Notch vs peak lapel blazer: read the shape before choosing
Notch lapels have an inward cut where the collar meets the folded front. Peak lapels point upward toward the shoulders; shawl lapels follow a smooth…
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Patch, flap or jetted blazer pockets: choose by shape and use
Patch pockets sit on the jacket’s surface, flap pockets have a covering flap, and jetted pockets show a narrow finished opening. Those labels…
Read the guide →Unlined vs half-lined blazer: look inside before choosing
An unlined blazer leaves much of the inner fabric exposed; a half-lined blazer covers selected areas. Both labels can still include sleeve lining.…
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- Patch, flap or jetted blazer pockets: choose by shape and useFit and tailoring
- Unlined vs half-lined blazer: look inside before choosingFit and tailoring
- Single vs double vent blazer: check the back before you buyFit and tailoring
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