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What would you change in this suit?

Associate

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Hi All,

Please help me improve my Chan pattern in preparation for their upcoming visit to town. The suit is my first and only Chan to date, a 3-to-2 button made in 150's Claytom mid-gray.

I'm generally happy, but what do I know... Having said that, I think that:

1. The shoulders can do with a little less padding or be less built-up.
2. The rear seems slightly longer than the front - maybe it's just my posture.
3. There's a wierd bunching up in the rear side of the sleeves, which may have to do with shoulder pitch(?)

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Earthmover

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Is it just the way it's photographed, or is the buttoning stance quite high? In the first picture, it looks like halfway between waist and chest. I think other things look fine, other than the areas you've already mentioned.
 

Tomasso

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Sorry to say, but the back is a mess. And, you may be on to something with your thoughts about the sleeves.
 

mensimageconsultant

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Also, from the side view, the waist area of the jacket might be projecting too far, well beyond the stomach.
 

itsstillmatt

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Tomasso is right. Back balance is way off and the collar itself is too short and is not huggingyour neck well.

In front, I would ask for fronts that are slightly more cut away, but that is preference. The back needs fixing.
 

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