Are Jackets Getting Shorter?

[jyook]

Been a while since I've posted but I've noticed that jackets are getting shorter...

Is anybody digging this trend?

I like that suits have gone slimmer but I'm wondering what the SF consensus is on shorter jacket length...

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I would argue that jackets got shorter around 2003. It has been lingering, but it is slowly dropping again.

 

[SirGrotius]

Much shorter. A long jacket makes you look like an undertaker.

 

[Matt S]

In the past few years jackets have gotten shorter and trouser rises have become shorter too. I hate it. I think it's a response to the recession. Designers have probably been asked how to save money, so they save it on cloth. They take 2 inches off the top of the trousers and 2 inches off the bottom of the coat. The flat front trend saves fabric, and slimmer clothes overall saves fabric. It makes a lot of sense to me. As the economy recovers suits should come back to their natural proportions.

 

[Superfluous]

Originally Posted by Matt S

In the past few years jackets have gotten shorter and trouser rises have become shorter too. I hate it. I think it's a response to the recession. Designers have probably been asked how to save money, so they save it on cloth. They take 2 inches off the top of the trousers and 2 inches off the bottom of the coat. The flat front trend saves fabric, and slimmer clothes overall saves fabric. It makes a lot of sense to me. As the economy recovers suits should come back to their natural proportions.

 

[MyOtherLife]

Originally Posted by Matt S

In the past few years jackets have gotten shorter and trouser rises have become shorter too. I hate it. I think it's a response to the recession. Designers have probably been asked how to save money, so they save it on cloth. They take 2 inches off the top of the trousers and 2 inches off the bottom of the coat. The flat front trend saves fabric, and slimmer clothes overall saves fabric. It makes a lot of sense to me. As the economy recovers suits should come back to their natural proportions.
^ This was actually true during World Wars I & II. ^ It may be true today. To the OP's question; Traditional and conservative mens styling will always be 'in'. Proper fit, colour & fabric co-ordination and appropriateness to the occasion = good style.

 

[Raralith]

So far in the "short" lenght size, I still find many of them are a tad too long. Yes, I'm not tall by any standard but I'm no where near 5 foot short either. 5 years ago they were too long, and the last time I tried on a coat, they were still too long for RTW. Maybe the regular and large length are getting the chop instead?

 

[Loathing]

I think a shorter jacket makes you look taller and exaggerates an athletic or slim upper body.
I think low rise trousers actually create a simpler and more elegant shape on most physiques; they're also more comfortable.

 

[bringusingoodale]

Call it a trend or whatever, but I think some men will always prefer slightly shorter jackets. I am one of these men because I am not the average height of a male in America.

Us shorties have to be very careful about wearing clothes that fit so as to avoid looking like we are wearing "dad's clothes"

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Originally Posted by Loathing

I think low rise trousers actually create a simpler and more elegant shape on most physiques; they're also more comfortable.

No way, especially to the bold part. Nothing comfy about having to yank up yer pants before you take a seat.

 

[porcelain monkey]

Yes they are. Thank you, Mr. Brown.

 

[rselk]

Better longer.

 

[JamesX]

Originally Posted by Loathing

I think low rise trousers actually create a simpler and more elegant shape on most physiques; they're also more comfortable.
Maybe I just have a big behind, I never found low rise trousers comfortable.

 

[RSS]

When one orders bespoke, one misses such trends.

 

[noob in 89]

I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob..