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How small you can make a suit through alteration depends on a few different things. Find out how small you can make a suit through alteration with help from a fashion and beauty industry professional in this free video clip.
Every person has a slightly different body shape, so if you want to look your best in a suit, you have to make a few alterations to it. But if you're trying to save a few dollars by altering your own suit, you'll have to begin by taking the appropriate measurements and marking the suit in the right spots. Doing this yourself can be difficult, however. For the most accurate alterations, have someone else measure and mark the suit for you.
It's relatively easy to alter figure suits -- the posing suits worn by competitive female body builders. Three common alterations are made when female body builders add or lose muscle or weight: increase or decrease the cup size of the top; increase or decrease the size of the bikini bottom; or lengthen or shorten the straps on the top or bottom or the crotch area. Embellishments (rhinestones, beads or studs) on the original figure suit may complicate alterations.
A well-fitted suit can make you look great, while an ill-fitted jacket can look atrocious. Most suit coats don't fit perfectly off the rack and are made that way to accommodate alterations. When buying a suit jacket, the only place that needs to fit well from the beginning is the shoulders. You can hem anything else. Two main areas require alterations on a suit jacket: the sleeves and length.
Purchasing a jacket that fits perfectly off the rack is extremely rare. Instead, tailor the jacket to fit your particular shape correctly. Jacket alteration techniques include: taking the sides of the jacket in or letting them out; shortening or lengthening the sleeves; adjusting the shoulders; or re-lining the jacket. Take into account the pricing for alterations when purchasing a jacket or inheriting one from a friend or relative.
An intact, good-fitting, stylish suit is a necessary piece in any man's wardrobe. For work, weddings, funerals and court appearances, a suit is attractive and versatile. Good suits should last a while, but over time, they may tear, wear down or otherwise require fixing. Some repairs involve mending rips and holes; others may be fixed by adjusting and tailoring. Be aware of the signs your suit needs repair and the means of fixing it.
A suit is an important staple in any woman's wardrobe. There are many differences between a man's suit and a woman's suit. A woman's suit is usually more form fitting and the structure differs from a suit belonging to a man. It is possible to alter a man's suit into a woman's suit but you need to pay attention to sizing and overall fit of the garment.
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