https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:46:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746206 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:54:34 +0000 JAileen 1746206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that the jacket just needs shaping that "hints" a little more at a waist. While #2 is an improvement, #3, the unbuttoned look, still looks wide. You might need a tiny adjustment on the sides seams, only 1/2 inch (or less) on either side, tapering to nothing above and below. Definitely pin it first to see how it looks.</p> <p>As to the sleeves, I would be concerned about making them too narrow to allow a sweater underneath. I do like the shorter length sleeve. I hope your adjustments work because the jacket looks like a nice quality jacket, and is a good color on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746193 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:33:11 +0000 Chris987 1746193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Approprio that's a good question. I'm trying to wear streamlined fits and this jacket just seems too wide through the torso to me. Hence the alteration discussion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746154 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:52:26 +0000 approprio 1746154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this is not much help, but I really like it without the alterations. I like the "boyfriend" vibe, and I think you could glam it up nicely with contrasting colours and textures - over a cashmere sweater, or with a faux fur scarf if that's your thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you sure your problem is with the fit, and not with styling options?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746148 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:41:24 +0000 Suz 1746148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, that makes perfect sense. I often wear my sleeves scrunched or rolled and that helps to make a blazer "dressed down" enough for my casual life. I think you may enjoy it that way. It's a lovely jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746141 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:24:56 +0000 Chris987 1746141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the thoughtful replies!&nbsp; &nbsp;I've decided I will take in the back seams and they try wearing it with the sleeves rolled for a slightly more casual look,&nbsp;and see how I feel about it. If I end up wearing it a lot and want to go further then I will go for sleeve alterations.&nbsp;If I don't end up wearing it much then I didn't invest much time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746047 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:49:14 +0000 lpr200 1746047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just so impressed by all of you with "the tailor's eye"! It's really helpful </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746032 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:56:48 +0000 Anonymous 1746032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Echo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1746031 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:53:06 +0000 Echo 1746031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the body narrowed, but I do not think the sleeves are too long to start with. I do agree that they are a little wide, but narrowing the sleeve would take care of that without shortening. At the very least, I'd narrow the sleeve first before deciding if you want to shorten it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745988 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 20:31:24 +0000 Chris987 1745988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Diane for the suggestion, I will go look at&nbsp;the sleeve a little more carefully, hadn't noticed exactly how the sleeve seams were set up but of course you would notice that detail being the superb seamstress that you are </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745963 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:38:56 +0000 Anonymous 1745963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to add that if you do use that sleeve seam you'd have to make the new stitching peter out to nothing where it joins the armhole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745962 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:37:38 +0000 Anonymous 1745962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the pinned body and sleeve length looks good. Re-sleeve width...what about taking the sleeve in a little bit down the front sleeve seam? I can just about see it in #3 and by using that seam you wont have to faff with buttons </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745940 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:57:54 +0000 Chris987 1745940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thanks, you are right that I would not wear it closed. </p> <p>Vix, yes you are right, I was just trying to see if there was a fairly simple alteration that would make enough of a difference. Slimming the sleeves would not be so simple because the buttons &nbsp;along the hem&nbsp;of the sleeve are functional so I'd have to deal with that. </p> <p>Yes Chadya that is definitely another option. I don't think I want to buy a new jacket like this, a bit too conservative for me although I don't mind the idea of wearing this one occasionally. </p> <p>Maybe I'll do the alterations I have shown and wear it as an outdoor jacket over a heavier sweater....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745927 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:35:47 +0000 chadya 1745927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>to me it depends how much would you want to invest in tailoring vs. possibly finding a new that might fit you</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745926 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:35:01 +0000 Vix 1745926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Chris --</p> <p>You have extra fabric even after the pinning; I'd take in a bit more and then definitely alter one way or another since you don't have to pay AND you're not wearing the current version. </p> <p>Have you tried narrowing the sleeves, too? They look pretty roomy on you, and I find that often changes a fit from not-quite-right to sleeker. You may need to experiment with where to start the narrowing.</p> <p>Signed, Envious of Your Sewing Skills! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745923 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:53:02 +0000 Suz 1745923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely would help, <b>Chris</b>. Even just the sleeve adjustment. I'm not 100% sure about the need to narrow it. Admittedly I have a high tolerance for what many people call "boxy" and I tend to like my tailored fits so that they "glide" with no pulling. Buttoned, it looks like it pulls now, although I know you would not wear it that way and if it feels better pinned then absolutely do it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazer-alterations-enough-fit-improvement#post-1745913 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:56:12 +0000 Chris987 1745913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><em></em>I have this grey herringbone blazer that I would&nbsp;like to wear more. It looks too boxy in the first picture, also the sleeves&nbsp;are too long. I wanted to wear it recently but decided against it due to the&nbsp;fit issues. &nbsp;I decided to think about&nbsp;alterations, and found that it has two seams in the back, on either side of the&nbsp;center, which makes for a pretty easy alteration to give it a slimmer fit. I&nbsp;took in those seams with pins and also pinned up one sleeve.<i><b>&nbsp;</b></i></p> <p><i><b>Does this improve&nbsp;the fit enough? Should I do more?</b></i> </p> <p>(I would probably wear it with straight leg jeans/pants, not the skinnies&nbsp;shown here) </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Pic #1 is pre-pinning, 2 and 3 are after pinning<em></em></p>