Tailoring a blazer to the right size

[Fanthom]

I'm size 48, and I have been given a nice classic blazer in size 52. Does anyone know if it is possible to have it tailored to the right size?

Thanks,
Marcus

 

[davei]

Anything's possible, but I wouldn't bother. With a 4 size difference, even if you could get the chest/shoulders/sleeves right, the pockets would then be too low.

 

[j]

I agree. A nice classic blazer in your size, if (as it sounds) you don't mind wearing semi-used clothing, might cost you $10. Of course a new one will be 50 times that. But the alteration cost will definitely not be worth the end result, which would likely look hackneyed in some way anyway. Find one that matches your stats on ebay for under $20 (be careful to measure a well-fitted garment precisely and compare) or in a thrift store for $3 and have it altered slightly to be perfect, then rejoice in your practical application of intelligence.

 

[Mike]

I have to agree with the other posts. I recently got a vintage suit for an increadible price. However it was a couple sizes too big. The pants were extremely large in the waist, like 5 inches too big. But I loved it and the price. I got it tailored and the cost was more than 5 times what I paid for the suit. The jacket came out alright but the pants are still a couple inches too big. Nothing a belt can't fix but still annoying. I should've just passed up the deal and looked for one closer to my size.

 

[a tailor]

the front of the jacket at the chest cannot be made more than one quarter inch smaller on each side.
why? because the breast pocket gets too close to the sleeve. even the quarter inch makes a difference.