Jacket

Chinos follow the same rules as denim with the only difference being brighter options for summer season styling. The most common pairing is a navy suit jacket with light coloured chinos (white, sand, cement) but this can also work with various suit jacket colours. Can you wear a navy jacket with navy chinos? For an […]

Marrying a blue jacket with tan pants is an awesome idea for an effortlessly classic menswear style. If you’re on the fence about how to finish, complement this look with a pair of red athletic shoes. For a casually neat getup, opt for a blue jacket and tan pants — these two pieces play perfectly […]

Pack Those Puffer Jackets/Vests Fold the sleeves inward over the center and roll from the top to the bottom. Use a rubber band to hold it or simply shove the jacket in your bag last. Either way, the soft and squishy material makes it very easy to pack. How do you travel with a down […]

The point of a double-breasted jacket is to accentuate the shoulders, which wide peaks accomplish better than anything else. You’re going for a vintage look here, so it’s not the place to get experimental. Do people still wear double-breasted jackets? Double-breasted suits have come back in style. Dan Levy’s chocolate brown and black double-breasted suit […]

For Two-Button Jackets Only keep the top one buttoned. Unbutton it when you’re sitting down, and fasten it again when standing. How should you sit with a double-breasted suit? A double-breasted suit is supposed to fit a specific way. It should be snug around the hips and wide at the shoulders. Even if you’ve never […]

Their purpose? They keep garments from getting wrinkled out of shape during shipping to a store and while sitting on the racks. And whether there’s one X (for a single vent) or two (for a double), they should be the first thing that’s snipped before you ever put the suit on. Why are suit vents […]

Buggy Lining. A partial lining, usually covering a third or a half of the top part of the jacket. A floating buggy will be untaped on the bottom edge of the lining. What is a buggy in clothing? We’ve had plenty of requests to explain what buggy lining is. Essentially it means that, as shown […]

A quarter, or “butterfly” lining covers only the upper back and sleeves. This last option is appropriate for tough, heavy fabrics such as tweeds, since you don’t want to add too much extra weight, or for a jacket intended to be worn in warmer weather. What is the lining in jackets? A lining is the […]

Lining. Lining: The lining is inside the jacket and hides the seams while providing ease of entry into the garment. The lining may or may not house internal pockets. What is worn inside a blazer? A Polo Shirt It may not seem like the most obvious choice to wear under a blazer, but a men’s […]

Lapels. A suit’s lapels are a major factor in shaping the impression of a suit, as they are a prominent design feature right in the center and close to eye level. Lapels can be defined as flaps of fabric on each side of the suit jacket immediately below the collar and folded back. What are […]

Adjusting the waist of the jacket is the other most common alteration you would do when buying RTW. By letting out or taking in the side seams you can almost go up or down a size. It all depends on the fabric inside, but the concept is the same. Can the waist of a jacket […]

Formaldehyde resin is a chemical present in some clothes, especially new ones, and it gives a fishy smell. It’s meant to increase the fabric’s resistance to wrinkles and help dyes penetrate deeper. The only solution to this is to wash the clothes well until they no longer smell. How do you get fish smell out […]

Pretty much everything can be altered in a suit except the shoulders. Obviously the jacket cannot be lengthened; but the sleeves can be lengthened or shortened, the waist taken in or let out (both trouser and jacket), the crotch taken out/in and the trouser legs lengthened/shortened. How much can suit jacket sleeves be lengthened? How […]

Yes, take it in to a local tailor and they will measure you and alter it to fit properly. This will be much easier than trying to contact the manufacturer for sizing info, a tailor can easily make it fit your specific measurements. Can you make a fleece smaller? Can You Shrink Fleece? In some […]

How to stow your jacket in a self-stowing pocket Unzip the self-stowing pocket on your jacket. Turn the pocket inside out. Stuff the coat completely inside the pocket. Ensure shell fabric (especially on lightweight jackets) is away from the zipper teeth. Zip the pocket shut. What makes a jacket packable? While packable windbreakers or down […]

We understand you may wish to alter or modify your Canada Goose item to suit your body or needs. Should you choose to tailor your Canada Goose item, we will continue to provide warranty service to any un-altered areas of your item. Is it possible to alter a puffer jacket? Whether you’re shopping for a […]

While these fun extras and accessories can seem like a good idea when trying to maximize your space, folding and squishing your puffer coat into a tiny ball for extended periods of time can actually severely damage the filling and prevent it from expanding evenly next season. Can down jackets be compressed? There’s nothing wrong […]

Polyester can be tailored. Garments made from polyester can be altered to change their height, size, and fit. This process requires expertise and can only be done by a skilled seamstress. Can jackets be tailored? Your tailor can add some fabric to your jacket to make the garment a bit roomier. You have the option […]

US Jacket Size Chart – Women US Alpha Jacket Size Women US Jacket Size Women Bust width (inch) XXS 00 29 – 30 XS 0 31 – 32 S 2 32 – 33 M 4 33 – 34 What size is Xs in jackets? MEN’S JACKETS & COATS SIZE GUIDE Size To fit Chest Size […]

Widths Size Chest X-Small Less than 84 cm Small 84-94 cm Medium 94-104 cm Large 104-114 cm How big is a size small jacket? MEN’S JACKETS & COATS SIZE GUIDE Size To fit Chest Size Inches CM XS 34-36 86-91 S 36-38 91-96 M 38-40 96-101 How big is a small in the US? Size […]