The perfect fit:
jackets
Our latest guide explores four important points to help you choose a perfectly tailored jacket.
The collar and the back
Correct
Correct fit
A proper fit will ensure that the jacket collar sits naturally on the shirt collar, without excessive pressure or gaps between the two garments.
Too tight
Too wide
What to avoid
A fit that is too tight or too loose will result in a messy, wrinkled look around the neck and between the shoulders.
The shoulders
Correct
Correct fit
The shoulder of the jacket should fall comfortably along the natural shape of your shoulder, without sticking out. If it fits well, the jacket size is correct.
Too tight
Too wide
What to avoid
A fit that is too tight around the shoulder will pull the fabric, creating wrinkles and limiting your range of motion. A fit that is too loose will leave excess fabric and the shoulder seam will fall below the shoulder.
Life
Correct
Correct fit
To avoid a boxy, poorly made look, the jacket should be slightly fitted at the waist. This will help create a well-defined silhouette.
Too tight
Too wide
What to avoid
An incorrect fit will not ensure a harmonious appearance. If it is too loose, it can easily be adjusted in the store. If it feels too tight, before taking it to our tailors, consider perhaps a larger size.
Jacket length
Correct
Correct fit
Whatever your preferred style, the golden rule of length still holds true if you want a proper, balanced fit: the hem of your jacket should only cover your butt.
Too short
Too long
What to avoid
If the hem of the jacket falls above the butt, the jacket is too short. If it falls much further than the butt, the jacket will look puffy and oversized.
The length of the sleeve
Correct
Correct fit
For proper aesthetics, your jacket sleeves should hit just above where your thumb bone meets your wrist, leaving 1.5cm of your shirt sleeve visible.
Too short
Too long
What to avoid
If the shirt shows too much or not at all, the jacket sleeve should be adjusted to the ideal length.
