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What is a split back on jackets?

A split back is created when the seam at the center of the back is fitted with a pleat exactly on the seam. This pleat opens and closes with the movement of the arms forwards and backwards. This feature, from the 50s and 60s, gives the jacket a safari look. The pleat runs from the center of the back a few inches below the neck to approximately the back of the waist. There is a small additional cost for this feature. Use our Style Search function and type in the words ´split back´ in the keywords search field criteria to bring up styles with this feature.

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