Advice on first post-SF suit

[The Thin Man]

I'm trying to make my first real suit purchase and am weighing my options. I have unusual dimensions. I'm tall (6'2"), with normal shoulders (19") and waist (33"), but a thin chest (37"). I know, I know, eat more protein, lift weights....

Anyhow, my budget could go up to $1,500, so bespoke is out (I'm not going the Hong Kong route). I have two made-to-measure options in mind (Nick Hilton Studio or the English-American factory) but I wanted to solicit opinions on whether it would make more sense to try to get a ready-to-wear suit tailored. I've read some of the threads on the comparison, but I thought I'd ask for your opinions on three specific points:

1.\tIs it realistic to have a suit with a 42-inch chest (at the armpits) tailored down to 40-41 inches? Or would you never mess with the chest because it would mess up the armhole?

2.\tIf this is an option, would you not risk it if you didn't already have a tailor you trust (I don't)?

3.\tIs made-to-measure a bad option if your dimensions are truly odd? I've read that 38Ls can get 40Ls with waist suppression - am I tempting fate as a 37L?

Please be patient with a new member.

 

[binge]

How did Nick Hilton Studio and English-American answer these questions?

If either is your prospective maker, you've asked them the same haven't you?

 

[Nicola]

What's wrong with a 38L? Have you tried them on? Different bands will have different shoulder sizes. At worst try a few RTW to see if any fit you.


Did you measure yourself? Most people screw this up.

 

[I. Gentantithesis]

Don't want to gum up the works, but Nick Hilton's stuff used to be made by the Oakloom division of Hartz. Hartz was at one time, a few years ago, in negotiation to be acquired by Individualized Apparel Group's English American. Both were/are in situ Merrieland. If that transpired, could it be that Nick Hilton Studio is actually made by English American? So, your perceived dichotomy may be a false quandary. Just something to ponder. Of the techie reconfiguration one pleads incompetence.

Not that it relates to your question, however, you might want to consider a look-see at current eBay item #33037460037, if it's not too short and you're not above the suggestion. I know it's not a suit.

(If one has a 52" chest and a 48" waist, the same 4" differential, is one thin chested? Please be patient with my ignorance. Thank you.)