New Jacket Size Question

[B_P]

Hey, I just bought a slim fit suit that initially I felt fit pretty well, save for a little bowing of the lapels, which the salesperson insisted was acceptable and only because of my "broad shoulders." When I bought the suit home and tried it on again, I didn't feel that it fit as well as I remembered. Basically I'm not sure if I should take the jacket back and go up in size (to a 40L from 38L) or if it's acceptable. If I did go up in size I'd obviously have to go get the jacket tailored down. Opinions on the jacket size and the issue with the lapels bowing?

The vents are still stitched, so they aren't laying flat.

Lapels bowing when I spread my arms slightly/pull them up to my pockets.

Close up of the same thing.

Thoughts? Is the jacket too tight overall and are the bowing lapels a clear indicator of that? I was skeptical when the salesperson said it was okay, which is why I still have it ready to return. It's a slim fit suit which I haven't ever worn before, so I'm not sure if the fit should feel any different. Thanks for any insight.

 

[bowtielover]

Jacket dose look a pinch tight in the chest but seems to fit wel everywhere else.

 

[B_P]

Thanks, not sure if the chest can be altered with tailoring or if the only solution is to go larger.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

Possibly the jacket sleeves are too short, masked by shirt sleeves that are too short.

 

[spence]

Could just be the pics, but the coat could just be too small below the shoulders. It looks like it's pulling the back tight across the shoulder blades which is also pulling the front lapels out.

-spence

 

[mensimageconsultant]

This probably is a good way to decide:
If you are likely to get bigger (from, for example, weightlifting) in the near future, size up.

Ideally you could find a similar style for similar price/value from a line that includes size 39L.