Why do suits and wool coats always have their outer pockets sewn closed?

[Azndude51]

it's kinda annoying since you either have no open pockets or have to cut them open.

 

[MageXX9]

No sh1t, I hate that.

 

[CptObvious]

I'm thinking, probably to ensure the form of the jacket stays uniform during shipping and on display. I'm weird, I kind of enjoy removing the stitches on the pockets on a new coat.

 

[pontifex]

where are you guys buying coats from???

i've never seen this before.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: pontifex

where are you guys buying coats from???

i've never seen this before.

I can't afford good ones and mine are always sewn up

 

[rivan]

I've always been curious about this as well, and CptObvious' guess is about all I've ever come up with.

 

[DougK62]

Because only neanderthals use them.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: pontifex

where are you guys buying coats from???

i've never seen this before.

I can't afford good ones and mine are always sewn up

by this comment i'm assuming that its only crappy/inexpensive coats that come like this?

my coats ren't expensive, at least i don't think so, and none have ever had sewn pockets that i had to cut.

edit: oh wait a minute. i totally misread the thread somehow. i've never owned a wool coat. i've owned one suit that was as cheap as could be (was in HS at the time). don't remember anything being sewn together though.

 

[EPCrew]

Perhaps to ensure that you are getting a (somewhat) new product and also provides stores something else to look for when merchandise is returned.

 

[swtethan]

Originally posted by: DougK62
Because only neanderthals use them.

This is correct, they keep them closed because its rare for anyone to use them... plus it keeps the suit looking nice and the pockets not look stretched out from use.

 

[swtethan]

Originally posted by: EPCrew
Perhaps to ensure that you are getting a (somewhat) new product and also provides stores something else to look for when merchandise is returned.

Some companies have their label stitched on the outer right sleeve.

 

[Maxspeed996]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: pontifex

where are you guys buying coats from???

i've never seen this before.

I can't afford good ones and mine are always sewn up

YEA POCKETS ARE FOR PEOPLE WITH MONEY!

what the heck kinda statement is that!?

 

[EPCrew]

Originally posted by: swtethan

Originally posted by: EPCrew
Perhaps to ensure that you are getting a (somewhat) new product and also provides stores something else to look for when merchandise is returned.

Some companies have their label stitched on the outer right sleeve.

that too. that gets removed.

 

[Wreckem]

Uh could it be that suit jacket pockets arent meant to be used.

 

[tbike06]

Originally posted by: swtethan

Originally posted by: DougK62
Because only neanderthals use them.

This is correct, they keep them closed because its rare for anyone to use them... plus it keeps the suit looking nice and the pockets not look stretched out from use.

QFT

 

[CptObvious]

Originally posted by: swtethan

Originally posted by: DougK62
Because only neanderthals use them.

This is correct, they keep them closed because its rare for anyone to use them... plus it keeps the suit looking nice and the pockets not look stretched out from use.

I don't know, I thought it was fairly common to remove the stitches on the pockets. One benefit is that you can tuck the pocket flap in for a more formal look on certain occasions.

 

[ElFenix]

it's so they don't sag.

 

[cherrytwist]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
it's so they don't sag.

Wow. So many joke possibilities. Yet I've got nothin'.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: cherrytwist

Originally posted by: ElFenix
it's so they don't sag.

Wow. So many joke possibilities. Yet I've got nothin'.

... like that balmer-interviewing tranny

 

[Kwaipie]

Pockets are for closers.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: tbike06

Originally posted by: swtethan

Originally posted by: DougK62
Because only neanderthals use them.

This is correct, they keep them closed because its rare for anyone to use them... plus it keeps the suit looking nice and the pockets not look stretched out from use.

QFT

Okay, I guess I can understand that in a suit, but what about wool coats? Both of mine (expensive dress coat and cheaper casual) have their pockets sewn also. I think pockets on a coat are very useful, they give you somewhere to put your keys, gloves, and hands (when its cold).

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: Azndude51

Okay, I guess I can understand that in a suit, but what about wool coats? Both of mine (expensive dress coat and cheaper casual) have their pockets sewn also. I think pockets on a coat are very useful, they give you somewhere to put your keys, gloves, and hands (when its cold).

CptObvious gave you your answer in the 2nd reply, it's so they look better while on display.

 

[BRObedoza]

Originally posted by: Kwaipie
Pockets are for closers.

lol

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Most tailors will recommend leaving besom (i.e., flapless) pockets sewn shut on sport coats and suit jackets. I have several Armani Collezioni jackets with besom pockets - he has stayed with them although most designers use flaps now - and I still always cut 'em open even though I never use them. Form follows function!

 

[JS80]

so you don't put your water bottle in it and ruin your suit...