Rhodia
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I concur with this on the trousers. I can wear Natalino, but not the old SM. I intend on trying the new SM High-Rise cut to compare (the back rise and seat are supposed to be improved).I just got the Natalino tobacco linen suit. 40L/34. Compared to SM SS23 34 contemporary trouser, Natalino seat/thigh feels a bit looser. The thigh might actually measure the same but it's a little less restrictive when sitting, I think because the back rise is higher. The leg has a slight gradual taper vs SM looks very straight leg on me.
I was in the same boat. My SM 34s are tighter than ideal but not bad for RTW. Never tried the 35s. Natalino only has even sizes and 36 seems too big. Curious how SM updated fit compares. Might hit the sweet spot.
Regarding the jacket the shoulders fit really well but chest and waist is a bit full for my body. For reference SM 40L on me requires only sleeves shortened a quarter inch, otherwise nearly perfect but shoulders a touch narrow (41 shoulders would probably be ideal).
It's at the tailor's but I can post measurements/pics when I get it back.
My only issue with the Natalino trousers is that they're inconsistent across fabrics and colors. Last season I bought the Tropical Wool and the Linen. The linen fits a full size larger in every way (and it stretches out with wear). Natalino does allude to this in the description however.
But even the Tropical Wool is slimmer in one color opposed to the other. This is not an issue exclusive to Natalino by any means -- Spier and Anglo-Italian have the same problem, and I'm sure many other manufacturers do as well.
Just be aware of variations and if you're on the border of sizes, try two.