Vents in back of shirts

[alchimiste]

Are pleats (central or on the sides) necessary on a shirt? Or is it just for RTW to accomodate as many people as possible?

Mathieu

 

[Alexander Kabbaz]

What do you mean by a "vent"? Not being difficult, just never heard the term.

 

[BlvdDandy]

I'm guessing he means pleats.

 

[zjpj83]

I like side pleats, on RTW or otherwise.

 

[Brian SD]

They give it a more refined look, but on casual shirts I prefer no pleats for a closer fit on the back.

 

[alchimiste]

Yes I meant pleats.

 

[Alexander Kabbaz]

Necessary? No.
Many consider side pleats a nice styling feature.
Center back pleats? Ugh. Except on Safari or Hiking shirts.

 

[hopkins_student]

Necessary? No.
Many consider side pleats a nice styling feature.
Center back pleats? Ugh. Except on Safari or Hiking shirts.

Can center pleats be turned into side pleats? My Barbera shirt that I had the pocket removed from has center pleats, and I would prefer side pleats.

 

[alchimiste]

Many consider side pleats a nice styling feature.

What's best for fit? (I have rather narrow shoulders and I rather slim overall).

 

[Alexander Kabbaz]

Can center pleats be turned into side pleats?

Yes - any good seamstress can do that.

What's best for fit? (I have rather narrow shoulders and I rather slim overall).

Side pleats. They place the extra fullness where it is needed which is over the shoulder blades.

 

[naturlaut]

Quote:

(Alexander Kabbaz @ April 23 2005,12:18) Many consider side pleats a nice styling feature.
What's best for fit? (I have rather narrow shoulders and I rather slim overall).
Correct me if I am wrong, I think pleats are more for the function of facilitating movements rather than fit. My question on pleats is, how deep are they, or is there a standard, and how far down does it extend downwards.

 

[Manton]

My question on pleats is, how deep are they, or is there a standard, and how far down does it extend downwards.

1/2" to 3/4" is usual for side pleats. If the shirts are pressed correctly, a 1/2" pleat will "dissipate" after about 5" or 5 1/2"; a 3/4" pleat will go a little longer, maybe 6" plus.