What is the correct sleeve length for a jacket?

In our tailor's blog post about oversized shoulders in your jacket, we talked about which points are important for a good fit in your jacket.

As discussed in the previous article, the width of side seams does not have much to do with whether a jacket appears too large, this is purely a matter of taste.

One of the things that makes a suit look too big is a sleeve length that is too long. You often encounter this as a tailor and in this blog we will go into more depth.

How do you recognize sleeves that are too long?

As tailors, we often see that the sleeve length falls on the hand and sometimes even extends over the hand with ready-made jackets.
This ensures that the hand on the eye disappears.
The fit of the rest of the jacket does not match the sleeve length and this automatically makes the suit appear too large.

If you look at the example below you will see that the hand disappears on the left sleeve (see red arrow), which has not yet been pinned off. This gives the impression that the jacket does not seem to fit the rest in terms of fit.

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The tailor: for the best fit of your jacket

As a tailor, we often get fit related questions. You can visit a tailor because your measurements have changed or because you want a different fit. As a tailor, I think it is important to clearly explain to customers how sizes relate to styles and fits.

If you really want everything in your suit, jacket or trousers to fit 100% and with the details you want, you will have to have it tailor-made from scratch and visit a bespoke tailor.

If you look at the suit style of the past, it is a different fit than we see a lot now. The fit was wider, jackets longer, trousers were worn higher. Nowadays suits are cut much slimmer.

It may be that you still have an old suit that you used to wear with great pleasure, but have recently left it hanging in the closet because it no longer suits your current measurements, taste or clothing style. Or you see a nice jacket in the store that is no longer in your size and, for example, only one size larger.

It's a shame to leave it hanging or not wear it anymore, because otherwise it is (still) a beautiful piece of clothing.

So, time for a visit to the tailor:

Here we show you how you can breathe new life into your clothes. So that you can wear it with pleasure again. This way your clothes will last longer and you will enjoy them more. You don't throw away a bicycle if your tire is flat.

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What are the limitations of made-to-measure suits?

Made-to-measure garments generally have a better fit than garments produced to standard measurements. However, it still gets limited by a number of factors that affect fit, such as:

Measurement errors: When taking the customer's measurements, measurement errors may occur, which means that the final garments do not fit properly.
Changes in body shape: The customer's body may change over time which may lead to a change in the fit of the garment.

Limited measuring points: When taking the customer's measurements, only the most important measuring points are usually used, which means that any deviations in the body shape can be overlooked. A big difference when you have your clothing made bespoke is that specific body measurements are taken that not only match your measurements but also take into account your specific way of moving and in relation to the specific garment.

Choice of material: The material the garment is made of can also affect the fit. For example, fabrics that are less stretchy may not fit as well as fabrics that are more stretchy.

Production processes: The production process of made-to-measure clothing can also influence the final fit. If the production is not accurate enough, this can result in garments that do not fit properly. In addition, with Bespoke Tailoring you have a more extensive choice regarding the making of the garment.

In conclusion: What are the differences between Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Tailoring?

See below an infographic with a summary of the key differences between Made-to-Measure and Bespoke Tailoring.

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