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That's going a bit too far in my opinion. Too short for an interview/job at one of the big four accounting firms or a conservative law office? Yes. Too short for an interview at a startup social media company? Nah. I know this is the Classic Menswear subforum and that suit's cut is on the fashionable side of the style spectrum, but I doubt it would raise an eyebrow outside of a handful of very traditional settings.
My guideline is this: If the job you're interviewing for is one where you're expected to wear a suit regularly, go with something more traditional for the interview. If it's a more casual office environment, a shorter/slimmer/trendier cut is fine, and may even be a positive attribute if you're interviewing with people who aren't accustomed to more traditional menswear. Not that I'm an expert, just trying to add my perspective.
There's certainly something to what you say. There are environments where such cuts would be fine and even welcome. For example....at Suit Supply! Seriously, you can see a lot of this sort of cut on Tumblr etc. If one likes the look, then enjoy it.
Still, I think that there is some objectivity here. Take one of the short jackets with a very suppressed waist, and short sleeves as you see above. Have the person stand with that jacket buttoned. Then take another jacket, longer, with less suppression and appropriate sleeves. I think you'll see an immediate difference: the latter, even if more "classical" will look sharper and not musty/fusty.
But at the end of the day, you should enjoy what you wear and not worry about SF validation.