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FSorT: Ralph Lauren Wool & Cashmere Suit 42L?

post #1 of 11
10/24/07 at 10:08pm
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I purchased a Polo suit that was listed as a 38R but turned out to be more of a 42L. It is made in Italy, and is a charcoal with pinstripes. It is for sale or trade for a similar suit in 40R.

Anyone interested?
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post #2 of 11
10/25/07 at 12:23am
I wouldn't mind seeing pictures if it is a true 42 L.
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post #3 of 11
10/25/07 at 1:44am
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I'll get some pictures and measurements up tomorrow night.
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post #4 of 11
10/25/07 at 2:13am
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These are the measurements the seller gave:

MEASUREMENTS of JACKET

Chest: 42"
Waist: 40"
Shoulders Across: 18.5"
Length: 32.5" -From Bottom of Collar
Sleeve Length: 25.5" -With 1 1/2" Extra

MEASUREMENTS of PANTS

Waist: 32" -3" of Extra Material
Inseam: 34.5" -With 2" Extra w/Cuff Included
Outseam: 46" -From Top of Waist Band to Bottom Pants Leg Cuff
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post #5 of 11
10/25/07 at 11:47am
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Originally Posted by Mujib View Post
These are the measurements the seller gave:

MEASUREMENTS of JACKET

Chest: 42"
Waist: 40"
Shoulders Across: 18.5"
Length: 32.5" -From Bottom of Collar
Sleeve Length: 25.5" -With 1 1/2" Extra

MEASUREMENTS of PANTS

Waist: 32" -3" of Extra Material
Inseam: 34.5" -With 2" Extra w/Cuff Included
Outseam: 46" -From Top of Waist Band to Bottom Pants Leg Cuff

Those measurements are more consistent with a 38/40 long. I have never seen, despite how slim the cut is, a tag 42 with a 42" chest. There is always between 2-5" difference between the tagged size and the actuall chest measurements. Additonally the 32" wasit would make it a Drop 10
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post #6 of 11
10/25/07 at 2:44pm
That's a 38L most likely.
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post #7 of 11
10/25/07 at 10:30pm
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Then the seller's measurements are wrong, because the suit is too big for me and I normally wear a 40R. A friend of mine who wears a 42L tried it on and it fit him well.

How exactly does one measure a suit? I'll measure it tonight and post measurements.
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post #8 of 11
10/28/07 at 7:53pm
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Originally Posted by Mujib View Post
How exactly does one measure a suit?

Anyone?
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post #9 of 11
10/28/07 at 7:55pm
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Originally Posted by Mujib View Post
Anyone?

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=1463
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post #10 of 11
10/29/07 at 4:50am
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Chest: 42 Shoulder width: 18 Length: 32.5 Sleeve length: 25 w/ ~ 1.5 extra Waist: 31 w/ ~ 4 extra I don't get it. How could this be? Anyhow, here are some lousy pics (suit is not new):
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post #11 of 11
10/29/07 at 11:13am
It's not a 42. Based on the length, it appears to be a long and based on the chest, shoulders, waist, I would say 38, but could be a tight 40.

If that 42" chest measurement is accurate and it fits your friend, then he is NOT a 42L (unless he wears his suits 2 sizes too big, which is true of many people incidentally). Except for the length, it seems to fit you a bit big but not too bad. A 42 would be much baggier on you.
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