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So there are some great deals to be had out there on SCs and Suits, however my question is, I am right at a 38R.  If I buy a 40R jacket (implying a good tailor) can it be tailored sufficiently to fit me well?

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Originally Posted by IrateCustomer 


I have found that getting the right measurements, and not the numerical size of the SC is what's most important. Certain companies will label an SC a 38r, and its the same size as another company's 40r.
If you have to do too much tailoring, you're out more money than you're saving on those great deals.
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Originally Posted by 12345Michael54321 


Given sufficient money and sufficient tailoring skill, almost any downsize alteration is possible. But as a practical matter, it is almost always far wiser to buy the right size, than to buy the wrong size in the expectation that it can be altered to fit.
Yes, even when the right size is more difficult to find than is the wrong size.

Thanks for the input!

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Originally Posted by Gibonius 

Minor Ebay ethics question: I purchased a pair of pants that was labeled "Khaki colored denim." They ended up being jean (five pocket) styled chinos, certainly not denim fabric. I haven't communicated with the seller yet, but is this a reasonable return?

To me, yes, but I believe in details. Since most people have no standards or ethics, you might be shot down.

Sort of halfway close to the statement made is felt to be equivalence. I just make the argument that when I agree to pay 100 and only 87 shows up how would they feel? Or maybe if I was paying 100 euros but I gave them 100 US dollars(assuming it is 2012) would details matter then?

I consider this seller error in which case they should pay return shipping as well.

I assume returns are to be paid by the buyer and this seller would expect that at least.

Does anyone know of a good place to get a suit altered in/around Portland, ME? A lot of the obvious choices that turn up in a google search get terrible reviews, and I'm reluctant to take a suit to someone who only has lots of experience hemming prom dresses and replacing zippers.

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Originally Posted by grahamalama 

Which shoes? Shoes in the first picture are Top-Siders. It wouldn't be uncommon to see a few people in fraternities at my school wearing something similar.  As for the suit, I know something a little less casual is in order. Those are just desert boots.

I realize that this is very late, but unless you are physically on a boat, Top-Siders are inappropriate with anything other than shorts. They just look bad. They make you look like a frat star, especially if you wear them with chinos. Don't do that to yourself.

EDIT: The khaki-colored denim question is clearly a return, unless you want to keep the pants. If you were promised khaki-colored kevlar and got cotton twill, you would return it, no?

I may be prejudiced. I'm at college, and live next to frat court, and Top-Siders are just about the only shoe the fraternity members wear. It's incredibly annoying.