The perfect fit – SUITING YOUR BODY TYPE We’re here to help you accentuate the positive. SLIM JIM Characteristics: Small chest Slender up and down frame Hips and shoulders are a similar width Common problems: Baggy poor-fitting suit Our solutions: Select the best sized jacket and trouser combination from our extensive suit separates collection Jacket chest sizes start at 88cm…
The Perfect Fit – Seat In the world of tailoring, your posterior (bottom, bum, arse, etc) is actually known as your “seat”. We still make our trousers using traditional methods, with inlays at the centre back and inleg, that allow us to achieve the perfect fit for your seat, even if our tailors have to make a few tweaks. Just…
The Perfect Fit – Jacket Collar There are very few alterations that are really difficult to make to a jacket, unfortunately altering the collar is one of those so if off-the-rack jackets are either too big or too small around the collar then made-to-measure is your best bet to achieve a perfect fit. Just Right The collar of the jacket…
The Perfect Fit – Jacket Sleeve Length Just Right The sleeve of the jacket finishes right on the wrist, allowing about half an inch (1-1.5cm) of shirt cuff to show – it’s a rule of thumb that’s timeless. Too Short The sleeve stops well above the wrist and as a result there is a lot of shirt showing. People might…
The Perfect fit – Jacket Length On the side of Reda’s fabric mill in Biella, Italy there is a mural with the words Il Cambiamento E Inevitabile which translates as “change is inevitable”. When it comes to fashion, nothing is more certain. Jacket lengths are a prime example of this slow, steady, cyclical change and today’s guide isn’t about telling what’s too…
The Perfect Fit – Jacket Waist Just Right With the top button done up, the jacket fits close to the body, without being tight. The result is a slim, flattering silhouette. Too Small The jacket pulls at the button when done up, causing the jacket to ride up a little and distorting the lapels as a result. The overall impression…
The Perfect Fit – Shoulders Just Right The shoulder line is straight and extends just far enough that the sleeve skims past your bicep. Too Small The shoulder line is pulled out of shape and the sleeve cuts in above your bicep. Too Big There is excess fabric across the top of the shoulder and the top of the sleeve…
