Jacket too short?

[Ojejku]

Hi everyone,
Im trying to find myself new suits and recently bought two made by Douglas Hayward but there was something odd about them and I've realized that suit jacket seems to be extremely short compared to sleeve. Is that something normal/acceptable? Would expect that something from Douglas Hayward will have more classic proportion. Should I just buy bigger size and alternate it?
Thanks for help!

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Both jackets are too short in the sleeves as well as overall length.

 

[Ojejku]

Both jackets are too short in the sleeves as well as overall length.

Should I go size up which would be 42 or simply that's not the cut for me?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Sizing up is not the answer.
What is the nature of the garment? Is this made to measure? Ready to wear? Is this an online purchase?

 

[Ojejku]

Ready to wear bought online so I could return that anytime soon. Wool, half lined. Shame because I love the colour and material but if it not fits it doesn't matter.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Is it a short or regular?

 

[altavista]

Might sound controversial, but I don't find sleeves to be much of a problem here. Overall length is indeed a little short.

 

[Res]

Wait.. The sleeves and length look fine?? You want it at that length, just above the crotch and will always want the dress shirt sleeves to be showing, looks good especially if you have cuff links.

Looks well fitted. You just need to hem the pants. Otherwise the jacket looks perfectly fine.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I suppose some of this is a matter of personal preference and taste.

For me, the sleeves are too short. Yes you want some cuff to be showing but that’s too much. And that’s when you’re standing still. Wait until you start moving.

as for the length of the jacket, I’m sorry but that is just objectively too short. Your ass should not be exposed.

The jacket looks good otherwise through the shoulders and waist. It just needs to be longer. That’s why I asked if this was a short or regular length.

 

[Ojejku]

Is it a short or regular?

That's a regular size. Maybe long version would do with a bit of tailor help.

The reason why I'm asking about lenght of a jacket is my previous suit which had longer jacket and I've got a picture (only picture btw) of it so we could compare what looks better. Sorry for the mess in my room and suit condition but it is how it came to me. Size 40R, ready to wear, wool, three pieces from Moncrief London.
Maybe I should get Moncrief back as it's clearly longer.

 

[Toninno]

Hi everyone,
Im trying to find myself new suits and recently bought two made by Douglas Hayward but there was something odd about them and I've realized that suit jacket seems to be extremely short compared to sleeve. Is that something normal/acceptable? Would expect that something from Douglas Hayward will have more classic proportion. Should I just buy bigger size and alternate it?
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That’s the style believe it or not.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Different brands are going to fit and wear differently. A regular length in one brand is not going to be the same across others.

How tall are you? If that jacket is the regular, you may want to go long.

Measure the jacket you like from the bottom of the collar down to the hem. Use that as your standard and see if you can find that when browsing online. It will at least give you a starting point.

 

[breakaway01]

Body is far too short. Sleeve length looks fine IMO. I wouldn’t size up.

 

[MarcDavidMiller]

I am very conservative in my tastes (jackets should come down to the knuckle of the thumb in my closet) but even taking that into account I think the jacket is too short.

 

[Form7]

I may be a novice suit shopper, but I can say that every suit I've tried all have your butt showing. It doesn't seem uncommon in most modern looks. Only difference I've seen is in sleeve length, still the butt always shows. If you go long (L) the sleeves will be much longer and will need to cut them as well as the length will much longer than expected.

This is just from what I see. I guess the suit designers are moving away from boxy, draping cuts to slim modern looks. I see it everywhere.