Jacket

wear at least 2 layers – a long sleeved shirt and a trusty jacket. if you think it is too cold, wear another layer inside like a long john. if you don’t want to wear a long john, wear another top on top of your shirt or under it. if it’s still too cold, add […]

Our Team’s Down Jacket Picks Best Overall Down Jacket: Patagonia Down Sweater. Best Ultralight Down Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody. Best Budget Down Jacket: REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0. Best Heavyweight Down Jacket: Rab Neutrino Pro. Best Down Jacket for Everyday Use: Patagonia Silent Down Jacket. Which down jacket is warmest? Down jackets […]

Let out the side seams of your jacket: You may have bought the jacket and found it to be a little tighter than wanted. You may have put on a little weight and now the jacket feels uncomfortable. We can let out jackets by around 1″ – 2″ depending on how much fabric the manufacture […]

Suit alterations are actually quite simple, once you understand the basic theory. The first thing you need to know is that a garment can only be altered on a seam. You can either “take-in” a seam (make it smaller) or “let-out” a seam (make it larger). “Taking-in” means making the garment smaller. Can a tailor […]

Suit jackets can be made bigger by letting out the seam allowance that holds excess fabric. First things first – What is seam allowance? Seam allowance is basically the excess fabric that’s stored at the seams of a garment. These seams can be opened, which will result in the excess fabric being used. How can […]

Gather the fabric of the jacket at its side seams until you’re holding it at the desired size. Stick pins along either side to hold the new fit in place. Ensure the pins are lined up, either in a straight line or following the curves you wish to create in the jacket. How can I […]

Can a Suit Jacket be let out in the Chest? Suit jackets can be let out in the chest region. The seam allowance for this is usually present at the back of the jacket. But the jacket can’t be enlarged at the armholes, because there is usually very little excess fabric there (in order for […]

The 18 Best Puffer Coats to Keep You Warm and Cozy All Winter Best Rated: Orolay Women’s Thickened Down Jacket. Best Value: Amazon Essentials Lightweight Packable Puffer Coat. Best Lightweight: The North Face Women’s Tamburello Insulated Parka. Best Affordable Lightweight: Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket. Which puffer jackets are the warmest? What is the warmest […]

The warmth of a down jacket, or the ‘loft’, is measured by its fill power. The higher the fill power rating and the ‘loft’, the more warm air the down can trap, and the warmer and more packable the jacket. Do jackets have a temperature rating? The ratings – Warmer to Warmest – give you […]

To perform well in all conditions, a winter jacket must have a weather-resistant outer shell, that’s either waterproof or treated with a DWR finish. The outer shell of a winter jacket is your first line of protection against the elements, so make sure it’s appropriate for the region you live in. What kind of jacket […]

three to five years. “Prioritize a great coat within your shopping budget and it will serve you well.” In other words, it makes sense to spend a bit more to score a quality piece. After all, as Franch explains, a quality wool coat should last a lifetime, while you can expect a good-quality parka to […]

You can also try spraying the zipper with a fabric protector or silicone spray to help keep it from curling. Finally, if the zipper is still curling, you can try using a hair dryer to heat it up and help it stay in place. How do I keep my jacket zipper straight? Use a safety […]

You should be able to lift your arms parallel with the floor. Because suits have complicated shoulder joins and padding, you shouldn’t lift your arms any further up than this. It could wrinkle your jacket. Should you be able to lift arms in suit jacket? The sleeve of your suit jacket should rest just above […]

Never stuff or compress your jacket in a small space because packing your jacket down will cause feathers to clump into lumps. Let your down jackets be able to air out and breathe, not wrapped in plastic. Instead, cover the top of the jacket with light paper, which will protect it from any light damage […]

Down is soft, fluffy material made from duck or goose feathers. It’s commonly used in jackets because of its ability to maintain heat and keep the body warm. If you notice your down jacket smells funny, it may be that the down got wet and has created a musty smell. Get your down jacket smelling […]

The seam of a jacket’s shoulders should actually fit right on with your natural shoulder without being loose or tight. If a jacket is too tight in the shoulders, you’ll probably figure that out right away. But assessing whether it’s too big can be a bit harder. How should a suit jacket fit when you […]

With a classic style, the hem should hit at approximately the same height as the sleeve cuff or slightly higher, although this is relatively flexible for women’s etiquette. Depending on the torso length, the blazer should end around two or three finger widths from the crotch-line. How are women’s jackets supposed to fit? Your blazer […]

First, if the area is tight (notice the horizontal pulling above between the shoulder blades), then the garment should be “let-out” on the seam nearest the pulling. A dual line “hash tag” is the international tailoring symbol for “let-out”. How do you make a jacket bigger? A woman’s jacket can be made larger by letting […]

The perfect shoulder fit will ensure your suit jacket lies flat on the shoulders. If the seam hangs over the shoulder’s natural slope, the shoulders create inside jacket gaps, which means the jacket is too large and loose. Make sure you avoid this look at all costs. Should suit jacket be tight on shoulders? The […]

Changing the Width of Shoulders – NO Of course, as the first thing we consider, shoulders are an exception to the rule; making shoulders either bigger or smaller are both not recommended as alterations. The structure of a jacket shoulder is complex enough that reshaping them involves major surgery. Can suit shoulders be let out? […]