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In the COMMENTS I will outline tips for buying men's suits & sport coats. Suits are typically able to stand the test of time, so buying used garments online is a great way to increase the quality of your wardrobe for a fraction of lesser quality clothing from retailers. See the link below to help you navigate measurements sellers use online, as it will be crucial information to your buying process. https://poshmark.com/listing/Guide-on-How-to-measure-a-Mens-Sport-Coat-5ae54a883dabbd3a4f1412a4

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kirkavenue It is always best to already have a suit that fits you in the way you like. If you do not have one, take a trip to a department store for a try-on session. With a tape measure perform the measurements outlined in the link in the body of this listing & you will be all set to start your buying process

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue Sizing: 1. The most common misconception I run into is buyers think because they fit one size in one jacket that they'll fit the same size in all jackets. This couldn't be further from the truth. Measurements vary so much across year, brand & style that some brands (looking at you tommy bahama) will have 40S's that are both longer & bigger in the chest than orther's 43R! (Brands like Zara & Penguin) this is way it is an absolue MUST to follow measurements

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue 2. Expect tailoring - Suits are vary nuanced and no two people's bodies are the same. Some short men have very long arms, some tall men have narrow shoulders... Maybe you have a smaller waist, longer legs, whatever the case it is rare an off the rack suit will fit anyone to a T. However, manufacturers almost always leave extra room in waist bands, sleeve cuffs & pant cuffs to make up for this fact

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue You can usually expect sleeves to be able to be extended an extra inch, pant cuffs 2 inches (up to 4 if you remove cuff hems) & up to 3 inches in waist bands. These alterations are fairly simple, quick (easily done in a day), and inexpensive ($15-30 depending on your area). Try to pay the most attention to shoulders & chest of the jacket as they're the most expensive tailoring... and alterations can end up throwing off the look of the jacket

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue Styling & Fits: In generally speaking there are 3 different styles of suit to take note of in today's market. 1. Classic fit. Classic fitting jackets tend to be boxier. They are slightly longer in the body, broader, wider in the chest and shorter in the sleeves than their modern fitting counterparts

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue 2. Slim & Modern - In many cases these two terms are used interchangeably by designers. Modern fitting jackets are shorter in length, narrower in shoulders. Slim fits typically, but not always, are all this things also and have a tighter fitting chest & waist

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue 3. Vintage (mainly 70s) - Vintage styles tend to be a bit of a hybrid of both Classic & Modern/Slim. They're usually a touch shorter in length narrow in the shoulders & a touch longer in the arms. The waist & chest tend to be a touch smaller than classic fits but do not dive into the slim territory. I suppose theyre a bit like slim/modern light... with very wide lapels...

Aug 23Reply

kirkavenue That's all for now, hope this helps. Happy Poshing! (Please comment to me directly if you have questions, I'll likely be adding to this post and don't want the information to get lost. Thank you!)

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