Tailoring
Blazers and coats that were built to be taken in.
The find
Blazers and coats were built to be taken in and let out. Secondhand tailoring is the cheat code for fit.
What to look for
canvas full canvas beats fused seams generous allowances to let out shoulder fits — everything else is alterable length hem and sleeve, easy wins
How to score
Buy for the shoulders. Waist, sleeve, and length are all easy alterations — the shoulders are the whole battle.