Hi all, new in town here and looking for some advice. I apologise as this will be long winded.... Forgive me.
I'm getting married in May and I'm in need of a suit. I've made the decision to go with pre-owned from a reputable reseller as this will allow me to get the best quality suit within a limited budget. I've been reading and re-reading articles to death about what colours will work, what size to buy etc. (along with myriad other wedding related articles) and it's kind of turned into a soup in my head so I'm hoping someone kind can give me a hand.
I've sort of narrowed it down to 2 suits, both Canali, one is new without tags and the other excellent condition.
My first question is fit, one of the suits is a 32 waste, with an additional 2 inches of fabric for alterstalte. By my own measurements and by what my jeans say, I'm a 34. Is two sizes to much alter? Also, the chest is 20" pit to pit, my chest measures 42". Will that be problematic or is it negligible?
My other is a question of coordination. I have already purchased a pair of Mark Mcnairy low Chukka boots in walnut leather.. I probably should have but the suit first and then the shoes to match but here we are.
Assuming all things are equal with size, which suit will work better, the dark grey nailhead, or the mid gray (please please don't say neither). Pictures to follow.
Thanks in advance for you patience, advice and understanding.
I'm getting married in May and I'm in need of a suit. I've made the decision to go with pre-owned from a reputable reseller as this will allow me to get the best quality suit within a limited budget. I've been reading and re-reading articles to death about what colours will work, what size to buy etc. (along with myriad other wedding related articles) and it's kind of turned into a soup in my head so I'm hoping someone kind can give me a hand.
I've sort of narrowed it down to 2 suits, both Canali, one is new without tags and the other excellent condition.
My first question is fit, one of the suits is a 32 waste, with an additional 2 inches of fabric for alterstalte. By my own measurements and by what my jeans say, I'm a 34. Is two sizes to much alter? Also, the chest is 20" pit to pit, my chest measures 42". Will that be problematic or is it negligible?
My other is a question of coordination. I have already purchased a pair of Mark Mcnairy low Chukka boots in walnut leather.. I probably should have but the suit first and then the shoes to match but here we are.
Assuming all things are equal with size, which suit will work better, the dark grey nailhead, or the mid gray (please please don't say neither). Pictures to follow.
Thanks in advance for you patience, advice and understanding.