Discuss exactly how to get a perfect fitting sportcoat/blazer/jacket...

[pdial]

Originally Posted by cold war painter

This is what worked for me:

1. Relax. Realise that you do not understand all the details, and maybe never will.
2. Find a tailor with results you like the look of.
3. Trust the tailor.
4. Wear the jacket.

Originally Posted by pebblegrain

Pretty simple 2 step process:

1. Stop making new threads
2. Repeat step 1

+1

 

[tchoy]

I would wear anyone of these jackets http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=211683 and find yourself a competent tailor even if it is more expensive.

 

[Ivystyle]

HAHAHAHAH... that was hilarious...

 

[Ivystyle]

Originally Posted by fcuknu

Too Funny... hahhahaha

 

[acecow]

You start meaningful threads, but you don't always take opposing views lightly. Anyway, here's my take on this. First of all, you need to know how you want to look like. Secondly, you need to find a GOOD tailor that knows his way around a suit. I eventually found such a tailor and I know he's going to do a perfect job and he knows what I want. Why? Because he's experienced, he communicates well and he is willing to listen to me as a customer. He also does fittings before finishing the job. Here's an example of a jacket that was too wide in the shoulders, the collar was loose and it was a mess in the waist and back. And here's the final result minus $250 out of my bank account:

I consider this an excellent fit, because that's what I like to see on myself. At this point I really don't care what anyone else thinks, although I do listen to people's critical opinion. Hope that helps.

 

[Reevolving]

Ivar, thanks for posting the sample pictures.

Originally Posted by cold war painter

This is what worked for me: 1. Relax. Realise that you do not understand all the details, and maybe never will. 2. Find a tailor with results you like the look of. 3. Trust the tailor. 4. Wear the jacket.
None of my friends or colleagues are tailoring their sportjackets. Short of stopping someone on the street, I'm not sure how to find a "Find a tailor with results you like the look of." Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by tchoy

I would wear anyone of these jackets http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=211683 and find yourself a competent tailor even if it is more expensive.
These are very cool patterns. This is just what I would consider. A notch above "boring and plain", but nothing wacky I almost bid on this yesterday, but held off. I want to do this right, and do it once.

 

[Master Squirrel]

I buy jacket two sizes too small and then use vivisection to make it fit perfectly.

 

[Reevolving]

Ace, thanks for the picture. Very nice outfit.
At $250, my plan of doing just 1 utility jacket makes even more sense.

It seems the shoulders are still too big.
Also, try not to have the PS match your tie so closely.

 

[tchoy]

These are very cool patterns.
This is just what I would consider.
A notch above "boring and plain", but nothing wacky

I almost bid on this yesterday, but held off. I want to do this right, and do it once.

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I can't see the fabric too well but that looks like an odd jacket too me.

 

[Reevolving]

Sharing some SpooPoker advice on this topic via PM.

Originally Posted by Reevolving

Spoo, I just saw your corduroy jacket contest entry. I love the fit of the jacket, and it really stands out from the rest. It just looks like a stylish fit, yet it's hard to quantify. I do see the jacket is a bit shorter than SF would have advised a year ago. How exactly do you communicate to your tailor how much to suppress the torso and midsection? You can't exactly pin a jacket. Do you "eggroll" the jacket around you tighter, so they can get a sense of how tight you want to jacket to me? Is there some rule of thumb you use? (2 finger rule, etc) Assume my tailor has NO idea about "SF fit" at all, and just fits old men. What do I tell her to do? I'm not even sure how to show her, outside of showing her a pic. I bet she thinks I am very weird b/c no other customer she has goes for slim fit, etc.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Hey man - Thanks for writing. As far as communication with a tailor, I would normally go to someone who has a greater sense of modern tailoring to do work that turns out like this, rather than some dusty old tailor who normally cuffs triple pleated pants. Bring a picture and that is really the greatest way to communicate with them. Words can be misconstrued or misinterpreted, but a picture is a clear definition of what you want. Also, modern jackets are cut on a mold more suited towards what you want, so if you have a piece that is older than, say - 5 years or so old, you will encounter issues that cannot be fixed by a tailor - low buttoning points, gorges, padded shoulders, etc. Go to Saks or BG and just start trying on. Everyone is different, so you can get a sense of what works by first hand experience only. Once you find a brand/model/cut that works, you can comb the net for a deeper discount. You cant narrow it down by brand, as a 10yr old Armani will fit extremely different than an Armani from this season. Good luck with your fits and happy holidays!