabric suit I have, the trousers basically won't hold a crease for longer than a couple of hours. These are all from reputable makers and not really light weights, so I don't think it's a matter of fabric quality.
Can someone please advice me as to what to inform the tailor (just want to go in with some knowledge and communicate my opinion) if I wish to alter my pants (bottom pic) to be almost like the top one as, to me, the top one is good fit for my body (approx. 163cm - 5'3) and style is nice (as I prefer slim fit cause baggy stuff just looks horrible on me)
Here's the picture:
http://f.cl.ly/items/3M141R0g0B2P2s0L411d/Pants Comparison.jpg
I specifically made the picture bright and contrasted so you can see the outlines.
What I'm thinking about the pants I want to alter (bottom pic)
-Front rise looks okay and both is very similar to an extent as only difference is the length from bottom of zip to the part where it curves inward..don't need to change??
-Thigh area is too wide
-Seat/area for butt is too big/baggy
Sorry for the non-technical terms, which is why I wish to know what specific areas/terms I should tell the tailor, like change whatever seam, etc. to make it similar to the my good fitting pants.
And is it possible to bring the good fitting pants and let the tailor measure it and alter my pants according to it?
Thanks in advance!
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