suit alterations

[Jovan]

I still think it'll look a bit funny and not worth the money in all honesty. On top of that, it's a bit of a shame to significantly alter a vintage piece's character.

Really, if a suit doesn't fit in the shoulders... don't get it. It's that simple. That's the part that is most essential to the fit of it, and as has been said, cutting it up won't make it look right. It's also an expensive affair. We've been trying to give you advice (some alterationists will tell you ANYTHING can be done, keep that in mind) and you're just ignoring it outright. We speak from experience with such things and from the advice of professionals in the industry.

It's not too late! Save that suit from them and get your money back, and find something that fits. Just my two cents.

 

[Graeme]

It does fit in the shoulders, should fit perfectly

I appreciate all the advice you've given me, if it didnt fit in the shoulders/chest i wouldnt have bought it. I probably would have done before you guys set me straight!

All im going to alter is sleeve lenght/leg length and MAYBE the lapels, ill see how it looks when its on.

Ive not been ignoring your advice, as i said, your advice has stopped me blindly buying something that may not have fitted.

After measuring myself properly, and having the tailor measure me, it turns out it will fit great just a little long in the sleeve.

 

[Jovan]

Okay, cool. Sorry for going on a rant.

Do consider keeping those peak lapels. They're quite different from all the notches you see everywhere!

 

[Graeme]

I will consider it, the girlfriend likes them, we'll see how they look when its on.

Any good sources for 40's ties?

 

[VetPsychWars]

I've never seen a real 40s tie that was worth a crap, plus they're all way too short for a 6'3" man. Get a decent modern tie in a classic pattern.

Tom

 

[Graeme]

Really? What about the one in the pic!?

A good friend of mine has lots of lovely 40's ties, i guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 

[Graeme]

or this one

or this one

not your thing?

 

[Jovan]

Those aren't my thing, but a lot of other members here like them. [huh] I prefer solids, textures, neat or stripe patterns.

 

[Graeme]

Well, it arrived today

Ill get some pics up later, wearing it now and its very comfortable.

Fits pretty well, as i thought, maybe slightly too long in the leg and arm.

Needs pressing but its beautifully made and in fantastic condition.

My firts suit !

Im a happy man, feel like a kid with his first bike or somethinglol

Even the peaks are growing on me (i can hear the sighs of relief from here)

Anyway, as i say, pics later when someone is around to take the photo's.

Any particular details you'd all like pics of?