Alterations (jacket shortening) Cost

[mack11211]

Originally Posted by Nataku

I'd need to get the trousers shortened too (another clue he was tall) as they are 35" . I'm getting a lot of "Don't alter its", so my question is: Does it look ok as is or should I sell them and use the profits for a suit that fits. I have trouble selling finds like this because it's not everyday I come across 3 like new $3-$4k suits in a thrift store!
You can't wear it and look good, so you might as well sell it. A quick search of completed listings for the brand in suits shows asking prices for new suits at around 500, with very few selling. You should be able to get a few hundred dollars per suit, which with smart ebaying (or use of one or another Quality Seller) plus the work of a good tailor should leave you looking great.

 

[texas_jack]

I think if you took off an inch i'd look great. You have to realize that short jackets are in fashion right now so a lot of people will think it's too long but I think it would be fine if you took off about an inch.

 

[Despos]

Shorten one and see how it comes out or the tailor could baste the length up without opening or cutting anything and you could judge the result yourself. You need a good relationship with a tailor with a good eye to advise you on such matters.

 

[a tailor]

three inches? forget it. or you grow taller.

 

[whnay.]

Not a good idea, just sell the bitches.

 

[Nataku]

Yeah, I'm just gonna sell them. I *********** ton of pictures today to list on eht auction site tomorrow. All you tall guys can snag these up when I post the link in the B/S forum!

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Nataku

Yeah, I'm just gonna sell them. I *********** ton of pictures today to list on eht auction site tomorrow. All you tall guys can snag these up when I post the link in the B/S forum!
Good move.