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post #1 of 10

10/17/12 at 7:02am

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DangerMan

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I'm a 38" chest (UK).. 6foot 2inches tall... does this jacket look okay?

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10/17/12 at 2:50pm

Ivar

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Looks a hair too long, but it's hard to tell unless you provide a full-body shot.

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10/17/12 at 3:36pm

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Terrible photo to judge length from. However, shoulders look too wide. Is this rented?

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10/17/12 at 6:08pm

VinnyMac

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It's tough to call from that picture, but it looks too long. The body looks too full, and the shoulders are too wide.

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10/18/12 at 12:07am

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I'm afraid its a rental yes. I need it urgently for an event tomorrow night and they don't offer alterations on the jacket fit.
This is a 38 long... am I better off with a 38 regular? Would this be more snug around the body and shoulders? Or is it best to have the length in the arms and stick with a long?

Not the best solution either way I know, but it's my only options right now.

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DM
Edited by DangerMan - 10/18/12 at 2:00am

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10/18/12 at 12:13am

lroberts208

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To me it does look a bit long, better invest in a custom tailored one next time for future use.

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10/18/12 at 6:30pm

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What about a 36 regular?

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10/19/12 at 4:19am

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Great advice all... i actually picked up a 36 regular on collection last night, a MUCH better fit! They were even happy to alter the arms whilst i was in there to get it right :)

I have since read that hire suits almost always come up large, so you need to size down from your usual.