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Suggestions for adjusting MTM Suit?

contortmanteau

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Got this suit MTM from studiosuits.com. I'm thinking about getting another from them, this time a 2-button. The fit seems decent, but I wonder if anyone more knowledgeable of suit tailoring would recommend I tweak my measurements to improve the fit. Thinking maybe slimmer in the arms? A little slimmer in the thigh? Not sure if trying to fiddle w/ it would make it better or worse. Thanks for any advice!


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As you probably know, a “hard” 3 button jacket is not a common look. Sometimes it can work but I am usually not a big fan. The buttons are pretty high on your jacket and the lapels look skimpy. @Thin White Duke might give you some advice on that jacket.

As far as your next 2-button jacket goes, the biggest changes I’d make would be to lower the buttoning point to be at your natural waist and widen the lapels.

I wouldn’t slim the sleeves or the trousers.
 

contortmanteau

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As you probably know, a “hard” 3 button jacket is not a common look. Sometimes it can work but I am usually not a big fan. The buttons are pretty high on your jacket and the lapels look skimpy. @Thin White Duke might give you some advice on that jacket.

As far as your next 2-button jacket goes, the biggest changes I’d make would be to lower the buttoning point to be at your natural waist and widen the lapels.

I wouldn’t slim the sleeves or the trousers.
Exactly the kind of style advice I need. Thank you so much!
 

Daniel Hakimi

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I agree. Go for a 2-button (the current position of your middle button is good), wider lapels. Sleeves are not too big, but if they ride up too much while you move your arms, some adjustments might help. The shoulder might be a tad big, it's hard to tell liket his. And obviously we don't see how your trousers are breaking.
 

contortmanteau

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I agree. Go for a 2-button (the current position of your middle button is good), wider lapels. Sleeves are not too big, but if they ride up too much while you move your arms, some adjustments might help. The shoulder might be a tad big, it's hard to tell liket his. And obviously we don't see how your trousers are breaking.
Awesome, thank you for the advice!
 

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