Would a 38 short fit a 34 in. chest?

[Jerekson]

I have a question - if I were to help out a 15 year-old who wanted a Jos. A Bank suit - and he had a 34 in. chest - would a 38 short size jacket fit him?

I mean, it doens't need to be perfect, but would it look stupid and baggy? Or do you think he could pull it off?

Sizes below 38 are just too hard to find, especially among Jos. A Bank.

Jerekson

 

[AlanC]

A 38 jacket will likely have a 42" chest (40" if it's more slim fitting). The fit's going to be balloon like, I'd think. The trousers of a 38 suit should be around a 32 waist, which likely will also be pretty big on him. It won't hurt to let him try it on, though.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yes, 38 would be much too big on a 34 chest (i speak as one with a 35 chest).

It is very difficult to find small sized modern suits at a reasonable price.

bk

 

[Jovan]

I'm not sure what your budget is, but the company Four In Hand Ties specializes in clothes for smaller men. Can always keep a look out for sales. If you can find a 36 anywhere, maybe you'd consider buying that so he can grow into it some and it won't be a total loss later on.

http://www.fourinhand.com/men.asp

 

[Jerekson]

Thanks for the link!

And thanks for all the advice, gentlemen.

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

If you're anywhere near an H&M, I can give them a recommend. They have suits in sizes as low as 34 -- as you can see in another thread, I just bought a size 34R from them and it fits great, and was cheap too.

 

[reetpleat]

It would be huge on him, and worse yet, a small short guy (I am a 38 short) needs to be even more careful because a big or tall guy can get away with a slightly baggy look, but a smaller guy will look even smaller which is no good.

 

[Jerekson]

If you're anywhere near an H&M, I can give them a recommend. They have suits in sizes as low as 34 -- as you can see in another thread, I just bought a size 34R from them and it fits great, and was cheap too.

Pardon me, but what is "H & M"?

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Pardon me, but what is "H & M"?

see: www.hm.com

and

http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=19049