Jacket Dilemma

[CMcG]

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Do I:
1) get my argyle let out as much as possible and wear a jacket that is too small;
2) wear the suit jacket and accept that it won't look as good, but no one other than me or my wife will notice; or
3) suck it up, open the piggy bank and get a new one from Sport Kilt or Tartan Patch?

If your answer is 3), any thoughts on which is the better option?

1) There is no way anyone can let the jacket out as much as you need. It will be uncomfortably snug and won't look good.
2) A regular suit jacket with a kilt looks sloppy. While other people might not know about kilt-cut jackets, they will be able to see that it somehow doesn't look right.
3) This is your best bet. Apparently the Tartan Patch does rentals, so maybe you can ask how much for just the jacket? If not, then go with the Sportkilt Argyle because it is less money.

And one more thing to consider.
4) Take a regular suit jacket to a tailor for a quick conversion. Bring your current (snug) Argyle as a guide.

[rondo]

14) Take a regular suit jacket to a tailor for a quick conversion. Bring your current (snug) Argyle as a guide.

^This...dark business suit jackets are inexpensive 2nd hand, tailoring <$75.

Rondo