Has this been done before? I searched and couldn't find anything (other than random individual "Does This Fit" threads...)
If not, I'll start:
I just purchased this Land's End Tailored Fit Suit a while back when they ran a 25% off special.




Generally speaking, I really just don't like the jacket.
I KNOW the sleeves are too short.
I generally get a 38L because of the sleeve length, but they only had 38R so I got that with the understanding that I would get the sleeves done.
Overall, however, it just feels too boxy and wide for me (even though it's the tailored fit; I'm a fairly trim guy). The arms are a little wide as well, but I'm not too concerned about that. I'll just hit the gym! Haha. I think it looks a lot better when it's open (and I'm in movement).
Otherwise, how does it fit? Do the shoulders look fine (I think they do). What about the chest (I think it fits, though a tad bit too big. Maybe I'm closer to a 37 or 36 but then the shoulders would be too small on most jackets).
My main concern is the length of the body of the jacket. I actually really like it. It's a tad bit shorter than the prescribed length (where the bottom of the jacket rests in your cuffed hands), but I have abnormally long arms, and by using that standard, I feel a jacket will look too long on me.
What do you guys think? Is the length of the body ok? Should I just return it or would it be worth trying to take in the waist and lengthen the arms?
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