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suit sizing

  1. hnik33

    How to buy suits when jacket size and trouser size

    Hi Styleforum, I went to Saks looking for nicer suits than the normal Charles Tyrwhitt suits I buy. However, the jacket sizes all match the trouser sizes. So for example the 44L Jacket has a 44 waist Trouser. However there’s a 6 inch delta between my chest and my trouser size (44L jacket fits...
  2. imanewbie

    Rule of thumb size wise suit vs shirt?

    I was wondering if there is a formula to the shirt to suit ratio? Ok we know the length should be half inch short on the suit vs the shirt, but what about waist measruments, chest, etc...should they be equal on the suit to shirt or suit be slightly bigger to compensate for room?
  3. exchange239

    Major difference between a S and R in sizing suits

    I wanted to know if there are any major differences (aside from the obvious sleeve length) between say a 40S and a 40R. If I normally wear a 40S in one cut, would I have a big problem wearing a 40R in that same cut with the normal tailoring done?

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