Question regarding the sleeve length of sports jacket

[changejobs]

I just bought a kiton sports jacket. The tailor that was adding the working button holes asked me if i wanted 1/4 of an inch of the shirt to show or not. I said no but am seeing many guys where their sports jackets or suit with a small portion of the shirt extending past the sleeve. I would like to which way is correct?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Originally Posted by changejobs

I just bought a kiton sports jacket. The tailor that was adding the working button holes asked me if i wanted 1/4 of an inch of the shirt to show or not. I said no but am seeing many guys where their sports jackets or suit with a small portion of the shirt extending past the sleeve. I would like to which way is correct?

It is all personal preference, however most people like to show 1/4" to 1/2" of shirt cuff. It looks clean and makes your figure look a bit more elongated. It also shows more of the color/pattern matching between the shirt and jacket.

 

[ter1413]

yes you do want to show cuff!

 

[changejobs]

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

It is all personal preference, however most people like to show 1/4" to 1/2" of shirt cuff. It looks clean and makes your figure look a bit more elongated. It also shows more of the color/pattern matching between the shirt and jacket.

i appreciate your response. being 6'4' do you think i may look too elongated? also , i usually wear sport jackets with jeans or khakis. would the cuff showing be ok for a casual look?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Originally Posted by changejobs

i appreciate your response. being 6'4' do you think i may look too elongated? also , i usually wear sport jackets with jeans or khakis. would the cuff showing be ok for a casual look?

I think you are ok being that tall. Cuff showing is always good regardless of formality in my opinion. I am 6' 2" and it doesn't look bad.

 

[a tailor]

its the same for suits and sport coats.
and its what ever amount you want.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by changejobs

i appreciate your response. being 6'4' do you think i may look too elongated? also , i usually wear sport jackets with jeans or khakis. would the cuff showing be ok for a casual look?

Yessir

 

[changejobs]

Originally Posted by ter1413

Yessir

thank you. it seems like most people here prefer it shortened. is there anybody here that does not like showing the shirts cuffs?

 

[kylelovesyou]

Originally Posted by changejobs

thank you. it seems like most people here prefer it shortened. is there anybody here that does not like showing the shirts cuffs?

If so, I don't want to meet him.

 

[Ianiceman]

It seems like in the 90s it was the in thing for big shoulders and thumb length sleeves. Thankfully the pendulum has swung to a much more classic style with nipped waists, closer fitting clothes and no shame in shorter sleeves with a nice suit cuff contrast peeking out.

I recently saw a film called Jersey Girl made in 1990. Dylan mcDermot could have made a three ring circus tent out of the fabric in his suit jackets.