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After doing searches for shoulder/chest sizing, is it correct to say that a suit should fit well on the shoulders and the rest can be tailored?
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Suit Sizing Rule of Thumb?
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Poindexter
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That's the way I work it, shoulders and upper body.
But then I do my own alterations and besides, I don't know nuthin'.
But then I do my own alterations and besides, I don't know nuthin'.
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Fit must be right in the shoulders and overall length. You should try to get the chest to fit well, but it could be changed. Sleeves and tapering can be done easily.Originally Posted by saiyar1
Indeed, but if sleeves are with working button cuffs, length alterations are problematic in that sleeve alterations would have to take place on where the shoulders meet the sleeve.
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You can shorten a typical jacket body by about an inch, but shortening more than that will usually look off.Originally Posted by tgt465
You might be able to get by with more if it has patch pockets and the waist suppression is otherwise ok.
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Indeed, but if sleeves are with working button cuffs, length alterations are problematic in that sleeve alterations would have to take place on where the shoulders meet the sleeve.Originally Posted by Klobber
They really have to stop producing RTW jackets with working buttonholes, or even decorative ones for that matter. This is not cute. Is this intended for people who just buy a suit off the rack and wear it, hitting the ground running? Suits/jackets should come with unattached buttons as a rule - it would cost them nothing, perhaps less.
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They really have to stop producing RTW jackets with working buttonholes, or even decorative ones for that matter. This is not cute. Is this intended for people who just buy a suit off the rack and wear it, hitting the ground running? Suits/jackets should come with unattached buttons as a rule - it would cost them nothing, perhaps less.Originally Posted by softy
All depends on how you look at it, most of the 36S I buy off the rack is the perfect sleeve length for me; 36R is a different story though.
I find it a waste of time and money to get the buttons attached on BB suit sleeves when there are no alterations required for me.
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Thanks for the responses. I have an additional question:
Is tailoring chest or waist down an easy and inexpensive alteration?
Is tailoring chest or waist down an easy and inexpensive alteration?
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Thanks for the responses. I have an additional question:Originally Posted by AboveBeyond
Is tailoring chest or waist down an easy and inexpensive alteration?
Depends on your tailor and what you consider cheap. If I remember right my tailor would probably charge around $30 for this.
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Thanks for the responses. I have an additional question:Originally Posted by AboveBeyond
Is tailoring chest or waist down an easy and inexpensive alteration?
Get the chest to fit right. That can be pricey, but more importantly, it can throw off the balance of the jacket if you try to force it too much. Waist is always easy.
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