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Outgrown suit after two wears!! What to do...?

  • 16-07-2010 12:59pm
    #1
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,122 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all.

    I bought a new suit at Christmas, a Daniel Graham dark grey pinstripe one, for €175. Fit perfectly then, and wore it to two family weddings at Christmas, nothing since.

    Anyways, a hard seven months in the gym followed, and I've managed to put on more size, which I'm delighted about.
    However, I've a family wedding (again!) in two weeks time and I just tried on the suit... too small across the shoulders! Trousers fit fine, but jacket is definitely too small.

    Not sure what to do... sell privately, or do a trade in? I'm just not sure where in Dublin do trade-in's?
    What's the general consensus?


Comments

  • #2
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,122 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Bumpity?


  • #3
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    Could you re-buy just the jacket, seeing as how the trousers still fit?

    You could sell the jacket on adverts.ie or ebay. Make sure to mention how much it's been worn, how much it originally cost and put up some good pictures.


  • #4
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,039 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Could you not just buy another suit?


  • #5
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,122 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Chances are I'll be putting on more size so it's kinda pointless I think?


  • #6
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »
    Chances are I'll be putting on more size so it's kinda pointless I think?

    Goodness maybe rent a suit jacket then.


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  • #7
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,639 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Get a new suit. Shoulders are the most difficult if not impossible area of jacket to change. Avoid the slimfit jackets nd be sure to leave a little growth room in your new choice. A well constructed jacket will allow you to grow a bit more without looking like it's been stretched.

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #8
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »
    Chances are I'll be putting on more size so it's kinda pointless I think?
    Maybe buy a bigger jacket for your expected end size and stuff it with toilet paper :o

    If you get any bigger you will end up like the Hulk :eek:


  • #9
    carolinespring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭carolinespring


    Rent a suit if you are planning on putting on more mass. Not worth buying one for just one day. A lot of mens shops do a rental service.


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