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Does this jacket fit?

post #1 of 21
12/30/11 at 2:54pm
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Ok, I'm newish to traditional styling clothes.  I am recovering Banana Republic-aolic on about the 3rd step of the 12 step program.  I only own one suit, but I lucked out an got great advice at Saks and got a decent dark grey Corneliani.

 

That said, I don't really have a day-to-day need for suits.  Work is dressy casual with slacks and a sport shirt button down.  My wife is a recently graduated attorney, and I always feel a bit under dressed when I hang out with her co-workers.  Not that they're all well dressed, but I feel under dressed because I don't own any sport coats.

 

So, after reading around the style forum, I decided to hit up Ebay and see if I could find a decent odd jacket for a reasonable price.  I picked up the RLPL coat in the picture below for about $550.  I'm a tall lanky guy of about 6'2" 175lbs.  It was listed a 42L which is what I was fit in a suit previously.  I feel like the jacket fits, but I want a wider opinion.  I definitely need to get the back taken in, and, sort of unexpected, the sleeve buttons sewn on.

 

Anyway, let the bloodbath begin!

 

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post #2 of 21
12/30/11 at 7:15pm
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post #3 of 21
12/30/11 at 7:28pm
Seems to be a size too big...
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post #4 of 21
12/30/11 at 7:42pm
I am pretty sure I disagree, though it's hard to say. To my eyes it looks kinda perfect in the shoulders. Maybe the rest would be great if taken in a bit like you said. You should also consider having the sleeves shortened by a quarter inch or so before having the buttons sewed on. Then you'd be able to show a teeny bit more cuff that way.

Some more experienced members should check in!
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post #5 of 21
12/30/11 at 7:57pm
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I'm heading to the tailor on Monday, so I'll see what he has to say as well. 

 

The shoulders are really close, but the body is a bit baggy. I really like the coat though. It's a cashmir and silk blend that will work well in here in Texas. 

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post #6 of 21
12/30/11 at 7:59pm
Be sure to post in the WAYWRN thread once you get it back!
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post #7 of 21
12/30/11 at 10:16pm
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Originally Posted by Magnus357 View Post

Ok, I'm newish to traditional styling clothes.  I am recovering Banana Republic-aolic on about the 3rd step of the 12 step program.  I only own one suit, but I lucked out an got great advice at Saks and got a decent dark grey Corneliani.

That said, I don't really have a day-to-day need for suits.  Work is dressy casual with slacks and a sport shirt button down.  My wife is a recently graduated attorney, and I always feel a bit under dressed when I hang out with her co-workers.  Not they they're all well dressed, but I'm under dressed because I don't own any sport coats.

So, after reading around the style forum, I decided to hit up Ebay and see if I could find a decent odd jacket for a reasonable price.  I picked up the RLPL coat in the picture below for about $550.  I'm a tall lanky guy of about 6'2" 175lbs.  It was listed a 42L which is what I was fit in a suit previously.  I feel like the jacket fits, but I want a wider opinion.  I definitely need to get the back taken in, and, sort of unexpected, the sleeve buttons sewn on.

Anyway, let the bloodbath begin!

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GOOOOAL!!. You basically scored a Hole-in One in your first attempt- To mix sports metaphors.
Very nice jacket. Fits you well. Don't succumb to the short, tight current fad, which will look like
as dated as a baggy 80s Armani suit in a few years.
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post #8 of 21
12/30/11 at 10:19pm

Corneliani sizes tend to run a little roomier than normal, in my experience. I have a jacket of theirs that fits my measurements perfectly, but the sleeve diameter and drape seems to be significantly fuller than other jackets I own.

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post #9 of 21
12/31/11 at 9:42am
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I have weird measurements. I'm like 19" at the shoulders, 39" at the chest, and  32" waist. 

 

So I need a 42L in the shoulders and or the length, but it ends up too big in the chest and waist. 

 

 

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post #10 of 21
12/31/11 at 9:49am
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Originally Posted by CommenceFailure View Post

I am pretty sure I disagree, though it's hard to say. To my eyes it looks kinda perfect in the shoulders. Maybe the rest would be great if taken in a bit like you said. You should also consider having the sleeves shortened by a quarter inch or so before having the buttons sewed on. Then you'd be able to show a teeny bit more cuff that way.
Some more experienced members should check in!

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post #11 of 21
12/31/11 at 9:57am
Shoulders look ok to me. The chest and waist look like they could come in a bit.
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post #12 of 21
12/31/11 at 9:59am
Looks nice. As you mentioned, it seems a little roomy around the middle. Have an experienced tailor look at it. He may take in the sides a bit. Also, sleeve length looks fine to me, but I don't like showing off a lot of shirt cuff.

Good luck on the recovery program.
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post #13 of 21
12/31/11 at 6:24pm
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Seems to be a size too big...

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post #14 of 21
1/1/12 at 12:16am
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Originally Posted by CommenceFailure View Post

To my eyes it looks kinda perfect in the shoulders. Maybe the rest would be great if taken in a bit like you said. You should also consider having the sleeves shortened by a quarter inch or so before having the buttons sewed on. Then you'd be able to show a teeny bit more cuff that way.

Some more experienced members should check in!

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post #15 of 21
1/1/12 at 7:22am
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It definitely appears the consensus is. . .that I need to go to a tailor.

 

We'll see what he has to say tomorrow. Thanks all for you input and have a happy New Year!

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