Jacket

For the record, I don’t recommend that anyone wear the same clothes multiple days in a row — your pants, sweaters, and blazers will wear better if they get a bit of time to “air out” after each wearing (if you decide not to launder after each time you wear them). Can I wear the […]

“If you’re wearing a suit or blazer to a wedding or formal event, you should never leave your jacket open—but if you’re wearing a blazer casually with chinos or jeans, you can keep it relaxed and open.” Is it OK to wear a blazer unbuttoned? Keeping the button fastened maintains a balanced proportion. These jackets […]

Yes, it matters a lot. Wearing your suit jacket unbuttoned makes you look sloppy and bigger than you are. The first thing you can do is to bring your suit jacket to your local tailor to see if there is some extra fabric which can be released. It is usually possible on higher-end garments. Is […]

Packable Windbreaker protects against wind and rain, and folds down into a super lightweight self-contained pouch—perfect for clipping onto the S-biner of any of our running shorts. Jacket ventilation increases comfort and range of motion. What does it mean if a jacket is packable? Packable coats are like the Transformers of adult clothing. While packable […]

Best thing to do is put something over the overalls such as a zip up hoodie and keep them covered until you hit the city or wherever your going. then unzip the hoodie a bit and show a bit of the bib. Then you’ll feel more comfortable and soon you’ll forget your wearing them. How […]

Goose down is typically the warmest and lightest type of down, but it’s more expensive than the alternative. Duck down or a combination of goose and duck is a less expensive option but won’t be as lightweight and compressible as goose down. Another thing to look for in a packable down jacket is how waterproof […]

Make one horizontal fold in the middle of the body of the coat, then roll the rest of the body up as tight as you can from bottom to top. Start from the folded side to achieve the tightest roll. Keep holding the rolled-up coat tightly in place so you can finish packing it up. […]

A suit jacket is quite complex in construction and can’t simply be shrunken down multiple sizes, because the proportions will be altered and the elaborate structure (lining, canvas, padding, pockets, etc.) will have to be reconstructed to the point that it would be more cost-effective to buy a whole new jacket. Can a suit jacket […]

The process of taking in or letting out your suit jacket involves the tailor pinning the side seams based on your desired fit, and taking from either the chest, the stomach/waist, the vents or all three zones. Can a tailor let a suit jacket out? MISC. Can the jacket lining be removed? Yes, but you’ll […]

How quickly can a suit be tailored? A suit can be tailored in a few days, even in a few hours if the store has the bandwidth. However, typically there is some wait and you should expect to wait 2 days all the way up to 2 weeks if the store is busy. How long […]

Leave it unbuttoned. It is more comfortable, and makes you look less rigid in the interview. Realistically, it probably makes no difference to the interviewer, but for your own comfort unbutton it. Do you unbutton suit when sitting during interview? Only the top button of the suit coat is buttoned. The bottom button is never […]

The exact steps to tell if your jacket is car seat safe Put on the jacket and strap your child in. WITHOUT loosening the straps, take off the jacket and put your child back in. If the straps are still snug, your child can wear the jacket in the car seat. How do you know […]

Herewith, we’ve compiled a list of items that you should never, ever keep in the car. Medicine. Electronics. Sunscreen. Glasses. Aerosol Cans. Plastic Water Bottles. Groceries. Wet Clothing. What should I not leave in my car? 8 Things You Should Never Leave in Your Car Glasses: First up: glasses and sunglasses. Medications: Most medications, whether […]

To help you protect your vehicle (and the things inside it), here’s our list of 19 things you should never leave in your car. Electronics. Water bottles. Medication. Purse or wallet. Important documents. Wine. Canned beverages. Pets. What should you never leave in your vehicle? 7 items you should never leave in your vehicle Water […]

Whether it’s spray paint, deodorant, hairspray or a household cleaner, these pressurized cans can explode in temperatures above 120 F – which is definitely possible to achieve inside your car on a warm summer day. Lighters. Similar to aerosol cans, cigarette lighters can also leak or explode in high temperatures. What should I not leave […]

Your wallet should be thin and compact, and placed in one of the inside breast pockets of your suit jacket, rather than in the back pocket of your trousers where it will push your jacket out. What do you keep in your suit pocket? What to keep in your suit pockets (and what not to) […]

Gym Clothes and Beach Wear You’ll want to avoid leaving any kind of clothing item that gets wet in your car. Sweaty gym clothes sitting in a hot and humid car can be a breeding ground for bacteria. The same goes for damp bathing suits, towels, and hats. Can heat damage a suit? This area […]

Phone – discreetly slide your phone into the inside chest pocket of your jacket. Yes, an iPhone 10 will fit. The outside chest pocket on your suit should either be kept sewn shut, or used for a suit pocket square. Wallet- consider purchasing a slim wallet or card carrier for the night (and any special […]

Leave your wetsuit to hang overnight in your garage or shower to completely dry your wetsuit out. If you are planning on going back in the water and you know your wetsuit won’t be dry in time, then use the ‘speed approach’ to drying your wetsuit. First you’ll need a towel, the bigger the better. […]

pocket square. One, on the upper right side, is the breast pocket, into which you can (and should) place a pocket square. What is the chest pocket called? The Breast Pocket The common chest or breast pocket is welted, having a visible edge. A variant that displays a dash of rakish sprezzatura is the barchetta […]