mullivan
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I recently came across this suit in my father's closet. Turns out it was his first interview suit (back in the 60s) and was apparently very high end at the time. I love the material - looks and feels great - but there are other aspects I don't like so much (listed below.) Anyway, it's mine now, and thankfully the shoulders are perfect (I think), and am trying to figure out what alterations it needs to be serviceable, and for what occasions. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
DISCLAIMER:
Some of the pics were taken from poor angels. Also, the suit has been hanging in a closet for 10 years and has not yet been pressed. This may make it hard to judge certain qualities of the suit.
Things I know need to be altered (mainly an overall tightening):
1. The jacket needs to brought in several inches around the waist.
2. The pants need to be brought in an inch at the waist.
3. The pants are very baggy in the seat. The crotch is also lower than I would prefer. I'd like to have both of these brought in.
Things I don't like so much, but not sure if it's worth altering:
1. The lapels are too wide for my taste. I prefer slightly slimmer ties, and I don't think those would work well with a lapel of this size. I've read this could be altered, but not sure how much it would cost and if it's worth it.
2. What's with only two buttons on the cuff? I'd like at least 3, if not 4, but this may look odd if the cut in the cuff is not extended in kind. Anyone have any experience making such an alteration?
3. It's tough to tell from the pics, but this is actually a three button jacket. The top button is too high though - it's almost hidden behind the lapel, making it unusable. I'd like to get this lowered ever so slightly so I can wear with the top two buttoned.
I recently came across this suit in my father's closet. Turns out it was his first interview suit (back in the 60s) and was apparently very high end at the time. I love the material - looks and feels great - but there are other aspects I don't like so much (listed below.) Anyway, it's mine now, and thankfully the shoulders are perfect (I think), and am trying to figure out what alterations it needs to be serviceable, and for what occasions. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
DISCLAIMER:
Some of the pics were taken from poor angels. Also, the suit has been hanging in a closet for 10 years and has not yet been pressed. This may make it hard to judge certain qualities of the suit.
Things I know need to be altered (mainly an overall tightening):
1. The jacket needs to brought in several inches around the waist.
2. The pants need to be brought in an inch at the waist.
3. The pants are very baggy in the seat. The crotch is also lower than I would prefer. I'd like to have both of these brought in.
Things I don't like so much, but not sure if it's worth altering:
1. The lapels are too wide for my taste. I prefer slightly slimmer ties, and I don't think those would work well with a lapel of this size. I've read this could be altered, but not sure how much it would cost and if it's worth it.
2. What's with only two buttons on the cuff? I'd like at least 3, if not 4, but this may look odd if the cut in the cuff is not extended in kind. Anyone have any experience making such an alteration?
3. It's tough to tell from the pics, but this is actually a three button jacket. The top button is too high though - it's almost hidden behind the lapel, making it unusable. I'd like to get this lowered ever so slightly so I can wear with the top two buttoned.