Playas with Blazers!

Making someone Look GREAT!

I recently had the task of finding a blazer for one of my Football player clients, Fearon Wright. I love to make my clients look super cool and stylish. Simply relying on price alone won’t cut it. You need a proper fit. Now fitting the big guys- that is a specialty. Knowing how to determine blazer fit, takes a little time and minimal effort, with a big pay off of knowledge and style.

After coming up with job I decided that others need help doing so for themselves when not calling me for help. By the way- ALWAYS CALL ME, but if I am in NYC and can’t make it to Hawaii. Here is how Tailor Tape-not for kidnapping the Shear Bearer Measuring to determine blazer fit is a matter of measuring your chest and knowing your shirt sleeve length. You’ll need to obtain a tailor’s or seamstress’ soft measuring tape if you want to know how to determine blazer fit. First, measure your chest by wrapping the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest just below your arms. Doing this yourself is easy and helps determine blazer fit when you extend your shoulder blades as you hold the tape. I wouldn’t suggest the metal carpenters measuring tape- it will be off. Once you get this size- you have the jacket size you need to start trying on some blazers and sport coats. Cuffs Shouldn’t look like they are trying to tie your shoes A suit jacket or blazer cuff should end a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch before reaching your hand. This way you can wear a long-sleeve dress shirts without the two cuffs competing for movement. Jacket cuff should not rest against the back of your hand, and it should never touch the base of your palm. Blazer aren’t meant to protect you from the elements, this is about style. Roll up your sleeves and get dirty. Okay, don’t really roll up your sleeve. PLEASE DON’T! Also don’t be afraid to show some sleeve. This was the way it was meant to be. The amount, however, varies from a quarter to one-half inch of shirt cuff. The shirt cuff should fit your arm properly and rest just at base of your palm. You could have your jacket sleeves altered to get this look. Honestly its and investment in your fashion future. A small price to pay for a lifetime of models and actress giving you head nods for class and style.

Proper vent fit

Vent fit for a suit jacket or blazer is all about ease when in sitting position. You will probably be doing this between toasts. A center vent is the most versatile and practical for all men and it should never look stressed or pulled apart. If the vent looks splayed or pulled when you walk then the blazer is either too small or the cut is too narrow. The fabric should lay on itself smoothly. A double-vent blazer has an aristocratic look, but once again, you’ll be sitting on the back flap, which means dry cleaners will know you better than mom. Many Italian jackets are vent-less, and this has its place in the world, but you will be left with one crumbled/wrinkled jacket. I say play it by stage. Standing performance or sitting and taking it in. Short and Long. Not a Stock Tip Now this seems ovibous but it is not. Clothing falls different on Shaq than it does Mugsy, even if for some reason they were wearing the same size. A 5’4″ man should not buy the designer blazer in a 42L (long) just because its on sale. They should determine whether they need a short, regular or long jacket. One’s height is the key to finding out the proper jacket. Switching from regular to long can make a tremendous difference on the final look and finish of a outfit. Trust me, dealing with Bigger dudes, I have this understanding.

Guidelines:
If you are 5’7”, a short jacket length is needed.
If you are 5’8” to 6’, you are a regular.
If you are 6’ to 6’3”, you require a long
Anyone over 6’3” is an extra long. Just throw on a robe- I am kidding.
Properly fitting your blazer for length helps with the way the jacket will drape and your overall look.

Looking Proud in a Coat of ARMS

I hope this help you much. Achieving a proper fit isn’t actually that hard
especially once you know the basics. Luckily for you I am here to help pass to knowledge to you. That is what I do- I am a fashion stylist.
So remember, its not always about the hottest label or name brand out there, its about how you feel when you step out in an outstandingly fit jacket. When you feel good, you look good. If you need more help feel free contact me here at Web TV DeLuXe.

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