KD service dress jacket
(12/4/2011)
This is a well made garment the only reason have not rated it a 5 is that I expected it have a removable cloth waist belt and on the recieved item it was stitched in place, plus the brass hooks offered as an option for wear with a Sam Brown belt were absent. However WPG offered to get the belt removed at the factory if I returned the jacket to them and are sending me the brass hooks post haste. I have decided to get the belt removed locally as it will be inexpensive. I am informed future runs will not have this problem. The size fit (apart from the sleeve length) is good, I am a 44 chest and 6ft 0 ins tall and the 44L was almost perfect, only having a jacket made to measure would do better. The sleeves do require alteration as the cuffs are extra long to allow for tailoring to length but bearing in mind the price of the jacket adding the cost of a professional alteration keeps the cost within my budget. One small point, the edging to one of the front button holes has not been completed and will need attending to as the edges are fraying. Overall quality of construction compares favourably with original examples examined. Delivery was surprisingly quick, quicker than orders I have placed for items within the UK, and response to my concerns over the belt was prompt.
Looks Good
(10/5/2011)
I have to take it to a tailor to get the arms fitted. It is made with sleeves for a gorilla with ends, so you'll have to do that too, unless you can do your own tailoring. Otherwise it is fine.
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