What can you do if your suit doesn't fit properly?

 You've ordered a beautiful men's suit! Just a few more minutes and you can start trying it on! If you used the size tool on the website, chances are your suit will fit perfectly right away. But since everyone has a different build, sometimes there can be some deviation. Is that the case with you? Doesn't matter! There is always a solution!

Below we list the possible deviations. Are you going to try on and is one of these points the case for you? Read below what you can do to get your suit perfectly tailored:

• The trousers are too long or too short.
• The jacket sleeves are too long or too short.
• The trousers are too wide or too narrow at the waist.
• The waistcoat is too loose.
• The waistcoat is too tight.
• The entire suit is too small or too large.
• Part of the suit is too small or too large.

Also take a look at the following video with English subtitles. 

 

1. The trousers are too long or too short

Trousers that are too long or too short are no problem at all. This is one of the easiest interventions for a tailor. Almost everyone who buys a suit has to deal with this at some point. If you want the trousers to fit perfectly, they should rest just on the edge of the shoe. (Without a harmonica effect). When you stand up straight, the socks should just barely be visible. If the trousers are too long, a tailor can easily shorten them. But even if the trousers are too short, he can lengthen them. The legs of the trousers are turned inwards a few cm. Which leaves extra room for a tailor to lengthen the trousers.

However, recently you do see several styles of how trousers are worn. The above description is the traditional length. But you can also choose to wear it Cropped. This means that it is worn shorter, leaving the ankles visible. This often happens when you want to wear the suit a bit more casual.

Solution when the length is not right: Have it lengthened or shortened by a tailor.

2. Jacket sleeves too long or too short

The above explanation for trousers also applies to jackets. Here, too, there is extra fabric inside, so a tailor can loosen the seams and then lengthen the sleeve.

Solution if the length is not right: Have it lengthened or shortened by a tailor. 

3. The waist is too wide or too narrow

This is also something that can be solved very well. It often happens that men are built wider in the upper part of the body. As a result, the trousers are just too wide and do not fit properly around the waist. But what can also happen is that the waist is wider than the upper body. So the waistcoat and jacket fit perfectly, but the trousers cannot be closed.

Is this the case with you? Don't panic! Here, too, the tailor is the solution. When making the trousers, this too has been taken into account. For example, extra fabric is folded inwards to make the waist wider if needed. But a tailor can also slightly tuck the waist in the back to narrow it. In addition, moving the button is sometimes an additional option to make the trousers fit.

Solution when the waist is too wide or too narrow: Have it taken in or out by a tailor. 

4. Cardigan is too roomy

If your waistcoat is too loose, no problem! A tailor can make it narrower without any problems by loosening the seams at the side and removing some fabric here. He will then re-tighten the seams to fit you perfectly.

Too roomy waistcoat solution: have it altered by a tailor.

5. The waistcoat is too tight

A waistcoat has no extra fabric and space to create more room. If a waistcoat is too tight. You can easily return it via our returns portal. When returning click on exchange item and clearly state in the description that you need a size up. When it arrives we will process this in our system. If the gilet is in stock, it will be sent immediately upon receipt of the return. If it is not in stock, we will order it from the supplier and dispatch it on the day we receive it from the supplier.

Solution: Exchange the gilet via the returns portal 

6. The entire suit is too small or too big

Have you tried on the suit but it is too small or too big? Then easily make an exchange via the returns portal. Indicate in the description that you would like to exchange the suit for another size and which size you would like to receive. The exchange will be processed upon receipt of the return and the new suit in the correct size will be sent. If the suit is in stock in the correct size, it will be sent immediately. If the suit is not in stock. Then the suit is ordered from the supplier and sent upon receipt.

Solution: Exchange the suit via the return portal

7. Part of the suit too big or too small

An oversized suit is often easy to adjust by a tailor. Are the trousers or waistcoat too big. If so, be sure to visit the tailor to check if they can adjust it to size. Is it really too big, or is any part of the suit too small. Then also make an exchange via the return portal and clearly state which size you would like to receive. We will then only exchange the part we have received. When the return arrives we will process this in our system. If the requested size is in stock, it will be sent immediately upon receipt of the return. If it is not in stock, we will order it from the supplier and send the correct size on the day we receive it from the supplier. (Please note, as we sell many complete suits the stock of loose parts is not large, often a loose part has to be ordered). If you are in a hurry, at least consider inquiring what a tailor can do for you. Have you already inquired but exchange is the only option. Please contact our customer service by replying to this e-mail.

Solution: Have it altered by a tailor or exchange it for another size via the returns portal

Still looking for the perfect men's suit? Then be sure to take a look around our website. At The Garrison, we offer affordable men's suits of good quality. Furthermore, we have all kinds of blogs for people who still have questions before buying a suit. We look forward to seeing you at The Garrison.