recently i just bought a jefferson suit, its cheap and nice. it fits me. but the only problem is, the blazer is long and it doesnt suit my height. the chest size is okay, but the arms, as in diameter wise is kinda big.

is it safe for me to alter it? or its just gonna make it worst? thank you in advance

thanks (or no thanks) to you lads, i'd like to get a suit that better fits me now.

here's the one i have (off the racks):


i actually don't like the way it fits. i think the problem i have is that i'm very bulky on my shoulders/chest/arms and don't seem to have the same bulk waist downwards.

i'd appreciate any comments on how i can improve on the fit, or pointers that i can pass on to a tailor. still scouring the past posts to look up on prices/places, etc.

This post has been edited by r3kahsttub: Feb 22 2010, 05:53 PM

Your tailor, if he's any good, will know how to make you a suit that fits. Your job is to be able to recognize when the tailor has done a good or a bad job.

From what I've seen, most tailors are bad, so good luck.

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Added on February 22, 2010, 6:37 pmFormal jackets have more muted colours and textures. Sport coats are colurful and textured, and have patch pockets.

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Added on February 22, 2010, 6:39 pmSleeves are eminently alterable.



This post has been edited by kotmj: Feb 22 2010, 06:39 PM

-Shoulders look too small in this picture
-Slightly shorten the sleeve length of your shirt.
-Shorten your pants too
-Post better pictures

And stop buttoning the last button.

so the last button (irrespective of 2-button or 3-button) is only for aesthetic purposes?

there is also a lack of full-bodied pictures in here for me to visually determine what is good/bad. frankly speaking, i have no idea how to go about this suiting up process.

your rtw suit is probably not worth altering. you'll never look like bond in it.

get a new suit made. yes, the last button is for show only. always.

Most teens that I've seen wearing baggy clothes and sneakers never look good in a suit.

thats Ellen Degenerase for you!

thats not what calvinloke meant...

I went to collect my light gray pants today from ALT! A whole bunch of interesting things happened.

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Added on February 23, 2010, 10:32 pmWhat happened? He can do pad-stitching with one hand?

This post has been edited by bloke1: Feb 23 2010, 10:32 PM

With his feet!

Corrected.

What? He touched your crotch while remeasuring your legs? I remember reading on SF about a tailor who was being too 'touchy'.

Um, a few things transpired in the fitting room.

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Added on February 23, 2010, 11:34 pmWell OK. I saw a ridiculously colourful cotton sports coat awaiting collection. I saw a waistcoat.

And I saw myself in the mirror in my new pants, and I went "Wow."

But it's tight around the thighs, so it will need to be let out a bit there. Will collect it this weekend.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Feb 23 2010, 11:34 PM

Hi guys n gurus. I hv a few question. How do i choose the right suit for my body type? Will i look ok in a 2 button suit? FYI Im 175cm n my waist size is 35. N plz dun ask me to custom made bcoz of budget restriction
Thx

Everyone can look ok in a 2 button suit.

Well, people with a tummy like yours look best in a double breasted. If you want to look good in a single breasted, you'll need to diet down to a waist 30. It's easy to be lean.

Shirt: ALT
Pants: ALT
Shoes: Cheaney

This post has been edited by kotmj: Feb 26 2010, 05:38 PM

It fits better than Grandma tailor's.