Quote by overmykneenow
Find yourself a local seamstress or dress-maker. I usually find that unless I buy slim-fit (or shop somewhere like Ted Baker where a slimmer fit is standard) anything that fits across my shoulders and the length of my arms will look like a tent around my waist. For just a few quid, someone with a little skill and a sewing machine can quickly take in this excess material turning a £30 shirt into something that looks a lot more like an £80 shirt.
Finding a good needle worker isn't as hard as it sounds - suburbia is full of home-makers of a certain age who love their craft. In my experience, a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake comes with the service too.
Thank you. Yes I have found that some slim fit larger sizes work well (although they do tend to be a bit "fitted" or tight in places). Unfortunately most stores don't carry those here, so finding one is a rare find... and I do grab it. LOL But I also have to be careful in the arms with slim fit shirts, some just don't offer enough room. So buying ONLINE is out of the question if I want a slim fit shirt. I do wish they had stores around here that specialized in slim builds. Big and Tall shops are WORSE though. Most people think that means "Big and or Tall" but in most cases it is Big AND Tall, not either. So the shirts fit even WORSE. LOL
I actually know my way around a sewing machine, so I may just give it a shot myself. Why I have not before is beyond me.
Jackets on the other hand... no, not even going to consider that. LOLIt hasn't stopped me from dressing though. It was more of a sharing with others thing. I know other guys have similar problems. Sometimes it is nice hearing that you are not alone and you can knodd your head and go "yup, that annoys me too".
