What companies sell jackets with narrow shoulders and roomy chests?

[Jay687]

I can't seem to find any jackets with ~17" shoulders that fit my ~38" chest. Unfortunately, most size 38 jackets all have 18" shoulders. Even size 36 jackets are nearly that usually.

I know MTM is a route I could (and perhaps should) go, but not looking to spend $500+ on sportscoats, blazers, etc. I'm looking for jackets in the $200-300 price range. Ultimately, I'm also willing to have it be a bit snug around in the chest if it firsts my shoulders... since maybe I can let the chest out an inch or so.

If taking the shoulders in were easier, I'd do that... but considering I've always heard it's difficult, expensive and won't necessarily turn out right... it makes me hesitate to try.


Anyway, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[kulata]

http://www.shopthefinest.com/p-57245-luigi-borrelli-light-blue-sportcoat-size-38-us-48-eu.aspx

 

[Jay687]

Well, although that's way out of my price range, it did answer my question... so thank you.

It does make me happy knowing the sizing at least exists OTR... it makes me feel better about myself I don't have freakishly out of proportion chest/shoulders.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Ring Jacket, from Japan, tend to have narrower shoulders. The US38 equivalent sold by some US retailers have 17.25" shoulders and 40" chest. See here:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/356901/ring-jacket-japan

In fact, in general, Japanese brands tend to have narrower shoulders for the same chest size. But you have to be careful because many are just narrower all round... try before you buy, as ever.

Plenty of Italian brands also have narrower shoulders than US ones.

 

[Jay687]

Any Italian brands that can be had in the $200-$300 range? I don't mean retail with that, more so discounted or second hand. But I definitely don't have budget to spend anywhere over $500. Especially since for above that I'd like go with MTM.

 

[chogall]

Anne Klein, Jones New York, Tahari.

 

[Jay687]



Anne Klein, Jones New York, Tahari.

Hilarious.