Sunday, January 25, 2009

Tips For Keeping A Suit From Looking Stuffed

By Victor Santerino

Men who buy suits quickly discover that they have a wide array of places they can seemingly store their gear. Between the jacket and trousers a man is looking at between seven and twelve pockets to choose from.

Unfortunately many of the pockets that are on suits are for fashion purposes and should never actually be used. The reason for this is because a jacket or trouser can quickly look stuffed and misshapen.

I wrote this article to let men know where to put their gear and how to do it in a way that does not look terrible. Upon finishing this article you will know what to do with your items each time you are forced to carry them.

The best way to keep pockets from looking full is to not use them. This can be achieved in cold climates by using your coat pockets exclusively. I do not recommend this tactic for anybody that might be at risk of having their jackets looted.

The men that cannot store items in coats for fear of theft or warm weather can follow a few simple steps to look less absurd. These men can put their gear in their jacket and trouser pockets carefully so that they do not get bulky.

The first thing to keep in mind is that you will not be able to store anything other than a pocket square in your outside jacket pockets. Inside pockets can be utilized, but only for thin items that will not be visible through the jacket.

Back trouser pocket can be used when the jacket will be constantly on to hide the back of the pants. This is a great way to keep the bulk out of site, but not out of reach.

The use of front pant pockets is acceptable, but only for thin items that will not cause too much bulk. Place items such as money clips and cell phones in these front pockets to keep them safe. - 16738

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