Suit Jacket Size

[Wayne K]

I have not purchased a suit in a while and have lost some weight since my last purchase. I have always been measured as a 38 short jacket when in the shops. I am thinking about a MTM suit online and had my wife measure me. I looked up how to measure properly and the first time mesurement was 36 and the second time was 37. I assume to use the larger measurement.

If I decide to purchase a suit in the shops, am I better off trying on a 36 or a 38 jacket?

Wayne

 

[sho'nuff]

not sure why your question is this. you measured 36. you lost weight. then you buy a 36. if youre in the shops, try on a 36 then. but better yet, try on both. what shops? what brand? what tailor? your question is so general.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Wayne K

If I decide to purchase a suit in the shops, am I better off trying on a 36 or a 38 jacket?

Try both. Go with the one that fits better.

 

[ter1413]

if you purchase in a store, try on both and buy what fits.
i would not go with MTM online.

 

[Klobber]

+1, MTM online is 50/50 whether it ends in tears of frustration or not.

 

[Wayne K]

Originally Posted by Klobber

+1, MTM online is 50/50 whether it ends in tears of frustration or not.

I appreciate the feedback. Online MTM seems hard to get right.

I believe my true measurement is closer to 37, that I why I am asking. Generally, is it better to size up and tailor, or is it easier to work with a smaller jacket? Often it seems jackets are cut quite large, even a short.

Wayne

 

[dragon8]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Try both. Go with the one that fits better.

Originally Posted by ter1413

if you purchase in a store, try on both and buy what fits.
i would not go with MTM online.

+2. Try on as many brands and sizes as possible.