Can a chest 38 wear a chest 41-42?
I found a pretty good deal for a morning tailcoat and the waistcoat on Etsy, some vintage mostly unworn coat from the 20s-40s from heavyweight wool from Aquascutum. I’m 5’8 1/2ish (174 cm last time I checked). The description said “large” rather than “long”. It’s also meant to be slim fitting. Can I still wear this without looking like it’s too big for me or do I have to get this tailored?
I’ve got a taller upper body rather than taller legs.
Underarm to underarm:- 22 1/4 " waistcoat 21 1/4"
Middle across jacket waist:- 20"
Underarm to hem:- 31 "
Sleeve length (shoulder seem to cuff):- 25 1/2"
Shoulder to shoulder measured at the back:-19 1/2"
Overall length (top of collar to hem):- 44" waistcoat 26"
^measurements on the tailcoat and waistcoat
I’ve got a taller upper body rather than taller legs.
Underarm to underarm:- 22 1/4 " waistcoat 21 1/4"
Middle across jacket waist:- 20"
Underarm to hem:- 31 "
Sleeve length (shoulder seem to cuff):- 25 1/2"
Shoulder to shoulder measured at the back:-19 1/2"
Overall length (top of collar to hem):- 44" waistcoat 26"
^measurements on the tailcoat and waistcoat
