Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Hey,
Got a few interviews and need my suit, however I've gone from waste 40 to waste 32, just tried my suit on and the trousers just fall right off so bought new ones last night.
However just put my black long sleeve shirt on, and it looks baggy, when I put my jacket on, it isn't tight, it looks a bit baggy, I'm not sure if I look stupid in it or not lol.
So, should a suit be fairly tight fit or bag a bit?
I *may* buy a new suit in the Burtons sale, not desperate to though as I got this suit from next and it cost a fair bit.
Thanks
Posted by arien617
Stick a couple of pictures up, leaving it to the imagination isn't gonna get you many replies.
Posted by fatreg
it should be fitted.. therefore snug not tight, not loose, but snug....
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Just realised how sodding dirty the mirror is, any marks you see are on the mirror not me lol:
Oh, and forgive the trousers, I'm going out running in a bit, and forgive the hair it's being cut monday lmao.
No laughing
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[ This Message was edited by: ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ on 2008-08-01 23:36 ]
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
If you guys think I need a new one, I'll get one of these, but how do you know what size you are?
This one is a 42"R and is too big IMO, so looking at these:
http://www.burton.co.uk/webap[....]402&productId=690489&langId=-1
http://www.burton.co.uk/webap[....]402&productId=632749&langId=-1
http://www.burton.co.uk/webap[....]402&productId=667227&langId=-1
Posted by JiSm
Typically a suit should fit you well. If it is a little large it will look unprofessional and like those people you see wearing a suit jacket with a t-shirt and jeans or all baggy like those "Gangstas" with their jumpers like 5 sizes too big. Ideally it should be a perfect fit. It sounds like the issue is your jacket. Shirts you can pick up at next or whatever but the jacket can be tailored. Fairly cheap and as it is not a new suit, it looks like you wear it often, projecting the image you are from a professional environment. Worked for me! Maybe look into that to save a few £ and look the part.
Posted by Caspa
definately need a new one mate!!! looks like you could be wearing 'dads' jacket!!!
if your a 32 waist, your likely to be a 38 or 40 jacket...
best bet is to give it a try though as everyones different...
should always be fitted...
[ This Message was edited by: Caspa on 2008-08-01 23:20 ]
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Thanks guys,
Mum came home and laughed and said, "oh", and she agreed, said it looks silly and way to big.
I said the same thing, it looks like I've borrowed "dads" jacket.
Got the ole' measure out and worked it out, this one is a 42" R, I just bought a 36" S, my chest is 34", so 36" should be nice, also it's less long too which is good.
Went for this one:
http://www.burton.co.uk/webap[....]402&productId=632749&langId=-1
Anyone need a decent Next jacket then lol, selling mine, only worn 3 times.
Next
100% pure Wool
Natural Stretch
42"R 107cm
EDIT:
I bet none of the stuff arrives before the interview!
Will have to bung on smart jeans and a black jumper/shirt with black shoes if they don't arrive.
Need it all by Tues/Wed morn, what's the chances eh!
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[ This Message was edited by: ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ on 2008-08-01 23:37 ]
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Grrr I don't think the trousers or jacket will be here in time, eff sake lol.
Posted by procterdc
When you close your jacket you should be about an inch gap between your jacket and your body. I have to wear a suit everyday for work...i look so dapper lol. Also if its a professional business make sure you do your tie in a windsor knot.
Good luck
Posted by fatreg
On 2008-08-02 10:35:32, procterdc wrote:
make sure you do your tie in a windsor knot.
http://www.tie-a-tie.net/windsor.html
Posted by pmerryman
Thats the website I used to tie my windsor last year. Its great what you can find on the web.
Posted by fatreg
Some of us had to use a Windsor knot at school for 6 years, so it's engrained on my mind on how to do a bloody Windsor knot....
Posted by arien617
^^ Same as, I've been tieing my own tie since year 3, year 11 now (as of Sept anyway).
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Hopefully it is about 1-2" as my chest is 34" and the smallest they had was 36".
Though looking on the site now, the one I ordered is now out of stock, though it was in stock when I bought it, so fingers crossed.
Posted by arien617
Go to a proper shop!
You can't try it on before you buy online! Seriously, don't buy this sorta thing online.
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Already done it yesterday m8, prefer doing online, also if it doesn't fit I'm able to return it via freepost or take it to the store and exchange/refund it so it's not really a problem, either way I can't get down town before the interview anyway.
Don't worry I got measured up before buying
Not sure if it will come anyway, I have 2 orders, 1 placed Thur night and 1 placed Fri night, both say:
"New order. Not yet despatched. "
Guarantee the money will be put back in to my bank and I'll get an email saying all the stuff I've ordered is out of stock.
Posted by themarques
On 2008-08-03 00:58:52, ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ wrote:
Don't worry I got measured up before buying
Thats irrelevant, as suits are cut different from designer to designer. A 38 from x will fit totally different from y. On your first suit purchase you should really go in to the store and try it and when you find a brand you like then you can buy that same size online as the cut will remain similar.
Posted by ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
On their site they have a size guide for their suits, I was using my measurements to their suit sizes.
But like I said, if it's too big or small then it's as simple as just exchanging it in the store.