Sleeve details deserve a practical try-on when you are choosing a jacket for work. The Colette Peplum V-Neck Twill Jacket features inverted cuffs, a tailored peplum, and a delicately pleated hem. Listed in Dark Brown, it offers several details to assess in a mirror. Its cuffs also make it worth checking the movements you repeat at a desk.
Try your usual watch first
Wear the watch you actually use, in its usual position. Let your arms hang, then turn your wrists to read the time. Notice whether the cuff and watch overlap, meet, or remain separate. There is no single correct visual result; the useful question is whether you can make that everyday movement comfortably.
Repeat with your elbow bent and your arm resting on a table. A watch that sits clear of a cuff when you stand may meet it when you reach forward. Check that you are happy with that contact. If you normally wear several wrist pieces, try the full arrangement rather than judging the jacket with bare wrists.
Use a real desk position
Sit at a desk and place your hands on a keyboard or notebook. Look at where each cuff lands relative to your wrist, the work surface, and anything you are using. Type a few sentences or write a short note. This gives you a more useful impression than a quick arm bend in front of a mirror.
Move between the keyboard, mouse, and a nearby object. See whether the sleeves settle naturally or need frequent repositioning. If you are considering Colette for meetings, also try resting your forearms on the table and sitting with your hands in your lap. These positions reveal different relationships between cuff, watch, and sleeve.
Add the layer you intend to wear
Try the jacket over the actual top planned for it. An underlying sleeve may change how the cuff feels or looks, particularly when the two ends meet. Decide whether you want that lower layer visible. Check both arms, since a watch on one wrist can make the experience slightly different.
While seated, glance at the peplum and pleated hem too. Let the jacket fall naturally before assessing the overall shape. You do not need to spend the whole fitting on the hem, but it should work with the same seated positions used to evaluate the cuffs.
Finish by standing, reaching for your bag, and putting it down again. Choose the combination that makes those routine actions easy while showing the sleeve detail as you prefer. Colette’s twill construction is part of its description; assess its feel in person rather than assuming a fiber blend. Compare the jacket with other pieces in the LaMai Atelier collection at RESSALINA when planning your work wardrobe.
