How to choose a jacket for men?

Despite the huge popularity of jeans and other clothes that are looser in style, the jacket remains a very popular part of the men's wardrobe. Probably, everyone will agree that a man in an elegant, properly selected jacket looks solid, elegant and stylish. In modern stores and shopping centers, a huge selection of all kinds of jackets is presented, which makes it possible to choose a model in any style and for any weather. Unfortunately, for most men, a jacket is associated with an extremely uncomfortable, motion-constraining suit, which is why many people prefer a comfortable cardigan or sweater. Let's figure out how to choose a jacket for men to emphasize the style, while not losing the feeling of comfort.

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Choose a jacket

In order to successfully pick up a men's jacket, it is necessary to take into account some parameters. Let's look at them in more detail.

Style

According to the style, all models of jackets are divided into two main types:

• Single-breasted - buttons are located on one shelf of the jacket, and loops for them - on the other. Such a product is always fastened vertically.
• Double-breasted - buttons are located symmetrically on two sides. To fasten such a jacket, the left shelf must be superimposed on the right. Fixing occurs on one or two buttons.

Important! The most popular are single-breasted models, because they are considered universal, almost always fit perfectly on the male figure.

Number of buttons

This parameter is also important when choosing a jacket. In relation to this, jackets come in with:

• One button - representatives of the sphere of show business and fashion prefer such products, but at business meetings a jacket with one button will not be appropriate.

Important! The button must be fastened.

• With two buttons - the most conservative model that appeared in the wardrobes of American bank clerks in the second half of the last century. For fixing, only the upper button is used.
• Three buttons - this model belongs to the informal style in clothes. The lapel covers the upper button. It is possible to fasten a jacket on two buttons - middle and top or on one - average. The bottom button is always left unfastened. This product is perfect for meetings with business partners in an informal setting.
• With four buttons - as a rule, these are sports-style jackets for an exclusively informal look. In such models, lapels are much smaller than in other styles; patch pockets are often present. The bottom button is never fastened.

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We select a jacket in accordance with the figure

Even the most expensive jacket will look ridiculous and inappropriate if you buy it thoughtlessly, not considering the build and growth. Therefore, in order to choose a jacket not only stylish, but also successfully emphasizing all the advantages of the figure, it is necessary to take into account the parameters of the body - let's consider them in more detail.

For high growth:

• The best option for men whose height is above average is a single-breasted model with three buttons.
• To hide the length of the hands, you can slightly increase the length of the sleeves - so that part of the brush is covered.
• The jacket should be elongated to visually reduce the length of the legs and compensate for the disproportionality of the figure.
• Lapels can be wide - this visually emphasizes the width of the chest, as well as the massive shoulders.

For lean physique

In this case, stylists advise picking up a jacket with two side slots in order to visually give a thin figure to the volume.

For short stature:

• On men, whose growth is below average, single-breasted models with one or a pair of buttons look stylish. Thanks to the V-shaped cut, this model visually extends the torso line.
• Slots can create an illusion of growth, so their presence on jackets for short men is very desirable.
• The shortened versions of the jackets visually increase the growth - in them the legs seem longer.
• Lapels should be long and narrow, better if they are with sharp corners.

Important! Men below the average height should avoid double-breasted models and jackets with three buttons or more. Also, the image may be damaged due to pockets with flaps.

For a massive and complete figure

For such figures, it is very important to choose a jacket so that it visually reduces weight and stretches the torso:

• Best of all, a single-breasted model with one or more buttons will cope with this task.

Important! If you are overweight, it is undesirable to unfasten your jacket. So the product can distract from all the flaws of the figure.

• Large men are advised to choose products with slots, as well as long and narrow lapels.
• If you paid attention to the double-breasted model, then it is advisable to choose the option with six buttons and pockets without lapels.

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Choose by size

If you delve into the question of how to choose a jacket for men, you will find very specific and strict rules about the details of the product - the width in the chest and shoulders, as well as the length of the sleeve and the product itself.

Important! Remember the famous phrase that the jacket should sit like a glove, that is, emphasize the male figure.

Length

Regarding this parameter, most often stylists recommend choosing a model that ends at the level of the knuckles. But, given the huge variety of styles of jackets, this rule should not be applied to each model.

