Back

The natural curve of the back. An erect (backward) body shape and a stooping (forward) body shape both change how the whole garment sits, so this is one of the most important settings to get right.

On a try-on

Erect, viewed from the side, makes the front of the jacket shorter than the back, the jacket can float over the stomach and pull at the seat, and the second button area can look covered by the front panel, as if the jacket closes too much.

Stooping makes the front longer than the back, and the jacket floats at the back and pulls at the stomach.

Without a try-on

Watch the client from the side in a natural, relaxed stance. A strong lower back curve with the chest forward points to erect (backward). Shoulders forward with a rounded upper back point to stooping (forward). Most clients sit between Normal and Backward 0.5.

Options

• Backward, erect: 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
• Normal
• Forward, stooping: 0.5, 0.8, 1.0

When in doubt

This is one of the clearest body shape reads, but it shifts with how the client is standing, so make sure they are relaxed and natural when you judge it.

This article explains the setting. It is not an assessment of your client. We can explain what the setting does, but the choice stays with you and your brand.