Extremely Common Beginner Suit Mistake

If want to look good in a suit, do not make this mistake.

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[fluxfn]

Bro I thought my suit had fake pockets 💀

[Steve]

Thank you, I thought my pockets were shut because that’s how the suit was made

[cjdeas]

You know, I have genuinely wondered about the stitching in the outside pockets. Thanks for clearing that up!

[catatonicbug]

It amazing how many people don't know this!

[egold]

Indeed you feel GREAT in a suit. I started a job recently that requires a suit, and it is a hoot! The best is coordinating the shirt and tie. Really looks sharp to have a color that pops, or go the sleeker, dark route. Plus my dad is a retired teacher. He doesn't need them anymore, so he game me all the ties. Not just his ties... I have ALL THE TIES! In over 2 months, never wore a tie twice so far.

[thatsmeinthepic]

Same goes for the red Hugo Boss label on the sleeve that some muppets leave on!!

[adityarajganeju]

Brian you would still look good even if you committed all the style mistakes in a single outfit.

[freddykabulaschnitza]

Oh my God my stitching has been on display for almost 5 years. Thanks for the wake up call.

[artvandelay]

I notice some people leaving the label on the sleeve of their new coats. Like, say, a cashmere coat that has the label that tells you were the wool was made. I have to wonder if these people just don't realize it's not a design element.

[youraveragep]

That shoulder to hand fitting is just outstanding. Props to the man who made it

[decnijfkris]

I have vests of suits on which I never opened the inside of the pockets, to keep it smooth

[mariegarside]

The alterations person at your dry cleaner should be your new best friend. They can remove tack stitches and make a few alterations. This makes your new suit yours.

[brunopaiva]

That's great advice, you should point when you are going to open the pockets use a pointy scissor, do it carefully because you can tear the lining! 👏👏👏

[Uncreeperble]

My sister's wedding dress still had the stitching in and no-one told her it opened up to be huge

[catherinehiller]

I'm always telling my young friends to remove that stitching! And they're always amazed when they have a usable pocket!

[MauricXe]

notice how he said "carefully remove"
dont rip them out....it could cause damage.

i actually leave the front pockets stitched (not the pocket square) unless they're patch pockets. I don't use my front pockets anyway.

[atmavictu]

I actually prefer the pockets stitched

[idofps]

Do not unstitch the bottom pockets if you arent gonna use them. They will sag over time and not look good.

[nathanricetalks]

Thanks! I was actually always wondering why all my jackets had fake pockets😂

[robchang]

feel free to leave the pocket stitching in tack - it keeps the shape of your suit - and keeps you from sticking your hands in your suit jacket pocket and stretching the pocket and eventually looking like a kangeroo. The suit large pocket fell out of "function" about 60 years ago. If you want use a pocket on your suit/use the "inside jacket pocket" and look like james Bond instead of Mr. Magoo