Please critique my tweed jacket

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by amplifiedheat

I'm going to have to ask you to go to medical school if you want to talk this way. Hyperlordosis is a painful condition that cannot be diagnosed from fit pics.

OPs spinal curvature looks relatively normal in this case, certainly no hyperlordosis (or kyphosis, for that matter).

And, as you say, lordosis/kyphosis are permanent structural issues with the spine, not postural issues that can be corrected by just standing differently.

 

[Svenn]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

OPs spinal curvature looks relatively normal in this case, certainly no hyperlordosis (or kyphosis, for that matter).

And, as you say, lordosis/kyphosis are permanent structural issues with the spine, not postural issues that can be corrected by just standing differently.

How does one correct, as you say, merely postural lordosis? I notice my tendency when I'm not thinking about it is to stick my stomach out and create an unnecessary amount of curve in my lower back, which turns painful later on. Do I tighten my abs more when I'm standing, or clench my glueteal muscles slightly? I've noticed most indigenous people around the world seem to have an extra amount of curve in the lower back, maybe it's compensation for pain or tightness elsewhere in the body?

 

[radicaldog]

Not bad at all. Vents gape a bit, but in a relatively tolerable way. A good fit overall.

 

[Maccimus]

Originally Posted by Svenn

Very nice! Especially like the smooth back, That's usually where we see the most problems.

What is the weight of the tweed in oz? Would you say it's a fairly thick fabric?

One thing I noticed was the odd bulbous area just beneath your shoulders in the chest... I wonder if that is an excess of drape that should be cut closer to your chest?

The armhole looks like it could go a tad higher, but I know it's hard to convince tailors to do that (I'm engaged in an epic struggle with my HK tailor at the moment about that)

The fabric is 360gram per meter (single width). Fairly thick to me.
The "odd bulbous area" was made to compensate my weak chest, though not very successful. If it is closely cut to my body, it would look weird, I know myself well.

 

[enarchay]

Out of curiosity, how much did it cost?

 

[Fat-tie-knot]

Great looking jacket. I would have went for a single vent myself.

 

[Parker]

Looks really good. I'm with Manton on going with a slightly wider shoulder.
I even like the hacking pockets!

 

[Maccimus]

Originally Posted by enarchay

Out of curiosity, how much did it cost?

I paid the tailor 2000RMB which equals to 300USD.

 

[Maccimus]

Originally Posted by Parker

Looks really good. I'm with Manton on going with a slightly wider shoulder.
I even like the hacking pockets!
Thanks. I was inspired by a WAYWRN shot.

 

[Maccimus]

Originally Posted by Professor Chaos

I'm the posture police. You're under arrest.

Correct the hyperlordosis, excessive internal rotation of the humerous, and the excessive forward lean, and this sc will look much better on you.

Sorry sergeant. I was born in this way. Cant correct it without a surgery.

 

[Manton]

On shoulders, it's not just an aesthetic thing, it's a fit issue. Your upper sleeves are buckling inward, that's a sure sign of shoulders that are too narrow.

 

[Maccimus]

Thanks Manton. I will talk to the tailor about this in next project. His suggestion seems to be correct.

 

[unjung]

Manton, please confirm if you see a divot.

 

[enarchay]

Originally Posted by Maccimus

I paid the tailor 2000RMB which equals to 300USD.

For the tailoring, or for a jacket to be crafted? If the former, how much was the jacket?

 

[Gus]

Nice jacket and pockets. I agree the shoulders could be a bit wider.

I could see the jacket with a blue chambray shirt with a cutaway collar and a knit tie or scarf.