Any good resources for guidance on how to assess what elements of a suit can be altered?
I'm trying to assess if a suit jacket can be let out at the waist. I've looked at the side and back seams and I don't see where the fabric would come from and can't see any videos / sites on what I should be looking for. Would appreciate any guidance.
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Sub-question: if a buttoned suit jacket is snug and slightly nipped but the lapels stay flat and the collar hugs the neck then it's more a personal preference than faux-pas to not let it out?
Most elements of a suit can be altered, but the price can get ugly. Does the jacket have darts at the waist? That's generally where waist-adjustments are made.
It's hard to say for certain without a pic of the fit, but so long as there isn't a crazy X shape on the button it is more personal preference.
Usually if it's too tight then the lapels bow
I think if it's bowing it's minimal? The suit just arrived in a box, it needs pressing so forgive the wrinkling
I think you want it let out, button pulling is messing with how it lays, shoulders seem a little wonky too though which is more expensive, I’m not a resident suiting expert though
Shoulder has shirring / Spalla Camicia, meant to look like that to the best of my knowledge
It looks a little tight, but should be within the range that a tailor can help
if you mean the first picture I think it was just because I was using my apple watch to control the photo so it was mid move when it took.
There's zero divot at rest
I will bring it in for the waist on the jacket, trousers need an inch as well and might shave a cm off the sleeves.
Okay yeah looks better here
Once the waist is out it should be good
I might get the legs widened , there's tons of extra material. The taper isn't too bad but I think it would look better wider.
Agree
Yeah would look nicer with slightly fuller pants. More congruent look with the suit jacket also.