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Mens Suits and Dressing – Common Terms

For Mens wear, particularly in

Mens suit there are various words used by tailor or shoppers. These common

terms are essential to know for Mens wear. Knowing terms for Mens wear give

perfect guidelines in selecting or tailoring Mens dress.

Mens Suit: Jackets

Full dress: Tails or Tailcoat
Cutaway:  Morning coat. They are short in

the front and long in the back. Tapers from the front to a wide back tail.

Usually reserved for “Morning or Daytime” weddings.
Mandarin: standup style coat with no

lapels.
Tuxedo:  “regular” coat
Stroller: semi-formal suit jacket
Single-breasted: Single-breasted coats

button down the center. in regards to jacket; symmetrical front; buttons at

the center; option of leaving coat buttoned or unbuttoned
Double-breasted: Double-breasted coats
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