Hacking pockets are a feature found on (more) casual suits.

Definitely go for it if you like it.

 

Many will no doubt tell you that the equestrian origins of this particular pocket will make it unsuitable for somewhat more formal suit wear. However, I think it is perfectly acceptable as an alternative to the straight pocket for a day at the office. I have a couple of suits with hacking pockets and I like them for variety. While other might think I'm pushing the envelope, I believe they are appropriate on anything less than a dinner jacket. One caveat: I don't like them on double-breasted jackets, but that's a matter of personal taste.

 

One caveat: I don't like them on double-breasted jackets, but that's a matter of personal taste.

I'll be a bit more adamant: DB is a more formal cut than SB. Hacking pockets on a DB suit are both out of place and look funny.

Hacking pockets work best on tweed and such. Sometimes I'll like them on city suits, for casual purposes. But they certainly add a jaunty look, and I wouldn't wear them to a funeral or for other, somber event.

 

thanks,

went i'll be wearing the suit I make sure I leave my horse at the stable first then...

Hacking jacket seems very nice to me. I'll ask the tailor to show me a couple of designs tomorrow then

Thanks!

 

A fine example from Huntsman bepoke:

 

Don't care for that, Huntsman or no.

 

I agree that the hacking pockets look confusing on a db. I love what they do for a sb though. Thomas Mahon had hacking pockets on his suit when I met him.

 

When in London recently, it seemed that slanted pockets were standard fare on business suits, from solids to banker stripe. Clearly not just for casual suits.

 

I got two suits recently with 'hacking' pockets. I like the look, casual or not. I think it adds to the silhoutte of the suit and is more slimming.

 

When in London recently, it seemed that slanted pockets were standard fare on business suits, from solids to banker stripe. Clearly not just for casual suits.

They're very popular among the Banana Republic set here, too.

 

choubix:

The advantage of the hacking or angled pocket in addition to the British heritage is that it's slimming!

Definition from The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes:

Hacking -- A flap pocket placed at an angle, originally for easy access while riding a horse. From the word Hack, which means a carriage or car (taxi) for hire (also called hackney), a horse for hire, a horse for riding or pulling a carriage or an old horse that is in bad condition through age or overwork!
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It may be considered, due to the origins, a slightly less dressy pocket, but I've had them put on my last two suits. I like (need) the slimming look and I'm not in the Senate or on any Corporation boards!

 

My 2 cents:

Personally, I like the slanted pockets/ticket pocket look on SB jackets.

I like a ticket pocket on a DB (don't care about the equestrian-origins blah blah blah) but I get it cut straight just like the main pockets: Slanted pockets on a DB just clash too much with the pronounced angle of the lapels, IMO.

Like Andy, I'm not running for anything so if someone doesn't like the look of my pockets, that's just hard cheese.

 

Like hacking pockets on tweed jackets and similar attire.

Think they look silly elsewhere...unless, maybe, you are into riding horses in your lightweight worsted suits!

 

i never wear double breasted and i always have slanted pockets on my suit jacket.

it makes the garment look more dynamic and sensational with a supressed waist.

straight pockets seem to just 'hang there' .