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An $80 tweed jacket I bought on a whim, from eBay, fits me better than my local tailor's bespoke suit. It's also way more comfortable to wear while buttoned.
On one hand, I feel frustration that I dropped $1000 on something that doesn't satisfy me.
On the other hand, elation that an $80 jacket is more satisfying to wear, more comfortable, and will likely get more wear.
Also bodes well for sticking to buying used/vintage in the future, I may not be as hard to fit as I thought.
While it's amazing that you found that jacket that fits you perfectly. it seems like big jump to assume that you will be able to replicate that experience with future vintage purchases.
The best news in all this, is that you are now able to look at that jacket, measure it, and understand what it is about it that makes it so comfortable and pleasant to wear for you.