journeyman_al57
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I just bought my first sports coat from Spier and Mackay (and really, my first "real" piece of tailoring not counting a suit I got from Suit Supply 8 or so years ago). Navy Hopsack, full canvas, Contemporary fit.
I took it to a respected tailor in my area and had some sticker shock when he quoted $340 for alterations. That puts total cost of the jacket at over $900, which I know is "reasonable" in comparison to what one might get from higher end shops, but is hard to swallow.
Would I be better served returning the coat and looking elsewhere for pieces that are a closer fit off the rack? Or does the quality of a full canvas construction from S&M merit a $900 price? Just seems to really eat at the value prop.
(If it helps, the jacket was fitting well at the shoulders, but needed to be let out at the waist and, according to the tailor, the armholes. $250 for that, plus $90 to finish sleeves and button holes. It makes me wonder if I just ought to size up? I don't think I'm that bizarre a person to fit, though I suppose my shoulders are on the narrow side for my build. Apologies if I'm not supposed to list prices here..first post)
I took it to a respected tailor in my area and had some sticker shock when he quoted $340 for alterations. That puts total cost of the jacket at over $900, which I know is "reasonable" in comparison to what one might get from higher end shops, but is hard to swallow.
Would I be better served returning the coat and looking elsewhere for pieces that are a closer fit off the rack? Or does the quality of a full canvas construction from S&M merit a $900 price? Just seems to really eat at the value prop.
(If it helps, the jacket was fitting well at the shoulders, but needed to be let out at the waist and, according to the tailor, the armholes. $250 for that, plus $90 to finish sleeves and button holes. It makes me wonder if I just ought to size up? I don't think I'm that bizarre a person to fit, though I suppose my shoulders are on the narrow side for my build. Apologies if I'm not supposed to list prices here..first post)