When is a jacket too big

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Thread starter Jck Start date Sep 25, Jck Starting Member. I am always a size large in this brand. But it seems a bit big, the general length is OK, apart from the sleeves which I think are too long.

What do you guys think? Also, do you think a tailor would be able to shorten the sleeves? I'm asking as it has primaloft inside. I have emailed a few tailors but they're yet to get back to me as it's Sunday. Thanks in advance for any help. Blazers are not made with matching trousers and are usually a solid colour with metal buttons, they are more formal than a sports jacket.

A sports jacket is meant to function as sporting attire so is seen to be less formal in comparison to a blazer or suit jacket. Sports jackets still function today as key pieces of sportswear and tweed is the ideal fabric for hunting, shooting, and fishing. Tweed is warm, hardwearing, and the heather and moss tones are perfect for rural sports. For smart casual wear these jackets can be worn however you please, with jeans, chinos, or cords; layer up underneath or wear your sports jacket on top of a plain t-shirt.

We have been tailoring country clothing for almost years, and our unique made to measure service has stood the test of time through our preservation of a personalised and quality service. We are with you every step of the journey so that you walk away with the suit of your dreams, you can find more information on our made to measure service here. A Sports Jacket is cut to sit at the base of the hips.

Tip : One sure fire way to ensure an elegant, glove-like fit is to have a jacket tailored. You should have a fit that allows for free arm movement. Too short and the arms are restricted. Too long and the shoulders will sag and bag. Some signs that the fit is too big is rumpling and dips in the line from collar to shoulder. Dips in the shoulder line can also be a problem for men with sloping, or rounded shoulders. If you are unable to easily raise your arm, the jacket is too narrow across the shoulders so try a size up or down.

A tailor can fix it to some degree, but it's difficult to adjust and will probably be expensive. Button stance has been a long-debated topic in the menswear scene. The higher the button stance, the shorter your torso will look when the jacket is done up. This is fine if you are on the shorter side and want to lengthen the appearance of your legs, but it can make you look off-balance otherwise.

The top button on a two-button suit should hover between fingers above the belly button and will pull slightly when done up depending on the look the wearer is going for. If it is too high and tight, it will "pop" or pull too aggressively. How to fix it: Sizing up or down or choosing a different style or brand is your best bet here.

If nothing satisfies, try something custom. The chest of a suit or sport jacket should always follow the shape of the wearer's chest. A gaping coat chest is not a good look and neither is chest break. A chest break usually happens when the jacket is too small, and chest gape usually happens when it's too big. Either way, it results in a gap between the chest and the jacket. It can also have to do with where the shoulder is sitting in general.

How to fix it: If either of these issues is evident when trying on ready-to-wear garments, try going up or down a size first. If this doesn't fix it, you should consider custom options to correct the problem rather than trying to get it tailored. Shorter jackets are trendy, but don't take it too far.

Generally, the bottom edge of a jacket should end between the two knuckles on your thumb. This rule can be pushed a little bit when wearing a casual sport coat because they tend to be a little shorter. How to fix it: Getting a jacket shortened or lengthened by a tailor is usually not possible. Try sizing up or down first, and then discuss with your sales associate to see if tailoring or custom is the better route for you.

It's not uncommon for the seat to be too tight or too saggy, depending on how athletic you are or the build of your bottom half. The seat should be smooth against your derriere without pulling. If it feels like they're going to split when you sit, it's time to size up. How to fix it: T ailors can fix a saggy seat very easily.

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