blazer too small?

[yojimbo]

i just recieved this blazer from urbanoutfitters in the mail this afternoon, whoopie!

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=21682&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=21682

the arm length is perfect, everything feels right about it; except when i try to lift both arms, i could feel the back of the blazer stretched and i can only lift my arms up to a certain angle without it feeling like it's about to rip.. it's a medium sized blazer..

could it be that the size is too small?

the thing is, im a 38r, and according to the size chart a medium should be my size (if i'm reading it correctly, that is..).

 

[yojimbo]

btw, the tightness is felt around the back and armpit area of the blazer.

 

[whiteshells]

In my opinion, too small. But it really depends on what you want to put up with. I have some jackets like that which I never returned. I now wish I would have though.

 

[yojimbo]

right now the arm length of this size medium blazer is perfect.. if i got a size large instead, will the arm length also be longer?

 

[OH_HEYY]

why not just order a bigger size than take it to a tailor and have them fix the arm length?

 

[yojimbo]

why not just order a bigger size than take it to a tailor and have them fix the arm length?

well, wouldnt the chest size and shoulder length be too large then?

 

[yojimbo]

it actually fits very well, its just that when i try to stretch out my arms up into the air, the fabric around the armpit area is lacking, if only they made that area longer...

 

[Tourni]

Keep in mind, blazers are not designed for you to stretch your arms up in the air. As long as you can do normal things then its perfect...

 

[Curious]

Reaching for something in a cabinet or hailing a taxi are normal things that require you to raise your hand though.

I don't know.. imo, it sounds like you're trying to sell yourself on it when the reality is it's too small. I agree with OH_HEYYY, buy a larger size and have it tailored (they can do more than arms )... or keep looking

 

[yojimbo]

yeah, i just realized its hard even to try to drive at the wheel in my car wearing it.. i think im going to turn it in at the store and order another one online, unless someone knows a better darkish brown blazer for sale somewhere else.. i'm looking for something casual.

 

[Curious]

Smart move

I haven't seen one myself recently, so I'd probably jump on the larger size while you have the chance!

 

[Tourni]

Reaching for something in a cabinet or hailing a taxi are normal things that require you to raise your hand though.

You're right.
In my blazers I can hardly move, but I'm in it for the aesthetics rather than the practicality. I love the slim look so as long as I can walk then I'm happy.

 

[Curious]

 

[yojimbo]

if i get the larger size tailored, it should fit better and look just as good then.. i think.

 

[jpolla]

aaah i have a similar problem with a blazer. It fits perfectly until i move too much. But i still wear it, just goes back to the old argument "Style vs Practicality"