Question:
i think i know the answer to this but....
I am having my first made with Chan and should be getting it sometime in the next week or so. My original intention was to evaluate the end product (in terms of fit, quality, etc) and then either proceed with some additional suits and sportscoats or begin to search elsewhere for something to fit my needs. i am quite slim and have issues with things such as bagginess, excessively low arm holes, etc.
I have recently found out, however, that i need to attend a conference at the end of november where a jacket and trousers are going to be required. its a 2 1/2 day conference and im thinking i would at least need 1 jacket (i could perhaps get away with a sweater or something with no jacket in the middle day - obviously, 2 jackets would be preferrable). problem is, i literally have no odd jackets. dont get me started on how this has happened but in short, i wear mostly suits for work and its only occasions like this conference that i really need to be in an odd jacket.
given the timeframe im forced to adhere to, am i pretty much stuck with going with something off the rack and getting it altered - obviously, i am pretty loathe to do this as the fit just isnt going to be that great even after alterations. another problem is im probably a 36 OTR so selection is going to be very very narrow im afraid.
Im going to be wearing grey based trousers (worsted and/or flannel - solid or herringbone pattern). i assume i should go with a solid navy jacket to get the most versatility? i really dislike the grey trouser solid blue jacket as it strikes me as 'uniform' for museum security or something again, i just dont think im going to be able to find any subtle patterns that are going to be so basic or subtle that i can wear the jacket very often and is going to be in my size.
i guess my questions really are - am i stuck going OTR? does anyone have any recommendations on slimmer cut jackets that could potentially minimize the extremely low arm holes, box cut, boring sillhoutte that is all so common? i strongly prefer not to go a an overpriced designer route where the quality suffers and the value just isnt there.
and, specifically, any recommendations on where to head in the san fran bay area?
thanks
Answer:
You can minimize the security guard look of a blue blazer and gray trousers by the shirt, tie, shoes, and pocket square that you wear.
Or if the meeting is so casual that you can not wear a suit, perhaps instead of gray trousers you could wear cords or chinos with a blue blazer.
Sorry I can not help with your other questions - Jim.
