Changing the width of shoulders no.
Altering suit jacket vents.
Sleeve length sleeves too long.
4 move buttons.
We use double vent jackets only in this sport especially for the jumpers in order to provide more flexibility in the jumping position.
Tailoring your suit jacket.
There s 3 classifications of vents no vent single vent or double vent and they have major differences in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
This is due to the fact that a great fitting suit jacket is a delicate balancing act between the shoulders chest and arms.
The tailor will remove the buttons and move them over slightly so that the jacket fits more snugly.
In the case of business suits double vents are superfluous and serve no such purpose.
Here are three simple alterations to a suit jacket that should be performed on every suit jacket to elevate and maximise your look.
Throughout this post i use the term suit jacket in the context of suit jacket alterations you could also substitute blazer or sport coat here is a list of some of the most common and necessary suit jacket alterations.
A quick word on terminology.
The sleeve length will make or break a jacket.
In this article i ll be going over the vents of a suit.
Vents are the slits or openings that are at the back of the suit jacket blazer or sport coat.
When one area doesn t fit well it can throw off the fit of the entire jacket.
For a british cut suit one with side vents there shall be two seams at the sides of the back.
Altering the shoulders of a suit jacket 1.
This is a neat inexpensive tailoring trick if you only need a tiny bit of shape in the jacket waist.