The Easy Way To Measure Suit Jacket Length Q: Dear Black Lapel, how long should my suit jacket be? I heard of the “cupped fingers” method (you should be able to “cup” your fingers over the end of the jacket when your arms are hanging from your sides), but I also heard this c...
The jacket sleeves can be worn a bit longer to shorten the arm and bring the viewer's eye to the face. A side vented jacket serves the thin man best as it creates a fuller silhouette. The hem of the jacket can be a bit longer to minimize a longer of leg. Wear wider lapels on s...
If you’re still unsure about the proper length of your sleeves or the perfect fit for you, we’re more than ready to answer your questions. Can a tailor adjust my jacket sleeve length? Tailors can adjust all sorts of things, from your suit pants to your suit jacket size. Your tailor...
Beginners guide to clothes designing: I aim to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you need to start creating your own stunning and unique garments. Covering everything from designing clothes for beginners to more advanced concepts, this guide will walk you through the fashion design...
Check out this similar tee, denim jacket, skirt (another option here), pumps, bag, earrings, necklace and sunglasses. Shoes for the hourglass If you are an hourglass body shape, you are all about beautiful curves. Look out for shoes which mirror your curves. A round toe is likely to be...
sleeves will push too far back if you raise your arms. Too long and your shirt sleeve cuff will begin to fold and pool at the back of your hands when your arms are down sometimes showing a distractingly large amount of shirt cuff when worn with a suit jacket. It’s not a good look...
How to Tie Dye Jeans Tie dye your denim to add an extra pop of color to your pants! Learnhow to tie dyejeansand other denim garments with this quick tutorial. Whether you’re rocking a jean jacket, jean shorts, or just classic jeans, you can use tie dye to turn denim into a colorf...
You can also use a longer top and then add a shorter jacket to give the illusion that your legs are longer than they are. Long cardigans and jackets that end well below the hip can work really well too Look out for styles that give the illusion that your top half is wider, to add ...
Removing shoulder pads. Do you have an old suit jacket with those giant ‘80s shoulder pads lurking in your closet? Rather than spend around $200 replacing it with a new jacket, have those shoulders removed for around $100. Replacing buttons. Even just replacing the buttons with a more mode...
This one flies under the radar of most people when they wonder how should a suit fit, but the fit of a suit jacket’s collar can make or break the look. Next to the dreaded shoulder divot, the collar gap is a common fit problem found on fitted suits. Why? As we mentioned in the...