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Blazer/Sport Coat Brand Recommendations for My Size?

wsumarine

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Hi all,

I'm looking for brand recommendations for my measurements. I’m looking for blazers and sport coats size 38/38L (I think). I’ve been sized by a tailor and told my size is 38L, but I’ve had a very hard time finding size 38 jackets with wide enough shoulders (there are a few, but not many).

My measurements are as follows:
Chest: 38
Shoulder:18.5
Waist: 31.5
Rec. Jacket length: 32 (although I’m okay with a littler shorter).
Sleeve: I have pretty long arms – 35 shirt sleeve, not sure what that translates into for a jacket

Can anyone give me any brand recommendations that generally fit my measurements or should I try to size down on the shoulders a little bit? It seems like most brands fall in the 17-18 inch shoulder measurement range for a 38…

Thanks!
 

joe4u

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Top of my head - Josbank, Brooks Brothers..
 

Quadcammer

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38s seem to vary between a 17 and an 18.5 shoulder width depending on brand, date of production, cut, etc.

i myself am also struggling to find a good quality navy blazer as my last one (a prl) met an untimely death.
 

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