I have three Oxxford suits that I spent a lot of money on. The jackets fit well, but the pants have never fit well. The rise is too long and they are too baggy, especially around the side seam pockets and in the legs. The pants have never looked of felt right to me. I have had the pants altered, but never to my liking. I would like the pants to have a slimmer, more "custom fit" look. I am thinking this may require substantial alterations or even a re-cutting of the pants. Do you think I can get the pants to fit the way I describe, or would the cut of the Oxxford suit or the amount of alterations necessary prevent this from happening? Assuming it's possible to do the alterations, can some recommend a tailor in New York City or Philadelphia who could do what I am looking for? Thanks.
If Oxxford still have the cloth and the suits aren't to worn/faded, bite the bullet and get them remade. As FNB says, they're tricky to do and usually unsatisfactory. You also have to factor in how much it would cost for the re-cut as a percentage of the cost of the original trousers. If the cost of the alteration is more than 50% (which on a re-cut it may well be) it certainly isn't worth the cost or risk.