How Incognito Wear IX Was Born – Discover the Inspiring Story Behind Incognito Wear IX in a Candid conversation between Jan Wolbrecht and Host of The Good Neighbor Podcast, Stacey Risley
What happens when a city girl steps into the firearms industry and redefines what it means to dress for self-protection? Fashion for ladies does not make it easy to carry a weapon concealed. That’s why I started designing and manufacturing American made clothing to empower women to never be a victim.
Tune in as Jan Wolbrecht shares her powerful journey —how Incognito Wear IX was born. The lack of stylish, functional concealed carry clothing led her to design her own. Out of personal necessity and a passion for self-reliance, she founded Incognito Wear IX—a lifestyle brand empowering others, especially women, to stay armed, fashionable, and incognito.
You’ve decided to own your own safety. You don’t want to feel vulnerable and you certainly don’t want to get called out by “Karen” when your out taking care of the kiddos; or running errands, going to and fro from work, etc.
In this video, I explain what to look for in buying a top so you can confidently carry on body – BUT not look like it!
When it comes to fashion, and specifically concealed carry for women, finding the right clothing isn’t just about style—it’s about comfort, access, concealment, and confidence. Every body is different, and understanding how to dress for your specific body type can affect how (and where) you carry and what you wear. Let’s start with understanding what are the basic body types are so you can better understand how to dress for concealment without compromising your look
What’s Your Body Type?
Typically, they’re are 4 or 5 body types, and we need to know our body shape. Most women fall into one of these categories:
Apple: Carries weight around the midsection
Pear: Wider hips with a smaller waist and bust
Hourglass: Balanced bust and hips with a defined waist
Rectangle: Straight up and down with minimal curves
Inverted Triangle: Broad shoulders and narrower hips
If you’re not sure which one body shape is right for you, measure your breast, waist and hips to determine the relationship and pick which one feels most aligned with your measurements. If all three of your measurements are about the same, you’re likely rectangle shape. Understanding your body shape will help you pick the most flattering styles for you, thus creating an air of confidence. When a woman knows how to dress for her body and her clothing fits right, she’s going to be viewed as classy and chic.
While carrying at the waist is ideal, and that can be where most women hold their weight, it poses one more challenge for women to overcome in concealed carrying. How you decide carry is a personal choice – of course, on body is preferred, but what works for you and having the necessary defense tools available if you need them, and when you need them is whats important for your safety.
Concealed Carry Tips for Each Body Type
Apple Shape
Challenge: Carrying at the waist may feel uncomfortable.
Solution: Opt for belly bands, or underarm holsters.
Clothing tips: Flowy tops, structured jackets, and darker colors around the midsection can help with concealment.
Layers: Cardigans, vests, or light jackets or even an opened button up shirt can add dimension and help mask printing and add color.
Ruffles and/or gathers: Adds interest and creates an uneven surface to mask printing
Color Blocking: Use color to your advantage and uplift your mood too. This distracts the eye
Textures: Mixing textures is another way to create an uneven surface so your firearm goes undetected
Additionally,
Practice your draw: Practice drawing from your outfit in front of a mirror or loved one. You want to make sure you know what its going to take to clear your garment(s)
Holsters: Not all holsters will work with every outfit. Rotate either holster or carry location / position based on what you’re wearing. If your sitting all day, you may want to carry under the arm or lower leg or perhaps off body. Whatever you decide, always use a holster that covers the trigger completely. If you carry off body, Please use a concealed carry purse with a special pocket for only your firearm.
We believe by choosing clothing that lets you move freely and feel powerful is a key to successful concealment because when you feel confident, you move differently.
At Incognito Wear IX, we design fashion-forward concealed carry clothing for every body.
With a new administration taking office and many expected changes, particularly when it comes to foreign trade. President Trump is all about Making America Great Again and our domestic workforce, taking care of Americans and ability to provide for their families. One thing is for sure that will be in focus over the coming months or year is a return to American manufacturing, Why is this significant and why it should matter.
What you most people don’t consider when purchasing products and why being “Made in America” really does matter for our future and our economy! Most of us shop online, but not all eCommerce business are equal. There is licensing, trademarks, shipping, manufacturing, packaging and the list goes on.
Have you ever bought from a company and wondered WHEN IT was going to arrive? Have you purchased from Shein and Temu? If so, chances are you understand it ain’t no Amazon shipping!
These companies are considered “De minimis.
First of all, the meaning of de minimis. It simply means of little value or insignificant value. The threshold for insignificant value in the case of packages crossing the U.S. border is $800.00. So some 4,000,000 packages a day pay no tariff or taxes.
