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[Zealot23]

An Update...
They are Trying to dance around me again...!!

[Fox]

I think Nathan is right. Dimensions are off. The tunic should fit like a suit jacket. With the sleeves slightly shorter than the torso. Your tunic's length is more like a that of a shirt.

I had similar issue with these Chinese* sellers. Wanted to do some cosplay photography ordered a costume off eBay. It fit the model really good. Contacted the seller and asked if they can make another in the same size but a custom color. Quoted me reasonable price. It arrived in the customs color and same material. Invited the first model back and found another model with the same dress size. Dimensions of the custom job was all over the place. Quality control isn't something they are known for.

*It is my opinion that all these Chinese costume shops are working for the same company.

A custom sized tunic could be the correct or have new problem. This a risk you take with these discount costume makers. From what I've heard Wampa Wear does a good job. It will no doubt cost more but, how much will it cost to buy another uniform and have a tailor try to fix things? The money you might have to spend fixing it could be much higher than its actually worth.

[Zealot23]

Ugh. I have a Headache...

[Zealot23]

If I could just Find SOMEONE, to custom Make a custom tunic, things would be So much better. But dang it all to hell, no one is Interested, or Skilled enough to do it, and even if I do, The cost would Destroy my Bank Account!

Does anyone know Someone who could help? At all?

Cuz if Not, I am Officially Stuck.

[Zealot23]

Now Cossky is Refering to one of their Side Sites, Wanting me to buy a Whole new Uniform!!

https://www.skycostume.com/star-wars-imperial-officer-uniform-costume-deluxe-new-version-from-star-wars.html?___SID=U

God this is So Frustrating!!!

[Zealot23]

What is More infuriating, is that I am Thinking about Getting a XXXL, just so I can have a Larger Tunic to work Down on, but my Savings Account cant take it

[Fox]

Years back when some friends wanted a costume made from scratch. Said I would help ask around. I found people who doubted their skill to deliver and those who wanted to overcharge. I knew custom made is still going to cost more than off the rack but not that high.

I want you to pause for a minute. Before ordering anything else get some quotes on how much it will cost to resize an oversize tunic and how much it will cost them to sew the bottom of one tunic to another. Cause as I said in my last post - the money you spend trying to fix this could be way more than it is worth. A plastic fork costs less than a metal fork but it going to break quicker. You can super glue it back together dozens of times. All that money you spent on super glue doesn't make that plastic fork equal to the metal one. It is exciting to see an art project come together but it also okay to wait until your funds have increased.

[Zealot23]

I appreciate the Wisdom Fox. I guess I am just, A Little Impatient...

Oh, and some Bad news, Cossky just gave me another reply...

[Zealot23]

If the Uniform is Only in XXL, WHY DO THEY HAVE XXXL IN THERE SIZE CHART?!!

[Zealot23]

So I was exploring the internet for a Better Officer Uniform, and I discovered the shop Mazcave.

Their Uniforms look Amazing, but, I have No idea how much it costs, since he is on Hiatus

[Nathanzx10r]

MazCave is what I have and they are about the 2nd most expensive officers uniform made right now. Here is the deal... even if you ordered a xxxl, you are going to be swimming in the dang thing. The size you have now is already big for you, its just short.  I think the cheapest option for you right now would be to look at the poncho.

[Zealot23]

Where may I find one of these Ponchos Exactly?

[Nathanzx10r]

Check with Von first and see if it's OK for this. I'm assuming it will be, but you will have to wear it all the time.  Hop on the IOC, I have seen ya in there.  Top right of the screen is the search option, just type in "poncho" there and start reading topics where people have them. That's your best way to source the different makes that offer them. 

[Nathanzx10r]

As you will be approved at the local level, your best bet is to get the majority of your information and suggestions in the detachment forums that specifically work on that gear.

[Zealot23]

Remind me, what is the IOC again?