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I want C, but my tailor always gives me D. My alterations tailor knows what I like though (after they made several OTR jackets into D)
If I was built for D, I would want D. To make me look like D, my tailor would need to start with NFL shoulder pads.
What if you went for a draped chest and soft-but-extended shoulders?
You know, I don't know what a draped chest is. I have to look into that. My tailor has never mentioned it either. Merci.
Extra room in the chest, basically. I haven't got a very impressive figure, but I find I look a little better with some room in the chest.
On me, this coat:
http://faintyoungsunking.tumblr.com/post/41797767717/today-pringle-tie-but-i-dont-know-what-tartan
has less room in the chest than this coat:
http://faintyoungsunking.tumblr.com/post/43019677670/what-i-wore-today-with-brown-nubuck-chelsea
which means that, though the waist feels like it's about the same, the green jacket has more taper from the chest to the waist.
Here's a more technical explanation:
http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot.com/search/label/drape
Sufficient to ensure the garment fits and looks right - there is no absolute answer to your unthinking question.