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Your thoughts on jacket fit?

Narciso

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I know it gets asked a lot, but that's only cause it's really helpful. So, could I get some thoughts on this jacket? I know the sleeves are too short, that should be an easy fix, but what else? Are the quarters too closed? Can/should anything be done about this? I should probably take the waist in a bit, no? Looks like I have a 2" drop instead of my regular 8" in those pictures The camera was at a low angle for some of these pictures. Thanks. http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?i...1010167fr4.jpg http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?i...1010179eq6.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?i...9769229ae9.jpg http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?i...1010171um1.jpg
 

a tailor

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just lengthen the sleeves and take in the sides. forget the quarters.
 

Philip1978

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Originally Posted by a tailor
just lengthen the sleeves and take in the sides. forget the quarters.

+1
 

mensimageconsultant

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It looks too tight in the chest. For those inclined to disagree, that jacket is traditional-looking and not made for the "slim" look.
 

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Originally Posted by mensimageconsultant
It looks too tight in the chest. For those inclined to disagree, that jacket is traditional-looking and not made for the "slim" look.
Not to me, but it does look like he has a slightly over-erect shoulders-back posture (looking at the back compared to the chest) which might give that impression. Might be just for the pictures though, that's a common habit.
 

Golf_Nerd

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Originally Posted by a tailor
just lengthen the sleeves and take in the sides. forget the quarters.

+2
 

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