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Help with the fit of this suit

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HI all, I'm a long time lurker here that finally decided to set up an account. I bought this Brooks Brother suit at thrift yesterday for $6.99. There is no size label and the store had no dressing room and only a small mirror. The jacket is quite roomy so I'm not sure if it's simply too big or if it can be altered to work for me. I would spend up to $100 on tailoring if this suit could be made to fit well. If not, I'll take it to consignment. What do you guys think?









 
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Another thing I forgot to mention is that the jacket is a touch long. It hits me at about the middle knuckle. I believe its too long but about an inch. Question is if that is outside of the range of acceptable.
 
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It certainly shows it is second hand, back and shoulders look dreadful. Burn it.
 
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seven bucks is a wonderful price to pay for this lesson.

other people spend hundreds to learn what you've just picked up.

suit is AT LEAST a full size too big in the shoulder. its why the suit doesn't fit ANYWHERE else.

burn the ******* thing immediately.
 
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