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When it comes to the fit of your jacket, the solutions to some c<\/span>ommon <\/span>issues<\/span> are tough to identify. <\/span>Here<\/span>\u2019s<\/span> what our experts say you should keep<\/span> in mind when you\u2019re modifying the fit of your jacket.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Shoulder Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The shoulder width is arguably the most important part of a jacket\u2019s overall fit, as it gives an immediate impression of how well the jacket fits the wearer<\/span>. The seams <\/span>at the top of the sleeves <\/span>should land just past the ends of your shoulders. A bump in the upper sleeve will appear <\/span>just below this seam <\/span>if the shoulder width is too short, <\/span>and <\/span>a dent will appear in the upper sleeve <\/span>just below this seam <\/span>if the shoulder width is too wide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Sleeve Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

W<\/span><\/span>hether you choose a classic fit or a slim fit, <\/span><\/span>the upper part of <\/span><\/span>y<\/span><\/span>our sleeves will<\/span><\/span> limit<\/span><\/span> your<\/span><\/span> range of motion <\/span><\/span>to some degree. Aim for<\/span><\/span> a <\/span><\/span>look that follows your arms closely and still has<\/span><\/span> enough room<\/span><\/span> for you to move your arms normally.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Sleeve Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When considering the length of your jacket sleeve, you must also consider the length of your dress shirt sleeves. The <\/span><\/span>end<\/span><\/span> of your dress shirt sleeve<\/span><\/span> cuffs<\/span><\/span> should reach just beyond the wrist bone when your arms are at rest <\/span><\/span>at your sides <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>the<\/span><\/span> cuffs are buttoned. The edge of your jacket sleeve should land right on the wrist bone, exposing 0.25\u201d- 0.5\u201d of your dress shirt cuffs. <\/span><\/span>Showing less shirt cuff will result in a more conservative look, and more will give you a more modern look.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Chest Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The <\/span><\/span>jacket <\/span><\/span>should drape cleanly over your chest<\/span><\/span> and <\/span><\/span>down to your midsection without <\/span><\/span>the <\/span><\/span>interruption<\/span><\/span> of wrinkles or folds in the fabric<\/span><\/span>. There should be enough room <\/span><\/span>in the chest <\/span><\/span>to allow the lapels to lay flat. If the lapels bend outward<\/span><\/span> and create a space between the jacket and the shirt,<\/span><\/span> the chest width is too tight. <\/span><\/span>T<\/span><\/span>ension in the upper back and underarms<\/span><\/span> can also result from a tight chest width, so you may also need to increase it if you\u2019re experiencing these issues.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Midsection Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The jacket\u2019s <\/span><\/span>midsection should lay <\/span><\/span>smooth<\/span><\/span> and <\/span><\/span>with a clean taper<\/span><\/span> over your <\/span><\/span>stomach<\/span><\/span> and hips. A tight midsection width will cause tension lines to appear around the buttons when <\/span><\/span>the jacket is <\/span><\/span>buttoned up<\/span><\/span>, and <\/span><\/span>the fabric <\/span><\/span>will<\/span><\/span> catch <\/span><\/span>in horizontal wrinkles across<\/span><\/span> the lower back.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Center Back Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With both arms at rest<\/span><\/span> at your sides<\/span><\/span>, the center back length of your jacket should reach the base of the seat<\/span><\/span> (rear)<\/span><\/span> and the base of the trouser fly<\/span><\/span> (front).<\/span><\/span> This rule<\/span><\/span> is fairly loose<\/span><\/span>, however, <\/span><\/span>and the actual fit will depend<\/span><\/span> on the wearer and the look they<\/span><\/span>\u2019re<\/span><\/span> going for. A shorter jacket length <\/span><\/span>makes for <\/span><\/span>a more modern style, whereas a longer length is more on the classic side. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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