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<p>However, the off the rack suits that I have tried recently would have needed 4" to 6" of alteration to take in the jacket around the waist for me (my waist is more typical of a university-age guy than someone of my age). From what I have read, it is harder to make simple alterations greater than 2" and still have the suit fit well and look good at the end. And if the suit is not buyable in separates, the waist being 4" to 6" too large becomes a problem when altering the trousers.</p>
<p>Off the rack dress shirts have a similar problem.</p>