Assistance please n correcting a fit issue

[Cary Grant]

I have a 4x2 flannel DB jacket that, when closed, "v's" a bit at the bottom. meaning it opens a bit like this: ^ from the button down to the bottom of the coat when standing still/straight.

What about the cut/fit causes this gaping? I'm wondering if it is a little too much waist suppression versus the cut from the waist down?

It was MTM, not Bespoke. Wondering if it can be corrected. If not- I'd like to understand what to discuss with future tailor to correct this.

[Leonard Logsdail]

Chances are it is either short in the back balance, tight in the hip, too crooked or a combination of the 3.

[Cary Grant]

I was playing with it in the mirror and I'd say it's likely "tight in the hip".

Thanks, Leonard, for the feedback- without you seeing it- is there, generally, a way to correct that? Can it be let out in a way that is feasible?

I appreciate your expertise.

[alden]

Thanks, Leonard, for the feedback- without you seeing it- is there, generally, a way to correct that? Can it be let out in a way that is feasible?

A photo of you in the coat would allow us to say which of the three potential problems that Mr. Logsdail has mentioned is the real culprit.

Leonard, nice to see you. Would you say that short back balance and too crooked a coat are the more likely causes? Will a too crooked coat also cause buckling in the lapels?

Cheers

Michael

[Cary Grant]

I'll get a photo one of these days... the coat seems "not crooked" to me. It does have a strap made out of the lining that runs around back, holding the back "closed" It has two side vents, and the strap runs from left to right, keeping it closed beneath the back flap.

Is that common?

I really am thinking it's just a bit trim.

[Costi]

It does have a strap made out of the lining that runs around back, holding the back "closed" It has two side vents, and the strap runs from left to right, keeping it closed beneath the back flap.

Is that common?

I really am thinking it's just a bit trim.

[Leonard Logsdail]

Without seeing it, my first guess would be short in the back balance. Always seems to me so many coats are cut like this. As to the lining strap, it's nothing more than a cheat for people who cannot make a coat properly and find they need to add the lining piece in order for the vents to stay closed.

If you want to send me a photograph privately, I will be happy to take a look. actually, I do this a great deal for people in and out of the trade.

[Cary Grant]

Without seeing it, my first guess would be short in the back balance. Always seems to me so many coats are cut like this. As to the lining strap, it's nothing more than a cheat for people who cannot make a coat properly and find they need to add the lining piece in order for the vents to stay closed.

If you want to send me a photograph privately, I will be happy to take a look. actually, I do this a great deal for people in and out of the trade.

Thanks Leonard- I may just do that.

[a tailor]

usually side vents that gap do so because of either of two things.
1. the back is too long.
2. the hip is too tight.
that strap is a poor solution for that gaping. this is separate from the front problem.

the front shoulder is likely too crooked.
the solution is to shift the front shoulder outward.