One other option: If you decide the evening suit just doesn't work for you and you want to try Indy Magnoli, you could try sending him the whole suit to be copied exactly, except for a higher trouser rise. Just a thought; I haven't gotten anything from Magnoli and can't recommend him one way or...
You might poke around on The London Lounge and see if anyone there has mentioned a tailor in Frankfurt. You could also do the same at Ask Andy, since you're already a member there.
With regard to the tails: Your torso is probably longer than that of the original owner for whom the suit was made. You need to find an experienced tailor who can advise you on the feasibility of Option 1. Skip Option 2 altogether--you will not be able to find a black cloth to match the...
If you can afford to have a new suit custom-made, one thing comes to mind that may help with the sleeve issue, at least. As is mentioned so often here, a higher, smaller, well-fitted armhole will result in the shoulders, collar, and the whole upper part of the jacket staying put where it should...
I have had these Allen-Edmonds Westgates in my closet for a while now, but I've become convinced they just don't fit me well enough to justify keeping them. I bought them almost-new on Ebay about a year ago and have only worn them 12-15 times since then because of the fit.
They were...
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