Glossary · Jacket
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A slit at the back of a jacket so the skirt can move. Single (centre) is American and sporting; double (side) is English and lets the coat sit properly when the hands are in the pockets; none is Italian and formal.
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Glossary · Jacket
A slit at the back of a jacket so the skirt can move. Single (centre) is American and sporting; double (side) is English and lets the coat sit properly when the hands are in the pockets; none is Italian and formal.