{"id":4811,"date":"2021-04-28T16:14:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T20:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=4811"},"modified":"2024-03-05T13:27:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T18:27:31","slug":"how-jacket-shoulder-width-should-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/how-jacket-shoulder-width-should-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Jacket Shoulder Width Should Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How It Should Fit: Slightly past your shoulder bones<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">The <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">shoulders of a jacket<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> should highlight your natural silhouette with smooth, uninterrupted <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">lines and a clean <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">drape <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">throughout<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> the upper chest, <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">upper <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">sleeves,<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> sleeve head,<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> and shoulders. Whether you prefer a <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">modern <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">slim <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">fit <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">or <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">a traditional one<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">, the shoulder seams of the jacket should end slightly past your shoulder bones without pushing past the top of the arm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4813\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4813\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4813\" src=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correct-Jacket-Shoulder-Width.jpeg\" alt=\"Correct Jacket Shoulder Width\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correct-Jacket-Shoulder-Width.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correct-Jacket-Shoulder-Width-277x300.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correct-Jacket-Shoulder-Width-462x500.jpeg 462w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correct-Jacket-Shoulder-Width-129x140.jpeg 129w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correct-Jacket-Shoulder-Width-92x100.jpeg 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect Shoulder Fit: Sharp, polished intersection of shoulders and sleeve head.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">The jacket Shoulder Width should be slightly wider than your shoulder bones by approximately .5\u201d<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs h-lparen\">(.25\u201d<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> on each side). The shoulder seams should meet the top of the sleeves without wrinkles, divots, tension<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">,<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> or pulling. The goal is to <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">create a silhouette that tapers gradually from the<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> upper body down to the midsection, all while ensuring the jacket drapes <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">cleanly<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> in the torso and sleeves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Shoulder Width Too Narrow: Fabric pulled tight across upper arms<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">An obvious sign that the <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">jacket Shoulder Width<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">is <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">too <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">narrow<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> is <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">fabric pulled tight on the upper arms<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">The short length of the shoulders causes<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> the s<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">leeve heads<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">to be<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> pulled too close to the body which creates tension and distorts the shoulder fit. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">Even if the rest of the jacket fits well, this will likely be uncomfortable\u2014it\u2019s always worth paying attention to how the different areas of the jacket feel to get a sense of how they are fitting. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">Increasing the Shoulder Width will relax this tension and allow the sleeves to drape properly<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> and comfortably<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Shoulder Width Too Wide: Dimpling at sleeve head<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">If the Shoulder Width is too wide, the shoulders will <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">be exaggerated and <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">sag noticeably. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">You\u2019ll see <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">wrinkles <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">that run <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">from under the <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">jacket lapel<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> to the shoulder edge and <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">a bulge of <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">excess fabric <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">that creates a dimple <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">at the top of the sleeves. Even if the rest of the <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">jacket <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">f<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">its well<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">, an oversized shoulder fit will make the jacket look sloppy<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">, as if it\u2019s a size too large<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">D<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">ecreas<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">ing<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> the Shoulder Width <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">will flatter <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">you and <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">clean up<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> the drape of the sleeve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Local Tailoring: Can a tailor adjust my jacket&#8217;s shoulders?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">A tailor <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>cannot easily alter the shoulders <\/b><\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"><b>of a jacket <\/b><\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">as <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">it often requires changes to numerous other parts of the garment<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">. Adjustments to the jacket\u2019s Chest Width, Sleeve Width, or center back seam can potentially correct some of the aforementioned issues<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">, h<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">owever,<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> it\u2019s best to consult us for recommendations. If your jacket is in noticeable need of Shoulder Width<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> adjustments, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/fit-advice\">submitting a Fit Advice Request<\/a> to get custom size recommendations for a potential remake.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How It Should Fit: Slightly past your shoulder bones The shoulders of a jacket should highlight your natural silhouette with smooth, uninterrupted lines and a clean drape throughout the upper chest, upper sleeves, sleeve head, and &hellip; <a aria-label=\"Read full article\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/how-jacket-shoulder-width-should-fit\/\">Read <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1029,653],"tags":[1100,1115,1337,156,202],"prod-type_taxonomy":[],"class_list":["post-4811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fit-advice","category-suits-jackets","tag-jacket","tag-jacket-fit","tag-jacket-shoulder","tag-shoulder","tag-shoulder-width"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Jacket Shoulder Width Should Fit - Proper Cloth Help<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out how the shoulder width should fit on a jacket for a tailored and flattering look. 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