Suit Jacket Pocket Styles | Patch, Flap, Jetted Pockets

About this video

Sacawa explains the three main suit jacket pocket styles—patch, flap, and jetted—and how each influences the overall formality and style of a suit. He walks through the construction, aesthetic effect, and appropriate use cases for each pocket type, offering guidance on which to choose based on formality level and garment versatility.

Key takeaways

• Sacawa argues that patch pockets are the most casual option because they’re sewn externally, creating a less clean line; he recommends them for sport coats, blazers, or casual fabrics like tweed or cotton, though structured fabrics like hopsack can work in suits.
• Sacawa positions flap pockets as the most versatile and conservative middle-ground option, suitable for both business suits and jacket separates, and advises choosing them for a first made-to-measure suit.
• Sacawa asserts that jetted pockets are the most formal style due to their internal construction creating cleaner lines; he states they are essential for tuxedos and dinner jackets, though they can be used on regular suits if formality is the goal.

Episode details: published May 28, 2019 · 47K views · 2:49 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brian Sacawa’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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