What suits should I be looking for? 38S jacket, 135 lbs, 28" waist, 5'3"

[WiredandTired]

Suit supply might be your ticket. Lots say the pants fit slim. The shipping is free and quick, but since you're in NY you might as well go into the store and try all their models.

 

[changeling]

Sorry for dropping out -- thanks for the suggestion on RLBL, HF and some Canali and Corneliani ... I checked ebay, and it looks like most of recent waist sizes were still 31 and up! Maybe I'll stick to looking for jackets used. I'll keep an eye out though.

 

[changeling]

As for suit supply, I called them a few months ago. They had one or two suits that would fit me, but the rep said I'd mainly have to look at separates there as well, alas.

 

[Master-Classter]

hey check the thread I started on 'clothes for the short guy' or something like that. I'm similar stats to you. I think it'll come down to shoulder size. I'm 5'6 130 28 waist (true waist 30) but like a 34s or at best a 36s, but it's only because of small shoulders. Depends how and where you carry your weight.

 

[changeling]

Thanks! What do you mean, "it'll come down to shoulder size" -- that shoulder size is the most important sizing factor?

This is your thread, right?
http://www.styleforum.net/t/68936/clothes-for-the-short-guy-stores-brands-lines-websites

 

[Master-Classter]

^ yeah that's the thread.



what I mean about shoulders is my chest is 37-38 inches, waist is 30 inches (size 28 pants), so you'd think I'm a 36s, but I need like 16.5 width shoulders, and those are impossible to find on a 36s, so I end up sizing down to 34s's and the pants and chest are a little snug. 36s does work for me in a few brands that are slim cut like say Prada or Dior, and softer bodies like Armani Collezioni, and even Theory in 36s but Burberry in a 34s is pretty bang on. But that's just me. If you have 17-18 shoulders, then most 36s's should work for you. Or depending on how you carry your weight, it's possible you're a 38s but based on being 135 that seems large.

MTM may be your best bet? Or really, just go with a list of brands (and a few models in each) and go fit on a LOT of suits