is certainly effective. the young man octavian is played by a mezzo-soprano (thus, a woman dressed in male clothing, known as a trouser, pants, or breeches role); one precedent for that circumstance is that of mozart's cherubino from the marriage of figaro. because octavian is the lover of the marschallin...
the side of the sword arm and upper arm. there is no seam under the arm, which would line up with the jacket seam and provide a weak spot. glove the sword hand is protected by a glove with a gauntlet that prevents blades from going up the sleeve and causing injury. the glove also improves grip. breeches...