Tag Archives: Suit

Two Buttons or Three?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Joe

One of the little choices you have when picking out a suit is the number of buttons on the front.  Most common on a single breasted jacket are 2-buttons or 3.  You can find 1-button suits as well but they … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Side Vents

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dave

What are Side Vents on a mens suit jacket? Side Vents are one way a suit jacket can be vented. In this case, two slits are made up the side of the jacket extending a few inches from the bottom … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Center Vent

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dave

A Center Vent is a cut up the rear of a suit jacket that allows the jacket to move more easily when being worn. The center vent is one option when consider vents on a mens suit jacket. Other options … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Bespoke Suit Jacket

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Dave

What is a Bespoke Suit Jacket? A bespoke suit is a suit that is custom made by a tailor for a specific customer. A tailor will begin by taking detailed measurements of the client, then working with the client to … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Saddleback Leather

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Dave

Saddleback Leather is a company based out of Texas that manufactures awesome leather bags. They state their company mission is “to make excessively high quality, tough and cool looking leather pieces for a few people that will last a really … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Suit Jacket Stitching

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Dave

Suit Jacket Stitching is pretty straightforward on the surface – what we’re talking about is the actual thread being used to hold the pieces of the suit jacket together. But the type and quality of that stitching can make a … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Pocket Square

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Dave

A decorative handkerchief that is worn in the breast pocket of a mens suit suit jacket. A pocket square is folded into one of several patterns that stick out the top of the pocket. The color of the pocket square … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Fused Jacket

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Dave

Today, most suit manufacturers produce Fused Jackets, meaning they actually glue a stiffer layer of fabric to the exterior wool layer of the suit. This creates a stiff jacket that does not hang well and may show unsightly bunching. For … Continue reading →

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Suit Definition: Canvassed Jacket

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Dave

Canvassed Jackets are those whose layers of fabric are sewn together, not glued together. This lets the jacket hang smoothly, and avoids unsightly bunching of the fabric. While this was once the only way suits were created, today it is … Continue reading →

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Having a Vest made to match a Suit

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Dave

Do you have a suit that you’re looking to dress up? There are some quick fixes like a nice pair of cuff links, a pocket square, and maybe a new Steven Alan shirt. But if you’re really looking to transform … Continue reading →

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