Apparels Training for retail staff

PRODUCT TRAINING MODULE – 2B RMG outline  Product Categories  Shirts  Trousers  Suits  Blazers  T-Shirts  Types  Anatomy SHIRTS DRESS SHIRT CASUAL SHIRT TUXEDO SHIRT Anatomy of a dress shirt Anatomy of a collar LAPEL & NOTCH ARMHOLE VENTS BLAZERS  Today what we generally call a blazer jacket is actually the offspring of two distinct jacket styles, one being double breasted and having a British military origin while the other is single breasted having evolved from the jacket worn at rowing clubs between 1870 to 1950  American  English  Italian Style Blazer Style Blazer Style Blazer Single-Breasted American Style vs Double-Breasted English Cut How a Blazer Jacket Should Fit A blazer should fit in the same fashion a suit jacket and sport coat should  Room in the shoulders to allow full arm movement but not so much room that the shoulders are over extending the shoulder points by more than ½ inch  Room in the chest to fully button the jacket but not enough to hide a baseball  The blazer jacket sleeves should extend to the wrist bone and show ¼ to ¾ an inch of shirt cuff when standing straight  The jacket length should always fully cover your backside – it can be a bit longer if you are taller than six foot, and should lean on the shorter side if you are shorter than five foot six What to Wear with a Blazer Jacket  Grey Flannel Trousers – the perfect partner for a blazer jacket, grey flannel trousers compliment a wide range of sport jackets as well and have historically been the go to trousers for stylish men for almost a century  They are comfortable, classic, and durable  Khaki Trousers – Will make a man look a bit shorter as this combination’s contrast in colour draws attention to the midsection instead of allowing the eyes to flow from head to toe.  Men south of five foot seven and those with substantial midsections should try to wear either darker shades of khaki or skip this option altogether  White Cotton Slacks – A great summer choice, white cotton trousers require a bit of personality to pull off and need to be worn with care.  The pros outweigh the cons here though; if you can pull it off, the contrast looks great  Quality Denim (aka Jeans) – Levi 501s, 505s or 531s work well, but there are so many types out there it shouldn’t be too hard to find something that works for your body shape.  Polo T-Shirts  Polo T-Shirts are pullover sport shirts of knitted cotton It has short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear It is T-shaped shirt with a collar, two or three buttons down a slit below the collar, two small slits on the bottom of either side, or an optional pocket Wide horizontal stripes are common, as are solid colour shirts Polo T-Shirts are worn by tennis, polo, and golf players This style is also worn by those merely associated to the sports by work, such as caddies, golf professionals, and sports announcers It is also a favoured shirt for those working outside, such as groundskeepers and construction workers due to its ruggedness WASH CARE SYMBOLS [...]... Types of cuffs A dress shirt’s level of formality is determined in large part by the type of cuff you select, so let’s do a deep dive into some of the options available to you BARREL CUFF FRENCH CUFF ITALIAN CUFF trousers  Khakis Khakis are made of 100% cotton Khakis are prominently available in black, navy and khaki colours and are a good option for relaxed formal clothing  Pleated  Pleated Trousers... clothing  Pleated  Pleated Trousers trousers give a sophisticated and classical look to the wearer These are quite popular with all ages of man and are suitable for any kind of occasion They offer comfort on the waist and hips  Flat  For Front Trousers people interested in modern style of clothing, flat front trousers make a great choice Flat front trousers go well with slim people or those who... pockets  Single center vent (single slit at the back) in the jacket The American cut is a classic cut This is a fine choice for somebody who is middle aged and is planning to wear his first suit Also, take note that if your work requires of you to wear a suit for long hours, a comfort fit American Cut Suit is the ideal choice 2 THE BRITISH CUT – The British Cut Suit is slightly more shaped around the... sleeves are narrower than American Cut Suit  The shoulders are more crisp and they have flap pockets A British Cut Suit is ideal if you are not comfortable wearing a Suit that’s either too boxy or too slim fit If you are an average built, the British Cut Suit is for you 3 EUROPEAN CUT (ITALIAN) – This is the slimmest of them all  It is slightly shorter in length compared to an American or a British Cut... has a very well shaped waist, narrow slim sleeves and no vents at the back If you have a slim frame and a flat stomach, this suit is meant for you.  Buy a slim fit Suit with a single button or maximum two buttons and narrow lapels These suits are particularly meant for more dressy occasions ... Some tips on what type of collar is best for you: Narrow Face (you need to broaden your face) wrong collar: narrow spread pointed collar b/c it makes your face look even thinner right collar: widespread collar b/c it evens out your face  Round... who have less heavy bottoms While shopping, always consider buying the perfect fit CARGO TROUSERS  Chinos  Chinos are mostly crafted from a combination of cotton and synthetic fibre to offer great comfort and modern styling Chinos are best suited with dressier T-shirts and shirts Chinos can be worn at any casual occasion  Jeans  Jeans are trousers made from denim or dungaree cloth Often the term... invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873 Trousers Parts of a trouser  Waist band  Gripper  Lining [Optional]  Buttons  Zipper Stitch / Crotch  Pockets  Cuffs  Hem  Rise  Seat  Loops J  Fork [Optional] [Without cuffs]  Pleats [Optional]  In-seam  Out-seam  Box  Silhouette SUITS  It is important that you know the three different kinds of Suits that are generally available in the