Hello all,
First of all, i want to apologize in advance for the dirty mirror and a little bit messy room.
I'm fairly new to classic menswear and i need some help. This is my father's dark green DB suit from the 90's. Do you think the low lapel height is something that i shouldn't consider wear nowadays?
Also, my observations: I consider this something more suited to evening or dinner time, or some similar events.
I think it fits me pretty well as a starting point. It's a little bit more tight that i would like right now because I'm 5-10 kilos above my preferred weight.
My shoulder is about 1-1,5 cm off from the very structured shoulder the jacket have. Do you think it should be taken in or it is ok? I'm also sceptical about the length of the cuff. There is fabric to let off if needed, but I'm not sure. Do you think the shirt cuff is showing to much? Also, there is a crease under the back collar, which to me seems that there is excess fabric that needs to be cut off. I think in the chest and waist the jacket fits me quite well.
Pants-wise , the waist needs major adjustments as well as the seat, which I think there is enough fabric to do so. The same applies to the the hem of the trousers. I'm sceptical about the "break" before the break. To my eyes that shows that the trousers are meant to be worn in the natural waist to drape naturally. I'm not sure that is something possible, like to extend the crotch. I don't know though and i haven't approached any tailors in my area. If anyone has any idea please let me know.
Something also very important. There are moth holes (pictures) in the left cuff of the jacket and under the left pocket. Do you think that is something fixable by a tailor or dry cleaners?
Thanks everyone who takes time to read this. Any thoughts are very much welcomed.
First of all, i want to apologize in advance for the dirty mirror and a little bit messy room.
I'm fairly new to classic menswear and i need some help. This is my father's dark green DB suit from the 90's. Do you think the low lapel height is something that i shouldn't consider wear nowadays?
Also, my observations: I consider this something more suited to evening or dinner time, or some similar events.
I think it fits me pretty well as a starting point. It's a little bit more tight that i would like right now because I'm 5-10 kilos above my preferred weight.
My shoulder is about 1-1,5 cm off from the very structured shoulder the jacket have. Do you think it should be taken in or it is ok? I'm also sceptical about the length of the cuff. There is fabric to let off if needed, but I'm not sure. Do you think the shirt cuff is showing to much? Also, there is a crease under the back collar, which to me seems that there is excess fabric that needs to be cut off. I think in the chest and waist the jacket fits me quite well.
Pants-wise , the waist needs major adjustments as well as the seat, which I think there is enough fabric to do so. The same applies to the the hem of the trousers. I'm sceptical about the "break" before the break. To my eyes that shows that the trousers are meant to be worn in the natural waist to drape naturally. I'm not sure that is something possible, like to extend the crotch. I don't know though and i haven't approached any tailors in my area. If anyone has any idea please let me know.
Something also very important. There are moth holes (pictures) in the left cuff of the jacket and under the left pocket. Do you think that is something fixable by a tailor or dry cleaners?
Thanks everyone who takes time to read this. Any thoughts are very much welcomed.
