How Do You Buy A Mens Suitcoat/Sportcoat That Fits Properly?
This article will give you the basic information needed in order to buy a jacket that fits properly, so that you will not be entirely dependent upon what a salesman will tell you. Step 1 The first area of a coat to check in terms of fit is the chest area, alomost all other areas, beside the shoulders, are a simple alteration away from fitting properly. If you put the jacket on, look at the chest area, which is actually the lower area of the front shoulder seams just above the armpits. The chest is too big if you see a gathering or overlap of fabric in this area. The coat is too small if the top button is showing tension in the fabric around it, or if the lapel is “popping out”. Step 2 Next, the shoulders should fit snugly against your body, if this area is too big you will notice an inward dip under the shoulder pad. You should be able to comfortably shake someone’s hand with the jacket on, if this is doable than the shoulders are not too tight, remember a jacket is made to look good,
