Barbour Classic Beaufort Waxed Jacket Review
Reviewing the Barbour Classic Beaufort waxed cotton jacket.
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The Surprising Versatility of the Off White Odd Jacket
An odd jacket in off white isn’t just reserved for a Bond-esque dinner jacket. It’s a colour that’s much more versatile than you might realise!
Read MoreInspiration: The Summer Sport Jacket I Couldn’t Stop Wearing
My Corneliani linen jacket has been the most worn item in my wardrobe over spring/summer 2020.
Read MoreCreating An Ideal Navy Blazer
I altered a fairly standard looking RTW double breasted jacket into a stylish traditional navy blazer with metal buttons.
Read MoreThe Harrington Jacket
A short history of the Harrington jacket, the few common designs and how you can style them.
Read MoreJacket Button Stance: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?
Have you ever noticed that some jackets look better on you than others, even with the same measurements? Perhaps you’ve had a jacket at some point that has issues with tightness around the top buttoning point, even though the measurements say that everything should be correct. Or, a you’ve bought a regular length jacket off the rack that makes you look a bit short for some reason. Chances are that any of these issues – especially if they’ve arisen from a contemporary off the rack jacket – are caused by a button stance that is too high.
Read MoreI Binned (Almost) My Entire Tailored Jacket Collection…
What was that thing? It was the king. The one thing that matters more than anything; the fabric, the construction, anything else.
Fit.
Definition: What are Surgeon Cuffs?
A surgeon cuff is something you have quite likely seen before. If you have ever had a jacket or suit made for you, you have probably even owned surgeon cuffs before.
Read MoreChoosing a Suit Jacket, Pt. 3: The Details
The details can be just as instrumental in making a suit or jacket look great as the cut and fit; with unflattering details, it becomes harder to match the jacket with accessories and shoes. We have covered lapel and fronting, as well as the jacket construction. Now that you have the biggest parts in check, it is time to discuss the details! In this section of the guide we will cover rear vents, pockets, armholes and sleeve buttons.
Read MoreTailored Jackets and Backpacks Do Not Mix
Backpacks and other over the shoulder bags are very popular ways of carrying your things, thanks to the practical nature of them. They are a staple of young people’s accessories. The familiarity means both are popular choices among men entering the professional workforce. Unfortunately, this means they are often worn over suits and blazers; a sure-fire way to ruin the jacket quickly.
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