Athletic Cut Suits and Jackets

[Lieutenant]

Gentlemen and Brothers of the Cloth)

I am so pleased to have found this site; I expect my education in the finer points of menswear to now grow exponentialy and I thank you as my tutors. So much I could ask and speak on (anyone really fond of white bucs?) but here is a big question of mine.

Outside of made to measure and bespoke items, can anyone advise on a company who does athletic cut well and often and not as a rare afterthought? With a 52l chest and 38w, everything I get off the rack has to but cut up beyond recognition and I am hardly ever pleased with the result. I have pretty much resigned myself to taking the plunge and am waiting for Brooks Brother's made to measure events to come around, but I am holding out hope there may be an acceptable alternative.

Thanks for any advice!

[hreljan]

Your measurements are way beyond RTW athletic cuts that accomodate 8 to 10 inch drops. At 14 - you will have to do MTM.

[cpac]

Aside from M2M, there's the possibility of separates, but this will limit you to the bottom range of the spectrum of quality.

[MarkusH]

In top-end RTW, try Attolini.

In high-end RTW, some Isaia models are also a good bet.

If you are into designer suits, try Dolce & Gabbana.

[new obsession]

Your measurements are way beyond RTW athletic cuts that accomodate 8 to 10 inch drops. At 14 - you will have to do MTM.

What are these RTW which have 8-10 inch drops? I have not found anything that drastic yet, and have been relegated to separates with substantial re-cutting to make a jacket look even slightly nipped at the waist, and MTM. 43-44 jacket (sometimes 46), 33-34 pants (sometimes 32).

[PJC in NoVa]

What are these RTW which have 8-10 inch drops?

You can order athletic-cut (8" drop) RTW Austin Reed suits (a British label, but actually made in the USA under license by Hart, Schaffner & Marx) by calling the Sir Shop in Georgia:

http://www.sirshop.com/austin_reed.htm

[TheHoff]

What are these RTW which have 8-10 inch drops? I have not found anything that drastic yet, and have been relegated to separates with substantial re-cutting to make a jacket look even slightly nipped at the waist, and MTM. 43-44 jacket (sometimes 46), 33-34 pants (sometimes 32).

Canali makes 8" drops in RTW and is relatively easy to find. I'm a 9/10" drop and they fit me well with a bit of trimming. Look for the 14000 / 15000 models for the drop-8 (2 and 3 button, respectively).

[a tailor]

most athletic cuts are an 8" drop. you are a14" drop. m2m is your best bet.

[Lieutenant]

Thank you al for your replies; I have been pointed in a new direction and am browsing Austin Reed as we speak.

Thanks again for taking the time!

Lieutenant