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Can Suit Shoulder Width Be Reduced Through Alterations?

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I apologize for bringing this thread up again, but does the same apply to unconstructed blazers? I've lost about 40lbs and there are some boglioli's in my closet that I really don't want to let go. I was between a 44 and 42 now I wear size 40. Can alterations be done? Thank you
 
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I apologize for bringing this thread up again, but does the same apply to unconstructed blazers? I've lost about 40lbs and there are some boglioli's in my closet that really don't want to let go. I was between a 44 and 42 now I wear size 40. Can alterations be done? Thank you


That doesn't sound like a very risky operation. Worth giving a try.
 
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I apologize for bringing this thread up again, but does the same apply to unconstructed blazers? I've lost about 40lbs and there are some boglioli's in my closet that I really don't want to let go. I was between a 44 and 42 now I wear size 40. Can alterations be done? Thank you


Possibly - only a tailor will know for sure once he sees it
 

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Ralph Lauren once did it for me for $40. I was surprised at how cheap it was, but I didn't argue. It came out well other than the fact they forgot a pin IN the shoulder... so I had to take it back to be taken out.
 

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Got several done for ~$70 per jacket. SF Bay Area.

Not at the neighborhood dry cleaner type of joint.
Hello! I'm looking for a good tailor to remove or reduce shoulder pads in the SF Bay Area and was wondering if you had any recommendations.
 

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