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Fit Critique Request -- Thrifted Tweed Jacket

post #1 of 16
10/8/11 at 3:32pm
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Guys,

I thrifted this Harris Tweed jacket recently, and it seems to fit pretty well, although it may be a bit long. How does the fit appear to you? Is there anything that could be improved? I'm considering getting it tailored, but I'm not sure if the fit could be improved, and if so, where.

Any thoughts are appreciated!

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post #2 of 16
10/8/11 at 4:53pm
I think there's a bit more of U shape than a V shape to the lapels, which I'm not sure can be changed, but I would suggest that maybe the sleeves could be a touch shorter. I don't know if I agree that the jacket itself is too long, but if it is for your taste a tailor could also address that for you.
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post #3 of 16
10/8/11 at 5:05pm
I'm sure that camera must be good enough to have a timer; please use it to take proper pictures including from the back and without holding up a camera.
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post #4 of 16
10/8/11 at 6:31pm
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@Sanguis Mortuum, The camera does have a timer, but I don't have a tripod, which makes timed photographs difficult. I'll give it a shot though -- it seems that would produce a more representative photo.

@inlandisland, Yeah I actually agree with you now about the length, seeing the photos. I think it just felt longer than my other jackets, but it seems to be the proper length judging from the photos.
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post #5 of 16
10/8/11 at 7:27pm
It looks pretty damned good. The only thing you may want to try is moving the buttons 1/2" right to get you a snug fit. You need alter nothing. True, the length is an inch long but no normal person will notice or care.
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post #6 of 16
10/9/11 at 7:30pm
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Alright -- took some photos on the timer. Maybe these will be more representative? Excuse the jeans, they need to be shortened. shog[1].gif

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post #7 of 16
10/9/11 at 7:37pm
You can't salvage it. It's too long. And the shoulders are too wide.
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post #8 of 16
10/9/11 at 7:57pm
I wouldn't say it's too long, certainly not to the point of getting rid of it. I would have the sleeves shortened. The shoulders aren't the most SF approved style, but I wouldn't say they're too big. Just a little more structured then many on this board go for. Nothing inherently wrong with it.

The skirt is problematic, but there's really not much you can do about that, and I would personally be inclined to not care. Half the tailored clothing population in the US has that problem, and it's why double vents (or even that big no-no in the fashion world right now of ventless) are preferable.
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post #9 of 16
10/9/11 at 8:17pm
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Thanks for the input, guys. I think I'll hold off on getting it altered for now until I decide if I'm going to keep it or not.
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post #10 of 16
10/9/11 at 8:18pm
Pretty wearable if you can shorten the sleeves and fix the gaping vent.
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post #11 of 16
10/9/11 at 8:21pm
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Originally Posted by Maccimus View Post

Pretty wearable if you can shorten the sleeves and fix the gaping vent.

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post #12 of 16
10/10/11 at 1:43am
It's OK for second hand. There is something not right about the cut of the thing but with jeans and worn unfastened (to cure the gaping vent) no one will particularly notice. length is OK, sleeve a tad too long - especially the right one.


Of greater concern in relation to your appearance are the jeans - WAY too long.
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post #13 of 16
10/10/11 at 3:01am
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Originally Posted by barzen View Post

Guys,
I thrifted this Harris Tweed jacket recently,...

wear as it is. break it in. HT has the tendency to mould to your body, than see a tailor, if you still think it is necessary. e.g. if you wear knitwear underneath, the sleeves will be fine. trust me.

no rocket science.
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post #14 of 16
10/10/11 at 3:16am
As a knock around jacket just shorten the sleeves but if you want to wear it in a business setting or in regular rotation in your wardrobe, it needs more work and money and may or not be worth it.
Your right shoulder is low and needs a bit of padding to adjust. The back is long and the hip tight so the vent opens. I imagine this may have been altered by the original owner and there may be outlets. The hem is curved and not straight. You will see this clearly when you lay the jacket flat on a table. Shortening the back at the side seams and straitening the hem will improve things but will make the misaligned pocket placement more noticeable. The pockets are at an angle to the hem like they were meant to be slanted but you can tell they weren't intended to slant by their shape.
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post #15 of 16
10/10/11 at 3:52am

that is a good look, although i think the coat is a bit long.

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