My dinner jacket fit

[danilo]

Ok, just want to preface by saying that it is SUPER difficult for me to find any kind of suit, tux, sport coat, etc. that fits me. I have pretty broad shoulders 48"over-arm and a wide chest 38" however I have a small torso, waist 30", and I'm short 5'7

Either way, I'm not rich and I had a hell of a time finding any tuxedo that was even remotely descent for my wedding... I ended up getting this one from ebay brand new. It's made in Malaysia, construction is mediocre obviously, the wool is supposed to be from Italy. This is definitely not the tuxedo that James Bond would wear.

I wanted a peak lapel, but the notch was my only choice. And I suppose it fits ok for pre-alteration. I've tried on other dinner jackets as well and they all fit me bad, I guess one day when I save up enough money I will just have all my suits tailor made.

Oh yeah, ignore my super secret protein concoction of protein powder, mango martini mix, and single malt scotch.

Until then here are my pics...

C/N: not even remotely the best tux; not the best model; not the best fit; I'm marrying the best girl

 

[rioni]

Stay off the ice brah. Shoulders look abit too wide (on the back shot) and is the jacket ventless? not too bad

 

[danilo]

What's ice? Steroids? hehe

Yes the jacket is ventless, I like the details of the jacket (flapless pockets, with satin lining, soft wool, satin stripe on side of pants) the whole thing cost me $150.

 

[Orgetorix]

Not bad at all. You could certainly do worse. Lower the collar, and I think you'll be good to go.

 

[contaygious]

There's a bump in the back, not sure if that's the way you are standing or if it needs to be smoothed out.

 

[voxsartoria]

Looks more breakfast jacket than dinner jacket.


- B

 

[fcuknu]

so, I guess Ill say it.....

What did you censor on the fridge?

 

[danilo]

Originally Posted by contaygious

There's a bump in the back, not sure if that's the way you are standing or if it needs to be smoothed out.

Yeah I noticed that, I get that in most every coat I tried on, has to do with my back/shoulders.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Looks more breakfast jacket than dinner jacket.


- B

Funny; for a morning wedding, in the warm weather of Georgia I would wear a white jacket.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by fcuknu

so, I guess Ill say it.....

What did you censor on the fridge?

I approve the protein powder and adjacent Scotch. Good combo.


- B

 

[danilo]

Originally Posted by fcuknu

so, I guess Ill say it..... What did you censor on the fridge?
Pictures of me and my girl... nothing erotic. Just wasn't needed for the subject at hand.

By the way, any suggestions for some black round cuff links for the budget minded buyer?

 

[contaygious]

Originally Posted by danilo

Yeah I noticed that, I get that in most every coat I tried on, has to do with my back/shoulders.

I have these on my shoulders from working out, but my tailor smooths them for me. You can try that, but I've only done it with MTM not RTW jackets.

 

[XeF4]

Where's the protien ma!?

 

[idfnl]

Screw the jacket, noice pot holders bro, tellin ya, post those in FS and I am on it -I'll take the pot lid and Foreman Grill too

 

[Tarmac]

is that an All-Clad lid? mommy is a baller. duz your mommy need a man?

 

[Luddite]

Wee bit....notchy.