Can you add vents to a suit

Joined Jul 8, Messages 3, Reaction score If you told him to make you vents and he messed up, send them back to have the jackets remade for free. If you forgot to tell him. Originally Posted by billyhoyle. Joined Nov 8, Messages 3, Reaction score 3. Joined Apr 27, Messages Reaction score 0. Joined Jul 22, Messages 2, Reaction score You must log in or register to reply here. Shop Accessories. Gift Cards. Bespoke Tailoring. Browse Fabrics Book Appointment. Explore About Us.

A non-vented skirt is not an Italian style, as often stated. When the non-vented style was popular in the s, many sports coats were made without vents, but sports coats usually have vents due to their sporting heritage.

Sean Connery wears many suit jackets without vents in his Bond films, especially in Goldfinger and Thunderball. Timothy Dalton also wears jackets without vents in Licence to Kill, a result of the trends at the time for non-vented jackets. All of the Bond actors, except George Lazenby, have at times worn dinner jackets without vents. Vents are still considered by many to be a faux pas on a dinner jacket, since vents have sporting origins and the dinner jacket is never worn for sports.

When Bond has vents on his dinner jackets they are double vents. The exception to this is the single vent on his dinner jacket in Skyfall , though single vents are too sporty and not dressy enough for dinner jackets.

Some people recommend different style jacket skirts for different types of builds. Others say that no vent is best for a large rear. Poor-fitting jacket skirts can cause any kind of vents to split open or stick out. A tight skirt or waist with a single vent will cause the vent to open, revealing the buttocks. A tight skirt without any vents will pull the front of the jacket open at the hips and cause creasing at the back. These are all ready-to-wear issues.

When the skirt of a ready-to-wear jacket is too tight, it can be difficult to fix, though letting out the waist helps in some cases. A bespoke tailor can create a well-fitting and flattering jacket skirt for any build in any vent style.

That may not be a such a big problem with tweed jackets since tweed a stronger and heavier cloth. I ask because I have a nice Donegal tweed hacking jacket which was tailored by Doug Hayward in and it has deep double rather than single venting. Interestingly, behind the vents runs a length of elastic material attached with straps to each side. I have never seen such a thing before and assume it was intended to keep the vents sitting neatly if the jacket were being worn for its true purpose.

Though single vents on hacking jackets are more traditional, double vents are appropriate too. The elastic material would get in the way when riding a horse, but I have a strip across the back of some jackets to help the vents stay closed.

Personally I prefer the double-vented blazers. I have got a non-vented jacket, too, but I find it quite uncomfortable and I tend to avoid wearing it.

If you were going for the most Connery look for a suit and a blue blazer would you go double vents on each? Connery has worn all of the vent styles equally on his suits, so anything goes.

I recall the post about wearing a jacket in the car. I do, and I find that double vents are easier in the car as the back flap lays flat against the seat. If you are happy with the shoulder and armhole fit but the waist feels too big or too small, no problem! This is the most common and easiest suit jacket alteration to get a like-custom fit without spending a fortune. If you are finding there is too much tension at the button of your jacket, you can have the waist let out.

How much your jacket can be let out is determined by the seam allowance in the side and back seams. To get an idea, simply hold the jacket closed to the desired fit and measure the distance from the center of the button to the center of the button hole at the front.

A typical suit jacket has 5 seams: two at the front side panels, two at the back side panels, and one center back seam. If you feel you need more than 1. Taking in your suit jacket is much easier than letting it out. A tailor will be able to pin the jacket exactly where the fabric will be taken in to give you a visual prior to altering. Jackets with double vents are great because they allow for more flexibility in fit at the lower portion of the jacket and ensures the jacket drapes smoothly when standing, sitting and moving around.

Vents flare open on a jacket when the width of the jacket is too narrow around your hips and lower back. Alterations at the vents are possible but can be a bit expensive. We recommend trying all fit options and sizes prior to requesting a vent alteration to correct this fit issue. At SuitShop, we are committed to helping our customers find a fit they look and feel sharp it. We offer free exchanges and returns to make sure you have the best sizes.

Additionally, our team of stylists are always willing to talk through any fit issues. To ensure you are prepared for your tailoring appointment to have your pants hemmed and anything else that might be needed, you can refer to our Checklist to nailing your tailoring appointment. Katy Eriks started out as one of TGS' first brides.