6 Suit Terms You Need To Know
January 2, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Fashion Magazines, Fashion World
In the first chapter of Esquire’s The Handbook Of Style, the book delved on Suits. Before I share with you the details on The Perfect Suit, I would like to share the 6 Suit Terms That You Need To Know.
1. The Drop : This means the suit’s shape. If you hear the term “drop six” from a tailor that doesn’t mean he wants you to drop on the floor and give him 6 push ups. He is actually referring to the trouser waist size that’s 6 inches smaller than the chest.
2. The Jigger : It’s the 1 single [always] fastened button in a double-breasted jacket.
3. Bosom Pocket : These are the pockets that are cut into the suit’s fabric. A flap usually covers the pockets.
4. Ticket Pocket : This is the 3rd pocket located above the side pocket of a suit’s jacket. It’s normally the on the right side. It usually has a flap as well.
5. Kissing Buttons : This shows how the cuffs are sewn to overlap the sleeves. Mostly found on expensive suits.
6. The Syce : This denotes the armhole. The size and shape which tells the jacket’s size.
There you go. Just a little catch up on our suit’s terminologies
(Source : Esquire : The Handbook Of Style) (Image : Men’s Warehouse)
Hey, I learn something new everyday. That was very informative. And to think some lucky person is going to win that book in a few days!
It’s a besom, not bosom pocket.