New Tom Ford Suit Opinions

[JubeiSpiegel]

Stevent:
That's a shame, a disservice to customer and brand...

 

[othertravel]

Funny story:

I was in TF Manhattan a few months back, and a tourist brought in a TF suit for alteration he purchased from Hong Kong. He asked that the armholes be slimmed down.

The manager spoke to him and said that TF used to offer sleeve alterations, but not anymore. The reason being that TF Manhattan once altered the armholes for a customer that was one of Tom Ford's friends. Tom Ford saw his friend at an event and was shocked at the imbalance caused by the alteration. He was also upset that his store altered the armhole (according to the manager). Henceforth, armhole slimming was banned!

The customer kept asking, but the manager kept saying no; Mr. Ford forbids it.

 

[EriQ009]

The pattern is fine. But the pattern is not the issue. I second the very serious doubts voiced by others in this thread. Strongly consider sizing up, or at least reevaluate after losing the weight.

 

[VinnyMac]

The pattern looks fine, but you look like a sausage in that jacket. I'm not even sure if you can lower your arms. I hope that you're planning to lose a lot of weight. Even then, it's probably going to be a miss.

 

[Viral]

you might need a short...........look at those sleeves!

 

[rrlgambler]

Thanks gents for the constructive criticism. I was primarily concerned with your opinions on the pattern initially. I wasn't so concerned with the fit since I knew it didn't fit well and the fact that I know how to put on weight and drop weight since I'm a bodybuilder. However, after reading all the comments lampooning the fit, I finally have given in. Since it is on consignment I will be returning the suit which is a 58R. I clearly need a 60R at the very least judging from your comments. I do enjoy the TF style of suits which I can't seem to find anywhere else, coupled with the fact I possess challenging physique it is quite a task to find designer suits to fit well without looking so boxy.

 

[snowboardpunk]

Why don't you just buy it after you lose the weight?.... I went from a 40 to a 34/36and didn't buy anything at all

 

[Quarks]

Unfortunately, with a built of a bodybuilder, you are going to have difficulty finding a OTR suit that fits your body type. I am afraid MTM would be the best route.

If you still persistently yearn for a Tom Ford-esque type suits for a slightly lower price range without sacrificing quality (or in fact could be of better quality & service), I suggest a MTM by Thom Sweeney in London - Broad lapels, tapered waist, etc. That is if you are in London. If you are loaded with wads of cash and still want a Tom Ford suit regardless, go for their MTM. Not sure how that would turn out with your body type.

 

[add911_11]

I hope you can return it, or otherwise sell it on ebay with a slight loss. If the jacket looks like that, i am sure the trouser will be horrible.

Why not save some money on a bespoke suit? I doubt the TF is low cost even with sales.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Unfortunately, with a built of a bodybuilder, you are going to have difficulty finding a OTR suit that fits your body type. I am afraid MTM would be the best route.

This is correct. I'm not by any means as big as you, but I have a not so common drop, I use a 44 jacket and 31 trouser. Haven't found an OTR suit that fits.

 

[Loathing]

Is it even possible to fit a bodybuilder into a suit properly? Even bespoke? I can't comprehend how a tailor could even begin to work around those quads and glutes -- not to mention the back and shoulders.

 

[Mr Engineer]

SHould have lost weight first before purchasing

 

[KonkreteKhaos]

I personally like the suits design but I think you should of lost the weight first. Great suit IMO

 

[Betelgeuse]

Is it even possible to fit a bodybuilder into a suit properly? Even bespoke? I can't comprehend how a tailor could even begin to work around those quads and glutes -- not to mention the back and shoulders.

When you are the size of Jay Cutler or Phil Heath or Ronnie Coleman... I think not. But there's a photo of Arnold in his good old days wearing a SC (Ican't find it) and looks very normal. I think that bodybuilders from these days are massive compared to the old guys. I think there is always a limit.

 

[kulata]



When you are the size of Jay Cutler or Phil Heath or Ronnie Coleman... I think not. But there's a photo of Arnold in his good old days wearing a SC (Ican't find it) and looks very normal. I think that bodybuilders from these days are massive compared to the old guys. I think there is always a limit. 

Phil Heath vs Ronnie Coleman. Fit battle