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Vinegar Pre-Soak Before washing, give your garment a nice, long, odor-eliminating soak. Add 1 cup vinegar to sink or wash basin, then fill with warm water. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a fresh scent. Soak garment for 30-60 minutes, then wash as directed. How do you get cigarette smell out […]

For static-free loads of laundry, two or three inch-thick balls of aluminum foil should do the trick. Rip off a few sheets of foil, crumple them up tightly and toss them in your dryer. Your clothes will come out sans static, all due to an exchange of electrons. Here’s how it works. How long do […]

The down jacket, known more commonly in the fashion industry as a puffer jacket or simply puffer, is a quilted coat which is insulated with either duck or geese feathers. What do you fill puffer jackets with? About the Puffer Jacket They are filled with down insulation or synthetic fibers, both of which can provide […]

Short answer: No, not all Canada Goose jackets are waterproof or even water-resistant. Can the Canada Goose fur get wet? Down is the natural insulator used in Canada Goose jackets. While down is light and warm, it becomes ineffective once wet, but each coat has a water-repellent finish to help protect the down and keep […]

To shorten a separating zipper that has plastic zipper teeth, use the same method by pulling out each coil individually using small pliers. The coils will come out easier if you grab onto the very tip of the zipper coil and avoid pressing down on the portion of the coil that is actually crimped to […]

Here is a list of common, average prices for standard alterations on a variety of garments: Shorten dress-shirt sleeves: $19. Shorten jacket sleeves: $23 (without buttons) to $28 (with buttons) Take in the body of a jacket: $40 (two seams) to $52 (three seams) How much does it cost to get sleeves hemmed? Tops, Shirts […]

According to the National Institutes of Health, a woman should weigh roughly 100 lbs. for the first 5 feet of height and then an additional 5 lbs. for every inch over this height. If you’re 5 feet 4 inches tall, your ideal body weight is right around 120 lbs. What is considered petite in weight? […]

Men’s Size Chart Size Neck Chest M 15-15½″ 38-40″ L 16-16½″ 42-44″ XL 17-17½″ 46-48″ 2XL 18-18½″ 50-52″ Is men’s size 48 an XL? Size is the number that describe the body size.Men’s Walking Suit Size Chart. SIZE CHEST SIZE (INCHES) WAIST SIZE (INCHES) XL 44 TO 46 38 OR 40 2XL 48 42 3XL […]

Blazers, Formal Jackets and Waistcoats Formal Jackets (Suit Jacket & Blazers) Approximate Garment Back Length Short 32” 67 26.4 34″ 67.5 26.6 36″ 68 26.8 What size is 36 in suit? Suit Size Chart Internat. Suit Size US Suit Size Waist (Inch) S 36 30 M 38 32 M 40 34 L 42 36 What […]

Suit Size Chart Internat. Suit Size US Suit Size Arm (Inch) M 40 33 L 42 33.5 L 44 34 XL 46 34.5 How long is a 42 long jacket? Blazers, Formal Jackets and Waistcoats Formal Jackets (Suit Jacket & Blazers) Approximate Garment Back Length Short Long 40″ 69.5 29.3 42″ 70 29.5 44″ 70.5 […]

Blazers, Formal Jackets and Waistcoats Size To fit Chest Size Inches CM 34″ 34 86 36″ 36 91 38″ 38 96 What does a size 36 suit mean? Suit and sport coat sizes have one number and one letter (for example, 38S, 40R, 42L). The number is your chest measurement and the letter refers to […]

Modern Fit vs. The classic cut suits are slightly cut through the waist and the middle area, allowing the wearer to move more freely. In contrast, the modern cut has a closer trim in the chest area and a slight cut through the shoulder. Is modern fit the same as classic fit? What is the […]

A Modern Fit jacket fits slightly trim through the shoulder and has a closer fit to the chest but is cut a little looser to allow more room between the body and the jacket—allowing room for comfort and movement. How is a modern suit supposed to fit? The suit jacket is too long or short […]

If you are 5’8″ or shorter, pick a jacket that says “short.” If your height is between 5’8″ and 6’2″, select “regular,” and if you’re 6’2″ or more, then choose “long.” The sleeve length is right if between a quarter and a half-inch shirt sleeve is showing under the jacket. How long should a long […]

Men’s Clothing Size Chart SIZE(US) CHEST WAIST M 38″ – 40″ 32″ – 34″ L 41″ – 43″ 35″ – 37″ XL 44″ – 46″ 38″ – 40″ XXL 47″ – 49″ 41″ – 43″ What size is a mens large? Size Charts Chest Size Waist Size Medium 38″-40″ 34″-36″ Large 42″-44″ 38″-40″ X-Large 46″-48″ […]

3. Fixing Shoulder Divots – MAYBE. 2) The armhole is considerably smaller than the sleeve opening that attaches to it. A tailor can try to fix these issues (around $90 per sleeve by the author’s estimate) by removing the sleeve and rotating it to match your posture or by reducing the size of the sleeve. […]

Regular fit suits are just that – regular. They’re not too tight and not too loose, and they should sit comfortably on your body without constricting movement. This is the most popular fit for men’s suits, as it looks good on most body types. What’s the difference between tailored fit and regular fit suits? Tailored […]

Shortening the sleeves on a jacket can take it from ill-fitting and sloppy to tailored and chic. It is fairly easy to change the length of your sleeves, but you will need some basic sewing skills and a sewing machine. Can tailors shorten jacket length? Length shortening: If you’re getting a ready-made jacket that is […]

Jacket and Sleeve Length – Regular, Short and Long Sizes Long jackets measure 1 3/16″ longer in the sleeve length and body length than Regular jackets, while Short jackets measure 1 3/16″ shorter in the sleeve length and body length than Regular. How long is a 42 long jacket? Blazers, Formal Jackets and Waistcoats Formal […]

Jackets like The North Face’s Nuptse puffer have become intertwined with hip-hop culture to much the same extent as Adidas Superstars or Timberland’s iconic 6″ boot. Meanwhile, high-fashion brands like Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Off-White have all put their own unique spin on the style. What company makes the best puffer jacket? To help you […]