I was looking through the archives to try to absorb some more lessons, and I found this sentence from "How to Fit a Coat":

"Unlike blazers and jackets, coats have to close and look good with multiple layers worn underneath."

Is this permission to buy a jacket even if it can't be closed? I feel like this might be a revelation. I bought a leather jacket a few years ago—the smaller size looked so much better in every way when it was open, but not when I zipped it closed. The slightly larger size fits well, even closed, but had roomier sleeves. I went with the larger, thinking, "This is how you know if it properly fits!" but maybe I'm going about this all wrong!