Question:
I was considering buying one on ebay but the measurements seem a little off to me. For a 42R suit from the F/W 06/07 collection the seller is stating that the shoulder measurement is 17.7" - is this correct? Isn't that 2" smaller than most 42R suits?
Is the suit cut so that it will just fit differently than most other suits?
I would go try one on at a store, but D&G isn't readily available my city.
Thanks!
Answer:
he's probably measuring it incorrectly. You have 10 guys measure the same suit and you'll probably get a few different set of measures. A 17.7" shoulder is more typical of a size 38
I have one mainline (not D&G) Dolce & Gabbanna suit and it doesnt have narrow shoulders. But I'm sure the overall silhouette differs from season to season.
Answer:
I'm a 42R and the measurements sound right for a D&G as they're cut narrow.
That said, I get consistently good comments when I wear mine. However, the interior pockets are too deep so I have to fish for my billfold and/or glasses, and the lower interior pocket that I keep my cell phone in is just a tad too narrow so I have to struggle to get it out.
Answer:
A few months ago, I tried on a 42/43L at a Neiman Marcus — didn't even know they made that size! — and found that it was noticeably more snug around the chest and waist than other suits. It looked OK, but I found the fit unsuitable for my frame, compared to Canali and the like.
