Glossary · Jacket
Button stance
How high the fastening button sits on a jacket. A high stance shortens the visible torso and lengthens the leg; a low one does the opposite. Along with lapel width it is the fastest way to date a coat.
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Glossary · Jacket
How high the fastening button sits on a jacket. A high stance shortens the visible torso and lengthens the leg; a low one does the opposite. Along with lapel width it is the fastest way to date a coat.