Changing the width of shoulders no.
Altering suit jacket vents.
This is due to the fact that a great fitting suit jacket is a delicate balancing act between the shoulders chest and arms.
In this article i ll be going over the vents of a suit.
We use double vent jackets only in this sport especially for the jumpers in order to provide more flexibility in the jumping position.
In the case of business suits double vents are superfluous and serve no such purpose.
Suit jacket alterations can be a tricky task to undertake.
This is a neat inexpensive tailoring trick if you only need a tiny bit of shape in the jacket waist.
Here are three simple alterations to a suit jacket that should be performed on every suit jacket to elevate and maximise your look.
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.
A quick word on terminology.
There s 3 classifications of vents no vent single vent or double vent and they have major differences in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
If too long it will make the jacket look too big and if too short like you have outgrown your jacket.
Tailoring your suit jacket.
Sleeve length sleeves too long.
The sleeve length will make or break a jacket.
The tailor will remove the buttons and move them over slightly so that the jacket fits more snugly.
4 move buttons.
When one area doesn t fit well it can throw off the fit of the entire jacket.