Patch Pockets

[Guest]

I rarely see patch pockets chosen anymore on sports jackets; I wonder why as I always thought that they were very traditional, attractive and worked well with sports coats.

Have peoples tastes changed so that patch pockets are no longer appreciated or are there other reasons for their absence? Are they too country, unsuitable ever for city wear?

I like not only the 2 patch pockets on the hips but also a 3rd on the breast.

What's the current thinking and when would you choose patch pockets and when avoid?

[Guest]

I have one sport jacket with 3 patch pockets on it as you have described.

The jacket also has a throat latch and elbow patches as well.

The color skeen is that of brown, tan, blue, and I want to say a hint of grey.

As for patch pockets being appreciated or not, it is the same as anything else in the style world people have different taste.

Most of the RTW jackets follow a current fashion trend, where as if you get one made bespoke, you can have what ever you want.

As for a patch pocket jacket it best left for the tweed sport jacket or classic blue blazer with a badge of some type, (family crest, anchor, or golf crest to name a few).

Never put patch pockets on a suit. Unless it is a country suit for hunting or riding.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

[Guest]

What about patch pockets on a linen or fresco suit? My understanding is that this is quite commonplace.

[Guest]

I wear patch pockets quite a bit and like Cufflink said it is best reserved for casual or country clothes, coats and suits. Brisa and linen cloth can take patch pockets very well if they are to be used mostly outside the work environment. It would not be a good idea to use patches on a business suit or even something you might wear in the evening.

I like patches on SBs and DBs as well. Just one point though, patch pockets will weight the line of a coat a bit, make you look a bit wider. If you are tall and or thin, it is a helpful thing. But if you are wide, it will make you look more robust.

M Alden

[Guest]

I like patch pockets best when they're a little rough and not too fussy, handstitched on a softer construction is the way to go.

-EB

[Guest]

When would you specify the breast patch pocket?; or are only 2 side patch pockets recommended?

[Guest]

If I regard the coat -- the odd jacket, not a topcoat -- as casual enough to take patch pockets, I make all patches. Some men prefer to have the breast a patch only if on a blazer or if decorated.

RWS