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Ursus · « **on:** September 02, 2009, 03:56:37 PM »

I have a job interview coming up soon and I have no suit $:-\$

I tried some off the rack and the ones that fitted my shoulders etc were way too baggy at the waist. I think tailoring is pretty expensive.

Anyone any experience of Marks and Spencers 'Big and Tall' range or any suggestions for a lanky person to get a suit jacket that doesnt bellow out at waist!

divcom · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2009, 03:57:46 PM »

text lee priest.

Ursus · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2009, 03:58:41 PM »

LOL I am over a foot taller than him

Per Se · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:38:16 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on September 02, 2009, 03:58:41 PM

LOL I am over a foot taller than him

Just go to any 'Big and Tall' store. Buy one that's a lil too big as you mentioned, then take it to any good dry cleaner to tailor it for you. Costs around £12-20.

Ursus · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:43:13 PM »

Oh, I assumed it would cost way more.

Thats reasonable.

Thanks!

Signifying Monkey · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:51:14 PM »

Why is this thread not titled

"I'm over six feet tall and my chest and shoulders are huge. Just wanted you all to know" ?

That would be more honest

Ursus · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2009, 04:55:20 PM »

Because my chest is not huge. I have a small waist and my height is biggest problem not size

I never gave measurements at all

My only suit I ever had I got for work experience at school when I was 16 and is nowtoo small.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:40:16 PM »

get use to it sunshine it's going to cost you a few bucks getting items tailored

slaveboy1980 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:43:19 PM »

ask your mommy to help you out (sewing)

webcake · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:45:26 PM »

Just fork out the extra dough and get it tailored. You would be surprised how much more comfortable a tailored suit feels rather than an off the rack suit.

CalvinH · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:23:00 PM »

Just show up for the interview all oiled up in a glittery thong.

Hulkster · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:24:35 PM »

wear something like this and the job will be yours - provided you flex of course.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:29:52 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on September 02, 2009, 03:56:37 PM

I have a job interview coming up soon and I have no suit $:-\$

hahaha, I think your bigger problem is putting on enough mascara to cover up the mongoloid eyes

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:31:46 PM »

Quote from: Hulkster on September 02, 2009, 06:24:35 PM

wear something like this and the job will be yours - provided you flex of course.

the trousers are all wrong, don't look like that.

Ursus · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:07:08 PM »

Ordered this one hopefully it fits fine

dr.chimps · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:08:49 PM »

Can't go wrong with a dark suit, bro. Make sure your shoes are equally sober. None of that square-toe guido shit.

Ursus · « **Reply #16 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:15:16 PM »

LOL

Yes im too pale to wear dark suits and I just lookwashed oiut so a 'indigo' colour - dark charcoal bnasically is what I picked and it was only 150quid. It ot doesnt work ill justsend itback.

Haha no ill def wear sensible smart shoes lol

bodybuilder1234 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:24:52 PM »

Quote from: PANDAEMONIUM on September 02, 2009, 06:29:52 PM

hahaha, I think your bigger problem is putting on enough mascara to cover up the mongoloid eyes

lol brutal honesty right there

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:26:13 PM »

I have a wedding to go to sunday so i thought i could buy a tapered suit off the rack... the guy in the store just laughed at me... and said no way with my shoulder to waist ratio he said no way and to make one would cost £700 and would take 3 weeks... so he recommended NEXT
went to next.. the couldnt help either the one suit that did fit my shoulders arms and chest... was a suit for a fat man... that taper was for a man with a 40inch waiste
so ima just waer a shirt and tie .. and have a suit tapered and tailored in the future

Ursus · « **Reply #19 on:** September 03, 2009, 02:51:12 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on September 03, 2009, 02:26:13 PM

I have a wedding to go to sunday so i thought i could buy a tapered suit off the rack... the guy in the store just laughed at me... and said no way with my shoulder to waist ratio he said no way and to make one would cost £700 and would take 3 weeks... so he recommended NEXT
went to next.. the couldnt help either the one suit that did fit my shoulders arms and chest... was a suit for a fat man... that taper was for a man with a 40inch waiste
so ima just waer a shirt and tie .. and have a suit tapered and tailored in the future

I went to burtons and ones off rack were nice around shoulders but seriouslyso fat around the waist.

Even Remus uno and Burtons slim fits only went up to 48" and are very slim and notnicely shaped. seems most clothese these days are made for sli/skinny physiques, everything is fitted.

myinterview is onfridaythe 11th so i cant really have time to get it made. if this one is fine gd - martin johnson is face of M and S big and tall and he is 6'7 and 19stone witha 48-50" chest so hopefully i get one that fits great.

seriously tryM and spencers sum nice suits in store.or tryan independent suit store

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #20 on:** September 03, 2009, 03:47:35 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on September 03, 2009, 02:51:12 PM

I went to burtons and ones off rack were nice around shoulders but seriouslyso fat around the waist.

Even Remus uno and Burtons slim fits only went up to 48" and are very slim and notnicely shaped. seems most clothese these days are made for sli/skinny physiques, everything is fitted.

myinterview is onfridaythe 11th so i cant really have time to get it made. if this one is fine gd - martin johnson is face of M and S big and tall and he is 6'7 and 19stone witha 48-50" chest so hopefully i get one that fits great.

seriously tryM and spencers sum nice suits in store.or tryan independent suit store

yu may want to try a 52R for comfort

Ursus · « **Reply #21 on:** September 03, 2009, 03:55:45 PM »

a 52L off teh rack was too tigh around myback and a bit big at waist.

the big and tall range is shaped diffeently

Wiggs · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2009, 04:10:45 PM »

Quote from: Hulkster on September 02, 2009, 06:24:35 PM

wear something like this and the job will be yours - provided you flex of course.

Once again that pic is soo awesome. I was at the Olympia in 99 and saw him in the suit.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2009, 04:16:53 PM »

Quote from: Ursus on September 03, 2009, 03:55:45 PM

a 52L off teh rack was too tigh around myback and a bit big at waist.

the big and tall range is shaped diffeently

go with comfort is the bottom line. pants will have to be taken in.

CalvinH · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:10:57 PM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on September 03, 2009, 02:08:49 PM

Can't go wrong with a dark suit, bro. Make sure your shoes are equally sober. None of that square-toe guido shit.

But I am Italian