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Issue with bespoke suit at Cad & The Dandy - please help

JosephStash

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Hi there,

I recently had a bespoke suit made by Cad & The Dandy. The process was good an when trying everything on I was happy with the fit of both the jacket and the trousers. It's a double breasted suit.

Since picking it up last weekend, I've worn the suit a total of twice for a total of about 8 hours. A couple of things

1. I'm aware of the convention of keeping the double breasted suit buttoned while sitting. Currently this causes the lapel to bend at a level that's higher than the top button, when sitting.

2. This extra stress seems to have caused creases across the chest of the suit (see picture).

Am I doing something wrong or should I ask for alterations to be made?

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

GBR

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You should NOT keep it buttoned whilst sitting, that is entirely wrong and plain daft. This is probably the cause of this minor issue.
 

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I am inclined to think that you probably have too much waist tapering on your garment thus when button up the pulling existed, and when sit down the pulling makes a fold line.

How about bringing the garment back for a quick iron and loosen the waist?
 

JosephStash

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I am inclined to think that you probably have too much waist tapering on your garment thus when button up the pulling existed, and when sit down the pulling makes a fold line.

How about bringing the garment back for a quick iron and loosen the waist?
Thanks - that makes sense, I'll aim to take it back next week. First experience with bespoke so...a little disappointed I guess
 

Caustic Man

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Fit issues are impossible to diagnose without seeing it on you. Those creases look like your jacket simply needs to be pressed. Personally I don't care if it's right or wrong, I unbutton my DB jackets when I sit because it's more comfortable for me. Post pics of you actually wearing your clothes while standing in a neutral stance if you want real advice.
 

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