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Tag: Sportcoat
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Deconstructed Jacket Update
As of Spring 2024 launch – we have made some updates and improvements to our Deconstructed make offered in Custom-Made Sportcoats. The document below describes the changes and will help you understand this type of jacket construction when selling to your Clients.
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One Client: Three Preferences
Which fit preference a client selects during the pre-appointment survey determines the shape of his finished sportcoat. Read below to explore how each selection changes one Client’s sportcoat.
Slim
If this Client selects the overall Slim preference, T.A.P.E recommends the shortest length, slimmest sleeve and narrowest waist based on the Client’s core measurements. For this Client the recommendation is:
- Slim Sleeve
- Sleeve Outseam 35.50″ to show 0.50″ of cuff
- -1 Length Adjustment
- -1 Waist/Hip Adjustment
Trim
If this Client selects the overall Trim preference, T.A.P.E recommends the standard length which will cover the Client’s seat, a larger sleeve fit and more ease at the waist. For this client T.A.P.E. recommends
- Standard Sleeve
- 0 Length Adjustment
- 0 waist/Hip Adjustment
Classic
If this Client selects the overall Classic preference, T.A.P.E recommends the longest length which will fall below the Client’s seat, a larger sleeve fit and the most ease at the waist. For this client T.A.P.E. recommends
- Standard Sleeve
- +1 Length Adjustment
- +1 waist/Hip Adjustment