Important! Modern designers quite simply relate to the length of men's jackets, in addition, the length of the arms and people is different.

Another tip that can be called classic - a correctly chosen jacket should cover the buttocks, while maximally opening the line of legs. Adhering to this rule, the proportions of your body will be ideal.

Important! The product most harmoniously looks in which the bottom line divides the distance from the floor to the collar line into two identical parts.

Shoulder Width:

• There is a rule for a taut, athletic figure - the line of shoulders on the product should end exactly where the man ends with his shoulders.
• If with the help of a men's jacket you want to adjust the features of the figure, then variations are possible.
• For sloping shoulders, a jacket with a stiffer and wider shoulder line is appropriate.

Chest volume

The width of the jacket is considered the most optimal when a palm passes between the body and the tissue - not a fist. But if you prefer to feel more free and do not like the feeling of stiffness, then it is better to choose a wider model, while making sure that there is no excess volume in the chest area.

The length of the sleeve

When choosing the length of the sleeve, it is advisable to focus on a specific place on the man’s hand, which is called a bone. The shirt sleeve must certainly peek a few centimeters further than this place.

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Style and silhouette of a jacket

It is important to remember the rule that applies when choosing absolutely any clothes - if the product is selected in size, then the silhouette will be clear and beautiful. Regardless of the style of the model, a jacket chosen by your size will emphasize the dignity of the figure and will certainly hide all its flaws.

Depending on how you would like to see your silhouette, you decide which jacket to choose:

• Fitted - with a longer or natural shoulder line.
• With a narrow or classic form of lapels.
• Elongated or shortened.

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the cloth

Blazers made of wool are considered traditional. Today, for sewing clothes, woolen fabric with different content of woolen thread is used, thanks to which it is possible to present winter, warm models, as well as demi-season options - from thinner material.

Wool is considered the undisputed leader among fabrics for the manufacture of men's jackets, as it is a “breathable” material that perfectly retains heat. However, these statements are true only for natural wool.

Important! For marking wool, a special Super scale is used - from 80 to 180. The larger the specified number, the more expensive and thinner the fabric. The optimal value for wool fabric is 110-150.

Other options:

• In order to improve the wool fabric, lycra is added to its composition - such products are more elastic and do not crease.
• A worthy and very stylish alternative to wool jackets is made from tweed, cashmere and velveteen. Tweed combines wonderfully with knitwear - such a masculine look is always in fashion.
• But for the sewing of summer jackets, light natural types of fabrics are used - cotton, silk and linen. In hot weather, clothes made from these fabrics will retain a feeling of coolness and freshness.
• As a lining fabric, it is usually used viscose or silk. On more budget models, there is a lining of polyester.

Important! In order to choose the right jacket, you should determine the quality of its fabric: pinch the product - if there are traces, this means that the jacket is sewn from poor quality fabric.

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Color selection

Many men prefer jackets in rich black or blue, and this completes all experiments with the color scheme. This choice of shades is primarily due to the fact that men simply do not know how to choose the color of this wardrobe item. Let's fix it and figure out what color clothes stylists call fashionable and relevant today.

Strip

This is the most universal print, at the same time, not commonplace. By changing the thickness of the strip and the color scheme, you can create images in different styles. Today, the most relevant is a strip of medium width neutral colors - blue, black and white.

Important! Fashion brands in which such models are represented are Zara, Hackett, Lauren, Ralph, M&S.

Blazers neutral shades

Ideal choice for warm weather or smart casual look. A lighter color scheme reflects ultraviolet light, so it will not be hot in such clothes. Beige jackets go well with t-shirts, jeans, shorts.

Important! Fashion brands in which such models are represented are Uniqlo, Boglioli, ASOS, Mango Man, Spencer Massimo Dutti, Oliver.

In green colors

A fairly rare instance in a men's wardrobe, however, many stylists advise choosing jackets of various green shades. With proper combination, such a product will harmoniously combine with clothes in beige, pink, blue, gray and white.

Important! The fashion brands in which such models are represented are Aspesi, Austin Reed, River Island, Richard James, Zara, Mango Man.

Pastel shades

The most universal and popular shade is considered to be blue - it is perfect for all men. You can also experiment and use bolder shades, such as yellow or muted purple.

Important! The fashion brands in which such models are represented are Reiss, Mango, Richard James, Zara, Austin Reed, River Island.

With patterns

Just a few years ago, jackets for men with various patterns appeared on fashion catwalks. And today, men's clothing with all kinds of prints - from camouflage to floral, is considered relevant and stylish. The choice of a particular pattern - large or small, muted or bright - will depend on the overall style of the image.

Important! The fashion brands in which such models are represented are Mango, Zara, Paul Smith, Ted Baker, Noose & Monkey.

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Possible problems when choosing a jacket

When choosing a jacket for a man, many face a number of problems, let's analyze them in detail.

Problem 1

Irregularities and folds at the base of the sleeve, as well as a loose fitting jacket collar. This is the most complex and common defect in men's jackets.

Important! In an ideal product, the gate must always fit snugly to the neck, there should be no creases or indentations on the sleeves.

Problem 2

Button pleats. Quite often, buttoned up folds appear in the shape of the letter “X” around the buttons. This means that you have chosen a smaller jacket than you need.

Problem 3

Folds in the waist and back. These are the most problematic areas, the sloppy appearance of which can spoil the whole impression of the most expensive wardrobe item. The main difference between a man's jacket is strict, straight lines.

Problem 4

Wrinkles on the sleeves. Such a problem is a sign that the product is not sewn correctly. Loosely fitting slots can also be attributed to this.

Problem 5

Lack of balance. In a properly selected jacket, the back and front, right and left parts of the product are absolutely symmetrical. Some designers believe that tailoring the back and front of the jacket should be the same. But in this case, the product will not be able to sit on you properly - it will seem that in the front of the thing is pulled up. There can be no two opinions regarding the right and left parts of the jacket - they must be the same.

Important! To make sure that the selected product sits on you perfectly, it is advisable to try on a few more options for comparison.

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If you are planning a trip to the store:

• Put on a shirt that suits you best and fits well on you. In this case, it will be easier for you to choose a jacket with the correct sleeve length.
• If you are choosing a jacket for the first time, then it is better to dwell on the traditional colors - black, blue, gray.

Important! Avoid pure black - these are the colors of funerals and weddings.

• Carefully consider the selection of the style of the jacket. Remember that individual elements are able to adjust the shape.
• After trying on a jacket, be sure to move in it - nothing should hamper your movements.

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Determine the size of the jacket

Dimensions may vary by manufacturer, so there may be confusion when choosing the right size.

Products of domestic brands, as a rule, have a traditional grid of sizes - 44-72 in increments of two units. Size is determined by the widest part in the chest area. If the widest part of the torso is located in the abdomen, then you should orient yourself on it.

Important! Measurements are taken on a dressed T-shirt, while a centimeter tape does not need to be tightened. If at the widest point of the torso you have a volume of 88 cm, then the size of your jacket will be 44, with a volume of 100 cm - size 50. It is enough to divide the obtained value in half. When an intermediate result comes out during division, it must be rounded up to a higher value.

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How to combine a jacket and trousers?

It is simply impossible to imagine a jacket without trousers - this combination is classic, because choosing the upper part of the image of a man, the lower part will inevitably be required.

The main thing in the combination of trousers and a jacket is a stylish combination of textures of fabrics and colors:

• Flannel and tweed jackets work wonderfully with flannel trousers.
• Warm jackets made of wool and cashmere are combined with cotton velvet trousers.
• Another good winter combination is woolen trousers and a tweed jacket.
• It should be remembered that the color of the lower and upper parts of your image should not match - combine gray trousers with jackets of brown shades.
• The color scheme of the whole image must necessarily be in one “tonality”.This means that if you choose a jacket in warm colors, then the pants should also be designed in these shades.
• It is undesirable to combine striped trousers with a check jacket.
• Jackets with khaki pants absolutely do not combine.
• Bright multi-colored jackets are appropriate at social parties in a stylish look paired with jeans.

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As you can see, to choose a jacket for men, it is necessary to take into account a lot of nuances. However, if you follow our tips, a properly chosen jacket will become a special thing in your wardrobe, giving the image an elegant masculinity.