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Should I add more waist suppression to my English tailored jacket?

WatchmeWhipWatchmena

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Hi, I got this amazing English tailored jacket by a brand called Lutwyche. It's a size 44R and I'm normally a size 42-44 type of guy. I think the jacket fit very well on the shoulders and traps, which is normally the bane of my existance due to a square neck problems for most jackets. Now I've attached photos of the fit, do you think I should get more waist suppression or leave it as is? I've been told by my tailor that if I want more waist supression then he has to take the armpits in which may turn into a jacket that's super uncomfortable for me. The fabric is a fresco weave with wool,silk,linen. It feels extremely light.

I was googling last night on differences between English and Italian tailoring, and as a young person, I admit that the Italians do it for far better for young people. I have two italian jackets where there's so much waist suppression yet it fits perfectly on shoulder, giving me a very masculine X taper build. 20230428_191013.jpg 20230428_190708.jpg 20230428_190913.jpg 20230425_180149.jpg 20230428_190943.jpg
 

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I wouldn’t. There already is some waist suppression. Adding more risks exaggerating your hips.

As an aside, I’d consider shortening your shirt sleeves a bit. Could do this just by moving your sleeve cuff button so that rest higher on your hands.
 
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I wouldn’t. There already is some waist suppression. Adding more risks exaggerating your hips.

As an aside, I’d consider shortening your shirt sleeves a bit. Could do this just by moving your sleeve cuff button so that rest either on your hands.
Yeah I'll just leave it alone then. Thank you.
 
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