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Originally Posted by
Infinite42 
I've noticed a dearth of offerings of 38 short suits on here, ebay, and online sellers - perhaps there's always a lack of supply, but I'm in the market for a suit in a more conservative color in that size - my price limit is about $500-600. If anyone has any suggestions as to where to look or has any for sale, please do let me know!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by
tedbearz 
I'd be interested in 38S suits as well.
Hi, just noticed your posts here at work and if you two are interested, PM me and when I get home will send scans of three suits I am contemplating selling. I now wear 36 - 37S and these 3 suits are 38S. To pique your interest, here's what I can recall of the suit details:
1. Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Label Charcoal Pinstripe Polo II fully canvassed model made by Corneliani in a luxurious 3 season wool. Features are: 3 ( I need to check this at home) button SB, notched lapel, side vents, side tab waist, cuffed pleated trousers and pick stitching flourish on the lapels and elsewhere. This is a snug 38S cut jacket almost like the Purple Label fit. Purchased from a Style Forum member new with tags and never worn. This is a power business suit. The extent of tailoring I had done by Cardelino here in NYC is limited to sleeve length alteration, working handsewn cuff buttonholes and trouser cuff. $300.
2. Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Label 3 button peak lapel fully canvassed model in a brown/grey (imagine a color like a Starbucks latte) nailhead wool made by Corneliani. Features are: 3 button SB, side vents, side tabs waist for trousers. This is a normal 38S cut jacket with a nice waist, cuffed pleated trousers and pick stitching detailing. Purchased from a Style Forum member new with tags and worn once. The extent of tailoring I had done by Cardelino is sleeve length alteration, working handsewn cuff buttonholes, take in trouser waist and trouser leg hem. $200.
3. Bergdorf Goodman Grey Flannel pinstripe suit made by Saint Andrews in a winter weight wool. I think it is 90's vintage, is definitely fully canvassed and custom tailored; fit is nicely waisted with great shoulders. Other features are: 2 button stance, notched single lapel, no rear vent, surgeon cuffs and cuffed pleated trousers. The suit is pre-owned from eBay with no wear and worn by me once. $200
I also have several trench coats and trousers on the block.