Suit Advice

[jrocker]

I have an upcoming interview and I would like to purchase a suit. I tried on 2 (extra slim) wool suits, a 38R and a 38L. The brand is BAR III. I'm not sure on the proper length

I would appreciate any constructive feedback that you can provide.

Thanks

38L


38R

 

[jrocker]

Can anyone tell me if either of these are the proper length?

 

[breakaway01]

it's really hard to tell from those photos.
The 38L sleeves are too long but that's not a big deal as the sleeves can be shortened without difficulty. Does the jacket cover your rear? I can't tell.
More importantly, it's hard to tell from your pictures whether either jacket fits you properly in the shoulders and chest. You need front and back shots and you shouldn't be holding your phone to take them. Phone is tilted downwards which also messes up the perspective.

 

[jrocker]

 

[jrocker]

it's really hard to tell from those photos.
The 38L sleeves are too long but that's not a big deal as the sleeves can be shortened without difficulty. Does the jacket cover your rear? I can't tell.
More importantly, it's hard to tell from your pictures whether either jacket fits you properly in the shoulders and chest. You need front and back shots and you shouldn't be holding your phone to take them. Phone is tilted downwards which also messes up the perspective.

Thank you for the reply, I posted to front pictures. I think that both of them covered my rear but I have long arms?

Height:5'10"
136Lbs
Neck:14.5"
Chest:33"
Waist:30"

 

[breakaway01]

The jackets look big in the shoulders and chest to me. That is, the shoulders on the suit are sticking out beyond where your shoulders actually end. It also seems too roomy in the chest and waist. While that can usually be fixed by tailoring, shoulders are much more difficult to alter and it's not usually recommended that you try.

With your measurements you probably need a 36 jacket, or possibly even a 34 jacket, and not a 38. I'm 5'10", 145 lb, 37 in chest and I typically wear a 36R jacket or occasionally a slim 38.

 

[dohare]

I'm assuming you're on a budget considering you're buying a suit at Macy's, so for the $250-300 you're spending out of necessity, i don't think the fit is that particuarly bad. the 38R fits you loads better than the 38L. it looks like proper length. get the waist slimmed up, find a shirt with a tad shorter sleeve lengths, pants hemmed, and it should be passable. the shoulders do look a bit big, but on your budget, i think it's fine.

also for future reference: there is a fit thread for issues such as this.

 

[breakaway01]

Macy's sells the Bar III suits in 36R. I'd try that first before you try altering the 38. Also what color is that suit? I think it's navy (good). Don't do black for an interview suit.

 

[Indyoshi68]

The jackets look big in the shoulders and chest to me. That is, the shoulders on the suit are sticking out beyond where your shoulders actually end. It also seems too roomy in the chest and waist. While that can usually be fixed by tailoring, shoulders are much more difficult to alter and it's not usually recommended that you try.

With your measurements you probably need a 36 jacket, or possibly even a 34 jacket, and not a 38. I'm 5'10", 145 lb, 37 in chest and I typically wear a 36R jacket or occasionally a slim 38.

+1.

You are (appear to be) very slim - the last thing you need is a jacket that's too big/long or pants that don't give you a clean, smooth silhouette. You could take the jacket and pants waist in, but what would happen to the back of the jacket at the nape of your neck? Bunchy? Sitting away from your shirt? Folding?

I'm 6'1", 175, relatively healthy, 37.5" chest...38R all day for me (or Xtra-slim 40). 39 is ideal, but cannot often find OTR in that size.

36R is the way to go for you, it seems...so you can save alteration costs and get that killer tie/pocket square? Good luck to you!

...wait. 136 lbs with a 33" chest? ...probably 34R for you - but harder to find.