men's corner: the schlumpy jacket...

there is nothing modern or "cool" about a leather jacket that fits like a rain poncho...really...any jacket...the same rules apply for men as they do for women...

fit fit fit...makes a difference...


when trying on a new leather jacket...keep going down a size until you can’t get it on...then buy the next size up...it should feel snug as a wetsuit but will take your body’s shape over time...the coolest style right now? the bomber you see here...


for a suit jacket fit...try on as many jackets as it takes for you to find the right one...there are many options out there...which means...lots to choose from...

coat length - general rule is for the jacket to just cover your entire seat...the hem of the jacket should end near the tip of your thumb when your arm is relaxed...

sleeves - should allow 1/2 inch of shirt to show at the wrist when the arm is relaxed...

armhole - should allow considerable range of motion...

shoulders - the shoulders are the base of the garment...if it doesn't fit you point to point...it's not the right jacket...

chest and waist - jacket should be easy to button...vents should lie flat...allow 3 to 5 inches of play between your body and the jacket's top button...

collar and neck - jacket collar should hug your neck about halfway up your shirt collar and lie smoothly across your upper back without any bubbling or rippling...