Can Suit Shoulder Width Be Reduced Through Alterations?

[slick007]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if a suit jacket shoulder width was a bit too wide on someone, could it be altered and reduced? Let's say, something reasonable like about 1" at most? Most tailors will say no but I think some tailors have done it for others.

Does someone know if it's possible?

 

[add911_11]

From what I knew, only the sleeve head could be adjust to compensate the bad fit.

 

[David Reeves]

100% yes it can be done its a fairly common alteration.

 

[Needsmoreshoes]

Yeah it can - I've had shoulders brought in before - worked really well though it wasn't a cheap alteration

 

[comrade]



Hey guys,
I was wondering if a suit jacket shoulder width was a bit too wide on someone, could it be altered and reduced? Let's say, something reasonable like about 1" at most? Most tailors will say no but I think some tailors have done it for others.
Does someone know if it's possible?

Yes. My tailor can do it with alacrity.
Never did it for me, but reduced/eliminated padding in
several of my suits/jackets. Downside: He's in Menlo
Park CA- 30 miles south of San Francisco. His name is:

Bob Stancovic
650- 323-9614

 

[FidelCashflow]

It can be done - but make sure the tailor who does it is competent, as it's one of the more complex tasks - also it can get expensive, so get a quote.

 

[Zac Duncan]

Sure!

 

[JohnAppleseed]

It can be done but considered a 'major operation' and relatively expensive. My suggestion is to find a real tailor to do it and not simply an alterations place.

 

[sullivan025]

I believe it can the width can be reduced but you have to take it to your tailor so he can gauge the fabric.

 

[jamesleo629]

It is possible to alter a suit shoulder according to your size and be fit in what you wearing on.

 

[Blacksheep]

It can be done - but make sure the tailor who does it is competent, as it's one of the more complex tasks - also it can get expensive, so get a quote.

This.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]



It can be done but considered a 'major operation' and relatively expensive. My suggestion is to find a real tailor to do it and not simply an alterations place. 

Agreed. It is possible but is certainly not something you should trust to anyone other than an actual tailor.

 

[slick007]

How much is the average price?

 

[FidelCashflow]

I recently had a few done for $250 each - but I probably paid a premium for my tailor - don't cheap out on this, if someone messes up the suit is garbage.

 

[chogall]

Got several done for ~$70 per jacket. SF Bay Area.

Not at the neighborhood dry cleaner type of joint.