My garments reflect their sense of purpose: the raincoats are waterproof and breathable, they have hoods and pockets. I give careful consideration to function when designing a garment. For example, I like to use a raglan shoulder with a coat so the jacket underneath isn't fighting for shoulder space. With a busy, stretch cotton print, I use concealed snaps that don't interrupt the visual flow of a jacket. It takes a few samples at the start to eliminate features that distract; less is more.