BB Fitzgerald Fit Critique

[bck]

I purchased a BB Fitzgerald in navy (40R) quite a long time ago, and I'm going to need to wear it in a month or so. I'm thinking about taking it to a tailor for alterations. I want to take in the waist a bit and shorten my sleeves. Any suggestions? Sorry for the quality of the pics...

 

[Grenadier]

It's probably too late now, but I think you bought it a size or two too big.

 

[bck]

I bought the size that the sales rep recommended to me. Do you think I can get it tailored to fit me better?

 

[texas_jack]

I think if you have the waist taken in on the jacket it will look a lot better.

 

[bck]

I'll get the waist taken in. How do you think the trousers fit? I'm thinking about taking them in some, too. Also, is it very noticeable that I'm wearing a size or two bigger than what I should be wearing? This is my first suit, and I had no idea it's a size or two too big for me. It felt right when I tried it on, and the sales rep recommended that I buy this one. Thanks.

 

[kingyouth]

Originally Posted by bck

I'll get the waist taken in. How do you think the trousers fit? I'm thinking about taking them in some, too. Also, is it very noticeable that I'm wearing a size or two bigger than what I should be wearing? This is my first suit, and I had no idea it's a size or two too big for me. It felt right when I tried it on, and the sales rep recommended that I buy this one. Thanks.

It's quite noticeable. The Fitzgerald should be a tailored suit, which it doesn't look like it is on you.

Did the sales rep actualy measure you for the suit? I am always surprised by the number of salespeople who don't measure men for their proper size.

 

[bck]

No, he did not measure me. He just made me try on different sizes. If it's that noticeable, am I better off just selling this for what I get and buying it in a size that fits me? Or is it possible to spend less than $200 and get it tailored to make it look good?

 

[bck]

I dug up the receipt. I bought the suit on June 21, 2010. The total was 698.33. I think they did alterations on it (they changed the waist a little bit and cuffed the trousers but didn't touch anything else) and charged me 18 bucks. I've been doing a little bit of searching and it seems that they have a good return/exchange policy. Should I go to the BB at Lenox and ask if I can get a refund or exchange for a different size? Thanks.

 

[deveandepot1]

Originally Posted by bck

Should I go to the BB at Lenox and ask if I can get a refund or exchange for a different size? Thanks.

Yes.

 

[CYstyle]

yes a size smaller. ask for the tailor. hopefully he's better.

 

[CYstyle]

try size 36r and a 38r see which one fits better

 

[RyanAnderson]

Originally Posted by CYstyle

yes a size smaller. ask for the tailor. hopefully he's better.

+1. You need a 38

 

[Grenadier]

Originally Posted by bck

I bought the size that the sales rep recommended to me. Do you think I can get it tailored to fit me better?
It'll look better when the sides are taken in. The sleeve are too long, they need to be .5-1" shorter. The trousers also look like they're bunching, I'm not sure what would be the alteration to fix it, but it seems like if there's fabric to let out, it might help them drape better.

 

[bck]

Thanks all for the feedback. I'll try to exchange it for a 39R or a 38R first. If that doesn't work out, I'll take in the sides, shorten the sleeves, and do something about the trousers. BTW, do the shoulders look too big for me?

 

[reidrothchild]

I doubt you'll be able to return or exchange the suit if they've already altered it, but I really don't see a need to return it. Shoulders look like they fit you fine, but the pics make it hard to tell. If you get the shoulders too small, you'll end up with nasty divots where the arm meets the shoulder instead of a smooth line. Just have the waste taken in and sleeves shortened. Also try and figure out how to clean up the pants.