By Paloma Gonzalez
The perfect jacket exists, but you won't find it without putting in a little effort and paying attention to the details, instead of obsessing over the price.
It is true that, when it comes to clothing, having a higher price generally means that a garment has a higher quality, but this does not apply in all cases and there are definitely situations in which it is not a determining factor. You can find very good things at affordable prices, and you will only do that if you pay a little more attention when buying.
The advantage of having a very good jacket is that it is a versatile piece, it can be worn as part of a suit, with dress pants, shorts, tshirts and even jeans (you could even wear them with pants for a modern streetwear look), so every self-respecting man needs one in his closet, and we must accept that they are not just for work or for serious and formal situations.
And no, a good jacket is not going to make you look boring, it can actually transform your look (Daniel Craig proved it with his pink velvet jacket) and can become your salvation when you need to look good and make a good impression. But your jacket will never look good if it doesn't meet the essentials.
The Perfect Bag: 5 Key Points You Must Have
construction
This is non-negotiable and should be taken into account for all your clothing. A well-constructed garment is stronger and more durable, which means you won't have to search for a replacement and spend again in no time.
Everything, from the lining, to the way the sleeves are “paid” to the rest of the piece must be impeccable, you must not see threads coming out, weak seams or fragile sections, that will only reduce the life time of your coat.
The material
A good construction is nothing if the material is of poor quality. This is why you should always touch clothes before you buy them, feel the weight and thickness of the fabric (only buy online if you know the brand and trust its quality). A good quality material is not only more resistant, but it always looks better and helps you to continue using the same garment on more occasions without damaging it.
The color
Sure you can wear colorful jackets, with bold prints and patterns, but if you want versatility, durability and something classic that won't go out of style, then it's worth investing in a few neutral colored pieces and timeless designs as well.
For example, the classic checkered or striped jacket, a good black jacket or a navy blue one for the day, those are the ones that are not going to let you down, plus it is easy to combine them with brighter or trendy streetwear clothes.
The fit and the tailor
A good jacket does not always have to do with the brand or the price, the most important thing is that it fits your proportions, that it has the exact length, that you can move comfortably and that you can close it without it looking stretched, tight or too much. loose.
You can achieve this in several ways: with a tailored jacket, or wearing the one you bought with your trusted tailor, who is the one who makes all the necessary adjustments so that it looks like it is a garment that was created especially for you.
The details
This refers to the buttons, the material of the lining, the placement of the pockets, and the colour, position and thickness of the seams. Believe it or not, it is the smallest details that make the biggest difference, in addition to being the ones that help make a garment classic and continue to look current over the years.
