To snip....or not to snip? THAT is the question! (2 Viewers)

[SteveSBrickNJ]

I have a new suit that I bought because this Saturday I'll be the "Father of the Bride". Our 22 year old daughter is our only "child" so I am wanting to play my role in the day in a manner that doesn't disappoint her.
Here's an online article and then I'll continue my OP dialogue...

Why Your Suit Jacket Pockets Are Sealed and How to Open Them

Whether or not to open sewn pockets on your suit is a decision based on functionality and style preference. If you choose to open them, remember to do it carefully to maintain the integrity of your suit.

xsuit.com

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I've learned that the companies that make men's suits sell them with all the pockets sewn because it looks crisp and even and good that way. Yet I might want some of the pockets to be usable? I'm the type of guy who always has on him my cell phone and my car keys. I will also want "on my person" my notecards that I can glance at even though my Father of the Bride speech is almost memorized.
So there you go....my OP question is : "To snip or nor to snip?" (the suit's pockets)

 

[TheRealJRad]

This is not where I thought this thread was going

 

[Brennan77]

This is not where I thought this thread was going

Same same. I even had to read the post a couple times because I was like getting real confused and possibly concerned.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

Same same. I even had to read the post a couple times because I was like getting real confused and possibly concerned.

I was not done and then my wife announced that dinner was ready.
Having finished what she lovingly prepared, I came back to finalize my OP.
I regret that anyone saw it before it was done.
Now you can look back at what I've posted and hopefully it is clear.

 

[Sun Wukong]

This is not where I thought this thread was going

I, too, was ready to discuss the pros and cons of castration.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

I, too, was ready to discuss the pros and cons of castration.

I thought you would have focused on circumcision......but if we can put all anatomy jokes aside I'd be grateful if someone could respond to this Father of the Bride with some feedback relating to my stated purpose....if that's ok?

 

[Sailorsaint]

Turn your phone off and stick it in your back pocket, put your house key and car key in your front pocket, put your notes in the inside pocket of your jacket.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

Turn your phone off and stick it in your back pocket, put your house key and car key in your front pocket, put your notes in the inside pocket of your jacket.

Great suggestion. If I wear the suit in some future month ( to church or to someone else's wedding) I could make more pockets usable....but for my daughter's wedding I like your suggestion @Sailorsaint

 

[Madmarsha]

I wouldn't snip. It was good you waited until you knew how the first one was going to go. She's getting married at age 22 so I guess it went well. If you don't snip, now you can go for No. 2.

 

[Dago]

 

[Yatman]

there's a vas deferens between a 22yo and a newborn

always ditch the threads on jacket pockets

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

I have already decided to only use the pants pockets and the jacket's inner pocket. Everything else CAN stay as it is for the wedding. Months beyond the wedding I might do some snipping. I think I am done here. Good night everyone.

 

[Madmarsha]

there's a vas deferens between a 22yo and a newborn

You win the thread .... this time.

 

[buzd]

I usually don't snip and fiddle with them until they come loose on their own.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Snip the pockets, stitch the vent.