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Canali Build

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Hi everyone,

I need a new jacket for the fall/winter.

I like the quality of Canali,
but I'm not sure that I have the right body for this brand.

So what is a Canali build?
I am six feet two and weigh 200 pounds.

I used to be a 40 Long natural,
but I have put on weight for the last fifteen years.

My problem now:
Size 40 Long will be narrow at the chest.
This jacket will sit too tight.

Size 42 Regular will be a little short.
(perhaps an inch).

What can I do?
Do I need a tailor-made jacket?
Is Canali the right brand for me?

I would appreciate all comments.

Best regards,
Heuer

P.S. I have recently bought a suit from Oscar Jacobson (42 R).
This suit looks okay, but the jacket is probably a little short.
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The best advice has already been related. You have to try it on to see if it works for you. As with most RTW, you should not depend on being able to alter it very much. If it is not right off of the rack it is not right at all.
Just a general thought which may or may not apply to your specific needs. is that if you have thicker shoulders and chest, a Canali might be a possibility. The problem with that is that the definition of thicker is variable. Also a drop of 6 to 7 inches is generally preferable.
As I write this I am reminded of the variables of trying to define an athletic build. There is no one definition.
With all of that said any you being no better off than you were before, I think a trip to the store is in order for further investigation.
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