Correct fit of a men's jacket

Choosing a men's jacket is not an easy task. In order for the image to be flawless, it is necessary to take into account a number of nuances. It's just one step from chic to unkempt, so let's take a look at the key points of getting a proper fit for a man's jacket that won't ruin a chic look.

The fit of the product should correspond to body size and height. As a rule, jackets are sewn according to standard patterns, and this is what makes the choice difficult. If the man is tall, the product seems shrunken after washing. It's difficult for a thin guy to pick up, because the shoulders and volume of the models are too large. In this case, it hangs, which is unacceptable.

With a large growth, you need to take a single-breasted model with 3 buttons. In this case, the sleeves can be lengthened.

It is better for thin representatives of the stronger sex to take a closer look at products with 2 splines. Stunted ones should look closely at products of short styles of a semi-adjacent silhouette. Full ones need jackets that hide their belly.

The jacket should not be too short, it is ugly.

For example, in classic models, it reaches the knuckle of the wrist. In shortened products (for example, youth styles), it is slightly higher. In order not to be mistaken, you can adhere to the rule of harmony: the lower hem of the jacket should halve the distance from the collar to the floor.

With a non-standard figure, it is necessary to select a product that can beat figure flaws. For example, if the shoulders are sloping, you need a model with shoulder pads that visually eliminate this nuance.

Drooping of the shoulders is excluded, volumetric options are unacceptable. The shoulders of the garment should be at a natural level.

The size must be chosen correctly, for which the girth of the chest is measured. A palm should fit between the jacket and shirt (T-shirt). When the fist is placed, the size is larger than needed. If it is impossible to move in a jacket, the product is small.

When cross folds form near the buttoned button, the jacket is small. You need to find a middle ground, but not try to solve the problem of comfort at the expense of the large size. Such a jacket will not sit beautifully on the figure.

The length of the sleeve is viewed when the arms are lowered. To choose the right product, in the store, the jacket is measured on the shirt. According to the rules, it should look 1–2 cm out from under the jacket sleeve. This means that the sleeve should end at the hand bone. If you came to the fitting without a shirt, you can do differently. Measure 12 cm from the tip of the thumb - this is an approximate bar for the lower border of the sleeve.

Having determined the length of the sleeve, you should immediately take a closer look at its fit.

When trying on, you should pay attention to the armhole: if it is small, movements will be difficult. If, at the same time, the lining also pulls, you should not take such a product. The sleeve should gently follow the line of the arm, it should not curl to the side, this indicates a bad cut.

In the fitting room of the store, you can see the fit of the jacket from all sides, including from the back.

They should not be in the elbow area, or in the armhole and waist area. The back should be smooth, folds are allowed only when the jacket is unbuttoned.If there are slots at the bottom, they should not stick out. If the slots in a buttoned jacket diverge and bulge, the jacket looks untidy.

It is generally accepted that when viewed from the side, the length of the jacket in front and back should be parallel to the floor.

Along with the bottom line, you need to pay attention to symmetry. The left and right sides must be the same. You need to pay attention to the width of the lapels: it must be identical. The same rule applies to the length of sleeves, vents, sizes and positions of pockets.

Having put on a jacket, you need to pay attention to the collar. It should fit snugly around the neck, no gaps. The lapels must be close to the sides. Do not take a model that has creases when the buttons are fastened. The collar should not lie in waves, the shirt collar should fit optimally tightly to it.

We are used to trusting the manufacturer. However, when buying, the appraisal of the textiles will be important. You need to look at 2 points: the different shades and the coincidence of the picture (if any).

As for the first nuance, sometimes products with a slight difference in stitched parts come across on sale. This happens when the details of jackets are assembled from different rolls, confusing the markings, and also when the material is double-sided. As a result, one detail may seem brighter than the rest. The pattern of the jacket must match perfectly, and symmetrically. This is not an overstated buyer's requirement, but the norm of a quality product.

Going into a men's clothing store, it's easy to get confused. However, not all models can suit a particular man. The fabric of the jacket is also important. The neatness of the image, as well as the durability and status of the product, will depend on it. You need to decide on the basis of various factors: destination, season of the year, preferences.

The best products are wool models, they are warm, beautiful and breathable. They are bought for winter and demi-season ensembles. However, these fabrics do not stretch. If you want more comfort, you can purchase a product made of wool with the addition of lycra. These jackets have a little elasticity and are less wrinkled.

Among dense materials are worthy of consideration tweed, corduroy, suede and cashmere. Jackets of this type are in great demand today among the stronger sex, who care about their status and follow fashion trends. Someone likes knitted models, which are worn in the off-season.

Summer models sew from cotton, silk, linen... They are complemented with a viscose or silk lining. In budget counterparts, polyester is used instead of viscose and silk. Natural materials are light and breathable, but wrinkle at the same time. Flax is the most susceptible to this deficiency.

Today, men have their own rules for wearing jackets. Some of them are not buttoned at all, while others have to fasten all available buttons. Fitting should not be superficial.

For example, today someone prefers to raise the sleeves to the elbows, while others like to fasten only one button out of three available. It is important to understand the difference: in the unbuttoned form, folds may form on the jacket, but if you take a style with a tight fit, it may turn out to be small when fastening in the future.

Jackets are single-breasted and double-breasted. The number of buttons can vary from 1 to 8. Single-breasted style with 3 buttons is worn by buttoning the middle or middle and top buttons. The bottom usually remains unbuttoned. In a jacket with 2 buttons, only the top is fastened.

In addition, it is customary to button up all the buttons in a classic formal and business style suit. Fasten all buttons and double-breasted jackets... Representatives of bohemia wear such styles, fastening only the central buttons.

The following video provides guidelines for choosing a men's suit.