I am looking for some advice from those who have experience with S&M off-the-rack suit Jackets. I am 6"2' 185lbs. I own several SS Lazio suit jackets in a 40L and they fit very well (I have to have about 4cm let out of the waits). I just ordered an S&M suit jacket in a 40L contemporary and the fit is good, with the exception of the sleeves, which are about 3cm too long. The waist is ok, but maybe could be brought in 2cm. I had read that the size between SS and S&M was about the same, so I am not sure what the best option for me is.
Option 1: return the S&M suit jacket for a 40R contemporary (or slim?).
Option 2: Have a tailor shorten the sleeves and take in the waist.
I have gone over the sizing charts countless times and I am just not sure what my best option is. Seems like a toss-up. The S&M 40L needs the sleeves lengthened and waist taken in. The S&M 40R may need the sleeves lengthened and the jacket may be too short. Also the contemporary vs slim is a factor.
Any similar experience or advice is much appreciated.
Sizing charts for reference:
Option 1: return the S&M suit jacket for a 40R contemporary (or slim?).
Option 2: Have a tailor shorten the sleeves and take in the waist.
I have gone over the sizing charts countless times and I am just not sure what my best option is. Seems like a toss-up. The S&M 40L needs the sleeves lengthened and waist taken in. The S&M 40R may need the sleeves lengthened and the jacket may be too short. Also the contemporary vs slim is a factor.
Any similar experience or advice is much appreciated.
Sizing charts for reference:
Suit | Chest | Waist | Sholders | Sleeve | Back |
SS 40L Lazio | 110cm | 98cm *MTM | 46cm | 65cm | 79cm |
S&M 40L Contemporary | 110cm | 99cm | 46cm | 66.5cm | 79cm |
S&M 40R Contemporary | 110cm | 99cm | 46cm | 64cm | 76cm |
S&M 40R Slim | 110cm | 97cm | 46cm | 64cm | 76cm |
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