made to measure show jackets

[Erray]

Hi I'd like to get a really nice tweed jacket for showing in, I already have 2 but they look awful on as I have a really long back and broad shoulders so have to get a big size but have a small bust and waist so they don't look very flattering also I struggle getting them long enough in the sleeves.
Does anyone know if there is anywhere preferably with a website that does made to measure jackets where I can just send them my measurements? Or alternatively anywhere in Glasgow as I will be going down for my christmas shopping in a couple of weeks. Preferably not too expensive, wouldn't like to pay over £200.
Thanks in advance.

 

[FMM]

Alexander James and Designer Browbands both have a lovely selection of tweeds and can do made to measure for under £200.

 

[measles]

Maybe Hazelden Saddlery in Newton Mearns could help - they sell better quality tack and clothing and I'm sure they'd have come across a request like yours before. They're really helpful - ask for Nicola.

Good luck.

 

[Erray]

Thanks very much the Alexnder James jackets look lovely also like the look of the Derby tweed at the designer browbands.
Thanks measles I'll look out for them.

 

[LouHardwick]

www.mrscandy.co.uk


ALL THE WAY! She is fab- my jacket always get lots of comments about the fit ect have a look at the pic.

 

[LouHardwick]

forgot to mention- I too have a really long back and small waist- but big riders shoulders. The jacket was made to measure and makes me feela million dollars!

 

[PennyJ]

Can you not find a good dressmaker/tailor type person who can alter one of the ones you have to fit you better? I am broad shouldered, broad back, reasonably large bust and then smaller waist and hips so have the same problem in that all jackets are way to big at the bottom if they fit me on the top. Just a thought...

 

[FMM]

With Alexander James it doesn't cost any extra to have it made to measure.

 

[Kermie]

Really? They quoted me £300 at HOYS!

I ended up managing to get a maids fit at Mrs Candy for a lot less.

 

[FMM]

I got mine done at Windsor for £190 plus postage. It was changing the length of the arms and the waist.
If you are a maids fit, then Mrs Candy or any of the other pony places are perfect. I look silly in a maids fit even though I can get it on, so went for the ladies version. Designer Browbands do several versions of maids and ladies so the OP may be able to get something off the peg.

 

[Madam_max]

2nd Alexanda James. Love mine.