Men's Jackets & Waist Suppression - Tailoring An Off The Rack Men's Suit - Menswear Alterations

About this video

Centeno explains waist suppression in men’s jackets and how to work effectively with a tailor on alterations. He covers what waist suppression means, how much is appropriate for different body types, and the technical limitations and costs of jacket adjustments.

Key takeaways

• Centeno advises expecting to pay for multiple rounds of alterations, as fit is personal and tailors may need 2+ adjustments to get a jacket perfect
• Centeno recommends a 4.5 to 6-inch drop between chest and waist for athletic builds, but cautions against exceeding 8 inches as it looks cartoonish
• Centeno explains that larger men should aim for a square look rather than attempting waist suppression, as this is more flattering than a round silhouette
• Centeno notes that most tailors adjust jackets at the back seam (about 1 inch), but adjustments beyond 1 inch require side seam work and greater tailor skill, increasing cost

Episode details: published March 15, 2012 · 55K views · 11:46 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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