Alteration for Tall People
Hey everyone, so I usually struggle with finding clothes that fit me well. I’m 6’4” 170 pounds and I have some moderate posture issues. Usually, shirts drape on me weirdly and the sleeves are way too short. Pants tend to be too short and too tight on the hips but loose on the waist.
I had the idea to buy things that I like in a larger size and have them altered. I don’t have much experience with bringing things to a tailor, and finding a good tailor where I’m at isn’t that easy. Is there anything I should know before trying this out such as limits that a tailor has? Any resources anyone can share? I’ve only ever had adjustments done by the nearby dry cleaner which are limited to hemming pants and reducing the waist slightly. I would just start out with basics like Oxford button downs and chinos to see what fits well. I don’t know if tailors even work on anything else haha.
I also don’t yet have a reference for what fits me “perfectly” I.e. something I could bring a tailor for reference. A couple things come close but either bunch up excessively when tucked or are too short.
Thanks!
I had the idea to buy things that I like in a larger size and have them altered. I don’t have much experience with bringing things to a tailor, and finding a good tailor where I’m at isn’t that easy. Is there anything I should know before trying this out such as limits that a tailor has? Any resources anyone can share? I’ve only ever had adjustments done by the nearby dry cleaner which are limited to hemming pants and reducing the waist slightly. I would just start out with basics like Oxford button downs and chinos to see what fits well. I don’t know if tailors even work on anything else haha.
I also don’t yet have a reference for what fits me “perfectly” I.e. something I could bring a tailor for reference. A couple things come close but either bunch up excessively when tucked or are too short.
Thanks!
