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Quick, probably stupid question re: suits

  • 21-11-2005 11:02am
    #1
    Genghis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭


    OK, I need a tux.

    I got a good deal on a new tux and went for it, thinking the cost of two rentals will almost pay it off. Bought it online, its on the way as we speak. Alll I got for now is a description and a photo.

    Being a man, I never even thought to check if it was double or single breasted - a tux is a tux, right?

    Showing it to the girlfriend, she noticed this straight away and was quick to point out that double breasted will not suit me. For the record I am of medium height (5' 9"), and broad chested. I would need to be taller for the DB suit to work, ihho.

    So - the stupid question: Would it be possible to alter a Double breasted suit to make a single breasted one?


Comments

  • #2
    hardtrainer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭hardtrainer


    There isn't any way to alter a double breasted jacket to turn it into a single breasted one without really destroying the jacket as it is. Don't be too hasty on thinking it will not suit you. As a general rule, if you are short or of heavy build, a double breasted jacket will make you look a little shorter and fatter, but it does depend on your build. For slim or relatively med builds, a double breasted jacket will work just fine.


  • #3
    ferdi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,598 ✭✭✭ferdi


    no, you cannot make a DB into a SB


  • #4
    Genghis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭Genghis


    Thanks guys.

    Will try on suit anyway when it arrives. It might not look so bad, as you say hardtrainer.


  • #5
    noby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭noby


    I always equate DB with a more formal style, so for a tux it might work.


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