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Bomber Jackets Size Chest Body Length Small 21″ 25.5″ Medium 21.5″ 26″ Large 23″ 26.5″ X-Large 24.5″ 27″ What size do I get a bomber jacket? Size. “Don’t go for something too tight, size up if you have to – but make sure you have enough room in the arms so that they don’t fit […]

What jackets were popular in the ’80s? In the ’80s, bomber jackets and leather jackets were extremely popular and appeared in a few different forms. There was the airforce bomber, which delivered straightforward military vibes. The casual bomber, which served up a preppier aesthetic. What jackets were popular in the 80s? 80s Jackets Many jackets […]

Instead of reaching for a sweatshirt when heading outside, wear your sweatpants with a blazer or coat that will immediately make them look more put together. Think: a belted trench, a leather jacket, or a more casual denim jacket. The coat will give the sweats a more dressed-up feel than a sweatshirt might. What goes […]

Your ski jacket should fit you well, being snug enough to keep you warm without underneath layers, but not too tight that layers would make you feel bulky, tight or stuffy. Having a full range of movement is essential. Should I get my ski jacket bigger? Should you size up in a ski jacket? Maybe. […]

Height up to 5’7” and chest size up to US size 42 Sports jacket = 1.75 yards (1.6 meters) for plain cloth or 2.0 yards (1.8 meters) for patterned cloth. Note: Half or quarter lined jackets require a minimum of 2.5 yards (2.3 meters). How many yards of fabric do you need to make a […]

This extra pocket is ideal for tall, slim men, as it fills up some of the empty space on the jacket. You will often find our founder, Jake Allen, wearing a ticket pocket on his jackets for that reason. Shorter men should avoid them, as they break up the length of the jacket. Why do […]

Overshirts are a crossover between a shirt and a jacket which are easy to layer and style. The fact that they are functional, casual and not very well known make them one of our favourite pieces. There should be room for at least one in your wardrobe! Is an overshirt a jacket? An overshirt is […]

Some Carhartt tags have a date code on them in the form of 3 or 4 digits. The last 2 represent the year and the first one or two represents the month. Checkout the examples below. The 598 at the bottom left of the first tag shows that the this item was made in 05/1998. […]

Workwear Cotton – 100 % Natural Material. A fabric of 100% cotton achieves some very special properties because it is a pure natural material. Canvas – Durable canvas with a rough look. Twill – A great hit. Quilt – Warm thermal wear. Multi-protective workwear. Leather. Textile. Polyamide. What material is the jacket made of? Common […]

An easy, but glamorous outfit, wear the jacket with white jeans, a simple silk cami, white sandals (the ones shown are Birkenstocks) and your favourite sunglasses. The perfect Summer outfit that could even be worn to a more casual wedding by swapping the sandals for heels. What is the use of smart jacket? The Smart […]

When you buy a new suit, there are white stitching on the jacket shoulders, the vents are sewn closed and the pockets are stitched shut. These all need to be removed to prepare the jacket to be worn. Are you supposed to remove the label in a suit jacket? WEAR THE BRAND, NOT THE LABEL […]

DEFINING A SUIT COAT The easiest of the three to understand, the suit coat is simply the jacket of a suit. It’s worn with trousers that are made from the same fabric, with the same pattern. We are often asked if you can wear a suit jacket as a sport coat. What is the jacket […]

What are the parts of a jacket called? Sleeves. Collar. Back Lining Pleat. Jacket Front. Buttons. Pocket. What are the parts of a blazer called? Every part of a blazer explained Shoulder. “A blazer’s shoulder defines its shape and how well it fits,” says Alice. Lapel. The lapel is the strip of fabric that runs […]

A white jacket looks great with a girly dress (as seen above; many more photos on this dress on Monday). It looks equally good on a long straighter skirt as well. A white blazer jacket is good too. It’s a little less versatile as a white jeans jacket but you can wear it in a […]

There’s only one way to describe this look: slick. A white dinner jacket conjures up images of James Bond, Ryan Gosling, and other guys who are popular with the ladies and probably drive really nice cars. Wear a white jacket, and you’ll be style king of the prom for sure. Can you wear dinner jacket […]

White coats are sometimes seen as the distinctive dress of both physicians and surgeons, who have worn them for over 100 years. In the nineteenth century, respect for the certainty of science was in stark contrast to the quackery and mysticism of nineteenth-century medicine. Who gets to wear a white coat? Those who work in […]

The waistcoat and the cummerbund are not worn in this case. If you choose to wear a double-breasted smoking jacket, you must know that neither the waistcoat, nor the cummerbund should be worn. If you wear wide lapels, these will enlarge your shoulders. The wide lapels demand a wide bow tie. What do you wear […]

“It’s safe to stay away from any outfits that are predominantly white, cream or ivory.” “That color is reserved for the bride to wear at the wedding,” adds Anthony Navarro, Creative Director of Liven It Up Events. Can you wear a cream color to a wedding? Steer clear of off-white, eggshell, beige, champagne, cream, or […]

Vents. Similar to buttons, where you can take your pick of vent options for a suit or blazer, a tuxedo is limited to one vent. And that’s at the most. In fact, many tuxedos come with no vents, though this can limit comfort and wearability. Should a tuxedo jacket have vents? Generally, vents are discouraged […]

Vents. Similar to buttons, where you can take your pick of vent options for a suit or blazer, a tuxedo is limited to one vent. And that’s at the most. In fact, many tuxedos come with no vents, though this can limit comfort and wearability. Should a tuxedo jacket have vents? Generally, vents are discouraged […]