$100 Tailored Suit in India. What does MFA think?

Disco_Infiltrator · 4 months

You look like a hundred bucks.

adambard · 4 months

Looks a bit... generous in the midsection.

pyroxyze · 4 months

Way too big in the chest. That's pretty common in India though. You just have to be really clear that you want it to fit really tight and show them some pictures.

Tandoori · 4 months

I don't want you to feel bad, but for India you also paid too much.

emindead · 4 months

Remember the rule regarding the buttons: SOMETIMES, ALWAYS, NEVER. With two buttons they are: ALWAYS, NEVER.

Renalan · 4 months

Looks like an OTR suit.

imalloverthis · 4 months

Speaking from personal experience, getting a suit made in India to MFA standards is difficult. Most people who get suits made are older and very conservative. Other than the top percent of the population, trends take time to catch on in India, although the time difference is getting smaller.

Now that you have some input from the people in this thread, go back to your tailor and insist strongly that you want things your way.

Depending on what city you are in, you could get something off the rack if you need. I've noticed OTR suits in India to have tiny arms and huge shoulder pads.

Rockmaninoff · 4 months

In my opinion the lapels are too wide (unless that is the look you're going for).

The button stance also seems awfully high. I'm not sure of the general guidelines for a taller/skinnier guy, but you could do with the buttons being a good bit lower, maybe as much as 2-3". As is you have a ridiculously generous midsection.

The other issue that I can tell is the placement of the pockets seems too high up. Lowering the button stance and pockets would help immensely; this, combined, with a slight decrease in lapel width, would make this suit a bit more "modern" and slimming.

The pants seem fine, though I think they could do with a small slimming through the thigh and a more drastic taper towards the bottom. Is there a break or no break at your shin?

Jacket sleeves seem just a hair long as they bunch a bit (your shirt cuff should show ~0.25-0.5"), but the suit seems well-constructed enough for $100. Shoulders and waist look OK (though the waist could be a bit thinner); it's really the hips where the problem is. they are not only too large but flare out a bit in construction.

Honestly, I think all of the jacket issues could be alleviated with a lower button stance and narrower lapels.

As other people have advised, don't button the bottom button. Also, consider a more spread collar as, if you get a lower button stance, your collar gap will likely increase. Where is the shirt from?

kidsneakers · 4 months

5,000 rupees? You could have had so many Kingfishers instead.

Manacit · 4 months

Sleeves are too long

It's too big in the chest, and a lot of other places

The pants look like they're too long, though I can't see the very bottom

Is it olive?

Unbutton the bottom button please

execute85 · 4 months

India does not have a reputation for male fashion. They also don't have a reputation for quality garments for men.

If you want cheap suits try Bangkok or Hong Kong next time.

roboticinsides · 4 months

Are you sure they didn't give you a suit meant for someone bigger? It looks too loose in a lot of places.

Exedous · 4 months

Looks like... You got what you paid for.

grandoiseau · 4 months

take 1 inch from sleeves, and 2 to 4 inches from the jacket flaps and you should be good. right now it looks like something is not right.

SJones37 · 4 months

With response to the question "What does MFA think?". We think you spent $100 on a suit, and it looks like a $100 suit. It looks big and a bit wrinkled. Kinda awkward in the stomach area too.

Amandajean · 4 months

The pants are great. The jacket needs to be taken in a bit (as previously mentioned), and the sleeves are a bit long. With some alterations I think you'll be much happier with it, and you'll get more than your money's worth.

Contrapaul · 4 months

Needs alterations.

SRTheCzar · 4 months

Thanks for everyone's input. I am going to look into some alterations starting with the waist hips and see where it goes from there.

Grazfather · 4 months

Adding to what everyone else said: The material looks cheap.

boobman69 · 4 months

Did you buy your house for $100 in India too? Those mini-blinds - YUCK!

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