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A traditional favorite in the islands, a shirt jac is a short sleeve shirt – similar to a safari shirt – worn by men in the Caribbean. The shirt is distinguishable by two (2) or four (4) patch pockets on the front and double, vertical pleating.
Made from cool fabrics, ideal for the Caribbean, such as linen or cotton, the shirt jac hem is straight and is worn un-tucked, i.e. outside of pants.
Synonyms:
Guayabera, Mexican Wedding Shirt, Bush Jacket, Safari Shirt,
