Yesterday, I had my tuxedo measurements re-taken by Bill Cosby--yes, that was his name-- at Al's Formal Wear (Al's Crossroads #778, 7100 South I-35, Suite 7116, Oklahoma City, OK 73149. (405) 632-5639).
The engagement is the wedding of Greg Yankey and Elisabeth Gifford on Saturday December 11th, 2004. Apparently Elisabeth does not trust measurements from Tuxedo Specialists in general, and far less from Men's Warehouse. She told me that several people have had less than perfect measurements from those shops. Elisabeth used to work with Bill at a tuxedo shop, so she has some experience in the business. (And it's her wedding, so I do what she says.)
Here are my new measurements from Al's.
The measurements do seem to be more detailed than the ones taken during the summer at Tuxedo Specialists, adding Overarm and Hip measurements. The Neck and Sleeve measurements were a little larger, perhaps resulting also in the larger Coat Size (from 36 S, to 37 R). I don't remember the coat from the measurements taken at Tuxedo Specialists to feel too small for me though, so I'm not sure it'll make too much difference.
(Update 11/11/2004: See related blog (on 10/27/2004): Tuxedo measurements (again!))
I had my tuxedo measurements taken today for John & Sarah's wedding on July 11 in Scottsboro, AL.
Shirt Size: S 3
Coat Size: 36 S
Chest: 34/41
Waist: 29
Outseam: 40.5
Neck: 14
Sleeve: 32
Curtesy of a lady that works at Tuxedo Specialists (Carriage Plaza, 2001 West Main, Norman, OK 73069, 405-364-4335. Fax 405-360-5944). I was surprised how fast she measured me and how she memorized all the measurements before writing them down. She verified the coatsize by having me try one on. Her dark red/purplish hair (dyed?) made her green eyes pronounced, so I told her that she had pretty eyes. She was thankful and said she doesn't hear that often. On her counter was an open book, The Da Vinci Code.