Shei and Temu are responsible for more than a million packages a day and those packages pay no tariff or taxes. There is no review or audit that is applicable to de minimis shipments. This makes de minimis an ideal vehicle for smugglers.
Do you want a Gibson Electric Guitar that is not really a Gibson? Just google Chinese Gibson guitar and you are in business. Of course, the guitar you will receive is likely to be barely playable. Trademark violation and consumers getting cheated all in one package.” says Jay Arbetman of the Sourcing District.
Let’s say you are sewing in Kentucky where the federal minimum wage ($7.25) is applicable. Approximately 20 states have no minimum state wage so the $7.25 federal minimum is applicable. That will compare to the less than $2.00 an hour that many factory workers are paid in China. Many, though not all states, have state minimum wages far more than the federal minimum. Some city minimum wages range up to and over $20.00 an hour. Frankly, it is a miracle that anything gets sewn here.
How is this affecting retail stores? Let’s say you buy a dress from Shein and it is $19.99. If say, J.C. Penney goes to that factory, they may get a bulk discount and they may be shipping more efficiently. They will however work under the burden of tariffs and taxes that same dress from Shein is not subject to. Let’s say for example J. C. Penney pays $9.75 for the $19.99 Shein dress. That is likely to land in their warehouse for about $17.00. Then, J.C. Penney, puts the dress into their retail stores for say $39.99. None of this is precise but you get the idea. This is a very generalized description. “The devil is in the details”. At the end of the day, de minimis shipments enter the United States with less information than other imports and are not subject to duties and taxes.
An even more bizarre twist is that the factory in Kentucky or a distributor will then send the dress to you, and you will pay $15.00 or more in UPS or FEDEX ground charges. An American consumer can buy a “12 pack” of shipping coupons from Shein for less than $48.00. Ship it a few hundred miles. $15.00+. Ship halfway around the world. $4.00. How much sense does this make?
The truth is “you get what you pay for”. Price is a direct relationship with quality; the lower the price – the lower the quality. These de minimis companies are able to ship any order(s) to one single address a day without paying tariffs as long as it’s under the $800 threshold! This is a much higher threshold than other countries. I imagine with the new administration, this threshold will come down. But in the meantime, this hurts our big box retailers (because their purchases are in bulk or wholesale (think of how much Macy’s or The Gap buys at one time for all of their retail stores) and are subject to the import tariffs.
While anyone can purchase through these online stores direct from Chinese merchants through Temu, Shein and other trading companies, at super low prices because of poor working environments, cheap labor (or child labor). In these foreign countries, they don’t honor or regard one’s Intellectual Property such as their design or trademarks and there’s little to no enforcement. So, they steal your creation and under cut you as a business and sell a poor quality knock off – with your brand identity attached to it!
On the surface, import taxes might look harsh but reality is actually setting up American business, American manufacturers, American farmers and producers to be successful, profitable and to thrive and grow. This stimulates our economy and The U.S. in becoming more self substantiating, independent and a free country.
If you value ethical and humane treatment of workers and their environment, quality craftsmanship, you might want to take another look at your buying habits, and Buy Made in America! Put America first and the American people. The next time you see fabric or apparel made in the USA, stand up and applaud the makers who manage to succeed with an environment that is opposed to their success.
We believe in America being strong, independent and a free nation. We use American fabrics and materials as much as possible to manufacture at home in the USA! Shop Incognito Wear IX for your concealed carrywear. Never be a victim because of style.
Gift ideas for those who carry, for those who travel and for those who never want to be a victim.
American made concealed carry clothing gives you confidence that you can carry on – body without getting called out by “Karen”.
Clothing designed by a woman who was VERY self conscious about dressing around a firearm. But not any longer – I’m armed, fashionable & Incognito. And you can too!
Let’s face it, we all have at least one person on our Christmas Gift List that’s hard to buy.
The scenario is something like this: They have “everything” already, or they don’t need anything. So you struggle to find something every year. Let this year be easy!
The Best gift for the person you think has everything; get them the ALL WRAPPED UPponcho! It’s great for travel, or to take along for a cool night walk, date night or for those chilly restaurants or stores.
It’s lightweight but adds an extra layer for warmth.
If you’re new to concealed carry, this is a must have item as it hides your firearm from scrutinizing eyes while allowing quick access to your gun should you ever need it.
Empowering you to be a well-dressed stylish woman who is armed and will protect herself.
Encouraging you to be armed, fashionable and Incognito because you are worthy.
