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I've debated this with folks here before, but I think for all but the tallest of dudes, jackets worn with odd pants generally and jeans particularly should be shorter than a standard suit jacket. If this isn't done, the jacket makes the look top-heavy and dumpy. One inch minimum, probably no more than two.
I disapprove of what you wear, but I will defend to the death your right to wear it. ..... On a separate note, man I hate those wide shoulders.
What about white jeans?
Got me there. I'm a math teacher. I love a good formula and a good counterexample. I think many of us here are in various stages of appreciation and understanding of this look. I think your patchwork jeans and blue blazer fit along with EFV's double denim with bandana are excellent non formulaic looks. Thanks for pushing the conversation.I've posted a number of pics last week and this week not because I'm in love with them but for variety, discussion and positive or negative inspiration (sometimes it's good to be reminded what elements you want to avoid). Styleforum tends to draw a fairly tech/academic crowd who often times seeks to reduce looks and styles to a repeated formula. Although many of those formulas are helpful, I like to leave room for for more individual style and realizing that style, looks and fits evolve. And, yes I can't stand those wide shoulders either but when Ralphy was hitting his stride in the late 70's he was having his suits and jackets made that way by NYC and London tailors and he has kept that as his own personal look. Good for him, but not for me.