Man's Suit Jacket Fits Too Tight - Men's Clothing Alterations - Male Style Advice Video

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Centeno addresses a viewer’s question about whether to alter a snug-fitting suit jacket or exchange it for a larger size. He argues against upsizing due to shoulder fit issues and instead recommends having a tailor let out the midsection, explaining that suit jackets are formal wear designed to fit closer to the body rather than loose like everyday clothing.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that most men wear jackets that are too large, and suit jackets should fit closer to the body since they’re formal wear, not workout clothes
• Centeno recommends having a tailor open up the midsection (a $50-$100 alteration) rather than sizing up, which would make the shoulders fit even worse
• Centeno explains that broad shoulders create a more masculine silhouette compared to a round or pear shape, and encourages aiming for at least a rectangular body proportion in formal wear

Episode details: published May 5, 2012 · 212K views · 5:48 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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