Remove shoulder pads from Alfani Red Suit Jacket?

[dave_porter]

I have naturally broad shoulders, a V shape, slim waist. The Alfani red suit I've had tailored fits amazingly well everywhere but I am not a fan of the shoulder pads. It just doesn't fit perfect in the shoulders and I was wondering if I could have a tailor remove them.


Does anyone have any experience with this procedure and is it even possible? Worth it? Thanks!

[SDot]

@Dave Porter This is a great question. I have a TommyHil suit that fits amazing...if only i could remove the slight padding.


Anyone?

[llie19]

i am no expert, but i heard it's almost impossible to adjust the shoulder on a jacket. i asked my tailor about the pad problem (also on a alfani slim fit), he said it's too risky to do it, may get ruined.


btw i wore that alfani to a wedding this past weekend, got quite a few compliments on the fit. one guy called it "distinctively british cut", as he lived in england and observed most suits there have a longer v opening, narrow lapels and more tapering on the waist. very happy with it, especially for the price.

[dave_porter]

I also wore mine to a wedding and received compliments. Just wish I could solve the shoulder problem. Thanks for the input.

[Sean]

My head looks much smaller in the Alfani Red blazer. I'm going to see what my tailor could do about the shoulder pads. I'd prefer a more natural looking shoulder

[kenneth]

Right, it's frankly inadvisable to do anything like removing shoulder padding. Aside: your picture would be greatly improved if the second jacket button was not buttoned. It damages your silhouette.