Most people choose suits, and what they pay most attention to is the V-shaped area and the shoulders. They often don't pay much attention to the back. In fact, the choice of this small detail - the slit at the back hem - might make your back look more upright and broad. This detail is the slit at the back hem.
A customer asked, "Why are there slits at the back of the suit?" What's the difference between a single slit and a double slit on the side? Can my suit have no slits?
Having slits is actually a very distinctive feature of suit design. For modern men who don't ride horses when wearing suits, whether to have slits or not is entirely a matter of personal preference. However, in terms of functionality, having slits makes the suit more comfortable to wear and also adds a decorative effect.
Today, let's talk about how to choose the slits for a suit.
Double slits are also called side slits. They are located at the seam of the left and right panels of the suit, starting from below the waistline and extending for about 10 centimeters. They not only shape the body but also provide more space for movement.
It is said that the former British nobles were passionate about hunting and equestrian sports. To prevent the back of their clothes from being compressed on the horseback, the British suit was designed with double slits at the back, which has remained until today.
Who is suitable for the "double slit" design?
- Suitable for people with a slightly plump figure and a prominent posterior
- Suitable for men who spend a lot of time in the office (they can lift the hem when sitting, so it won't wrinkle easily)
- Suitable for men who like to carry their pockets (they can still maintain a smooth and elegant back line when carrying their pockets)
The single slit hem is also known as the riding slit hem. It originated in the newly emerging United States. During that era, wide-style box suits were popular. The designer simply made the suit with a single slit hem, which was a 10-centimeter-long opening made on the back of the suit, below the waistline.
Who is suitable for the "single slit" design?
- The single slit suit can enhance one's figure and is suitable for men with a slender build.
- It is suitable for jobs that require a more professional and authoritative appearance.
- It makes one appear more stable.
The non-slit design means that there are no slits at the positions where the left and right pleats are sewn and at the middle seam on the back of the suit.
The non-slit suit is simple and clean, and might be the most attractive. However, when you sit down or put your hands in your pockets, wrinkles are likely to appear, so it is not recommended in terms of practicality.
Of course, whether you choose a non-slit, single slit or double slit design, it is a process of understanding the occasion and yourself!