Thrifting: how to tell the difference between a men's and women's suit jacket

Yes yes gender is stupid and people can wear what they want but I'm reminded about that one scene from The Office where people tease Michael Scott about wearing a "women's" jacket that he found in the dumpster. Is there a difference? How can you tell?
13 Replies
jorgeragula05
jorgeragula0511mo ago
Buttons are one good indicator, men's buttons are usually on the right side. The cut is different in the chest as well.
Miles Edgehog
Miles Edgehog11mo ago
Ahhhh thanks!
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
men's suit jackets are also usually labeled by the chest size (36, 38, 40, 42, etc) and S, R, or L depending on length of the jacket, whereas women's suit jackets are usually sized by women's numerical sizes (0, 2, 4, etc)
Miles Edgehog
Miles Edgehog11mo ago
I found a jacket today that had a 40/42 sizing and the buttons on the left 🧐
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
that's unusual got a pic?
Miles Edgehog
Miles Edgehog11mo ago
hang on
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan11mo ago
Could have been a European women’s jacket right? I’m not familiar with french or italian women’s sizing
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
The Office
YouTube
Michael Wears a Woman's Suit - The Office US
Michael doesn't realise that his suit he found in the bargain bin is actually designed for women. Season 3, Episode 19 "The Negotiation" - Darryl meets with Michael to negotiate a pay increase; Jim deals with the consequences of Pam's confession to Roy. Streaming now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3mPrdWB Watch The Office US on Google Play: http:...
Bigelow
Bigelow11mo ago
it's European!
Miles Edgehog
Miles Edgehog11mo ago
Damn I can't find a good pic
Miles Edgehog
Miles Edgehog11mo ago
This is the best pic I got (cropped my face)
gimp
gimp11mo ago
What's going on with the collar there? For a man, that jacket would probably be described as dandy. Whether it was intended for a man originally I can't tell you. It doesn't look to fit you in a super flattering way + it's not cut in a super flattering way, honestly.
Miles Edgehog
Miles Edgehog11mo ago
Lol yeah there's a reason I didn't buy it