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hymo - i think it's a great idea that you decided to consult the forum for advice. i look forward to pictures of your second fitting.Originally Posted by dragonxking
I think the gorge and the buttons are both way too high. The length is also a bit short. The sleeves don't look shaped right--they bunch in the back and don't curve elegantly. There appears to be some bagging in the backside of your trousers. Perhaps the back rise is too long.Originally Posted by mafoofan
The buttoning point on your right side still looks lower than the left side. I think it may be that the front balance is too long, notice how the front edge is far from vertical and the bottoms of the fronts are not horizontal (and the corner of the right front is peeking out from behind the bottom or the left).Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum
I find the gorge too high and think the buttons need to be lowered as well. It may be the angle of the pic, but the buttons also appear to be misaligned?? Is that S'pore in the background?Originally Posted by medtech_expat
hymo;3511209 said:1. A 1/2" dart will be taken out at the lapel/gorge area, as is typical for DBs. You don't need this 3. The middle row of buttons will be moved 1" down. In the pics you see, the middle row of buttons are 1/4" ABOVE the waistline (which is a no-no for a DB). Not enoughSecond fitting just now... 1. Quarter inch more waisting each side 2. Sleeves to be rotated backwards 2. Shoulder slope correction on right side 3. 1/2" less back balance on navy trousers, 3/4" shorter 4. 3/4" shorter flannel trousersOriginally Posted by hymo
The first fitting was way better than the second. You really mucked up the balance of the jacket. Balance is the biggest issue at present and needs to be corrected first. Straighten shoulder to straighten out front edge. To make the front edge perpendicular to the ground. This will also bring the collar down on the sides of your neck. Jacket sits too high at this point. Trim out the chest. Breast pocket, the chalk outline is too horizontal. Slope the pocket if it is not too late. You have to properly trim the sleeve, not rotate the sleeve. Lower button position. Reduce blades on the back. It looks huge. Waist line is too low, raise it up. Fronts have little to no shape. When the lapels are made, the bottom of the right front will be shorter by cutting the bottom at an angle so it will not show under the left front, so don't worry about it. Your tailor cuts nice pleats but did not cut the trouser to match the way you stand. He needs to cut for a forward hip/ flat seat to get the back clean. Why and how often will you wear a sweater under a DB jacket?
The fit is great, but I think you should get some real buttons and get rid of all those white lines that have been sewn into the jacket. They are too distracting.Originally Posted by HarleyBob
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