A Tailoring question

[Mr Vim]

What is the maximum amount that can be removed from a suit when tailoring?

For instance I've found a nice size 44S but I wear a 40S, can I get that tailored to me?

 

[Mr Vim]

I just found another thread on this, and folks are saying pants can go in about 3-4 inches, but what about jackets?

 

[Tomasso]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=27028

 

[Mr Vim]

Much thanks Sir, I never seem to find the right thread in searches

 

[Bourbon Guy]

What is the maximum amount that can be removed from a suit when tailoring?

For instance I've found a nice size 44S but I wear a 40S, can I get that tailored to me?

No. The coat will be too long. In the end, even with a good tailor who knows how to shorten the skirt, the pockets will be too low and you will end up looking like the teenager who had daddy's old suit cut down. Don't waste your money.

 

[Mr Vim]

Well this topic has become irrelevant, the suit in question was purchased by someone else, so no worries.