Waist Coat Length?

[Bugbear]

Shoulder pads are triangular in shape, and held in place at the corners of the triangles. Should be a fairly quick (and therefore not too expensive) job to replace them. Of course ask first.

There is a seam (usually) in the lining from the armseye to the collar in the lining, and would only need a few inches taken out to get at the shoulder pads.

Most fabric stores carry a line of shoulder pads, or they can be made by the tailor shop. Again, not really a difficult task.

Changing the pad is easy, but the shoulders were designed around having the extra padding which requires extra fabric and causes a different hang. I guess take it in to the tailor and ask, but that is a thirty-five dollar jacket...

I really wish that this had come up when this spesific jacket had been suggested here on the forum.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Because Dan boxes he's going to have a lot of shoulder muscle, probably more than the average guy. That being the case, swapping out the shoulder pads shouldn't have too much effect on the way the jacket hangs from the shoulders.

[Dan R Porter]

Well I have never ever in my life worn something with shoulder pads, so I may be overdramatic. I will take a photo of it tonight so you can see them. It was a cheap jacket, and good quality for the price. Let me get it all on and I will let you, the pro's, make judgement.

[Bugbear]

Ok Dan.
Sorry about that. I've got it stuck in my mind that these are huge, huge shoulder pads like the old style jackets had; almost like wings sticking out from the sides. It might just be a minor issue.

[Dan R Porter]

[Kiltman]

Have your local tailor take the over-stuffed shoulder pads out (he will have to replace them with something thinner so the jacket will hold its shape). This will cause the jacket to "drop" about half an inch and your waistcoat should fit perfectly.

Excellent advice. waistcoats should be shorter than the jacket.

[Dan R Porter]

this is for my wife's wedding, (ahem our wedding) so any criticism will be taken as contructive. Thank you.

[Dan R Porter]

Are they too puffy?

[Ayin McFye]

this is for my wife's wedding, (ahem our wedding) so any criticism will be taken as contructive. Thank you.

If this is to be an outfit that you intend to wear to your wedding, I think it'd benefit us and yourself to be able to see your full ensemble if possible.

For example, what sporran are you intending to wear, what hose, shoes, etc.

The Jacket that you purchased might work just fine, it's just hard to tell without seeing all the other accessories that you're going to wear. Could you take another picture of your finished outfit and post it?

Congratulations on the wedding by the way, I wish you and your family a lifetime of happy years together.

[Ayin McFye]

Are they too puffy?

I don't think so at all. If they shoulder pads are still in the jacket, I can't even tell in this picture.