Anyone prefer a shorter suit jacket?

david432598 · Feb 2, 2010

short:

normal? (guy on right): *edit* picture was broken on my computer

I'm looking to buy some suits and at the moment i prefer the shorter look. its only like a 1 inch difference. Any thoughts on this?

Mr. Moo · Feb 2, 2010

If you're tall, slim and don't care about what a bunch of clothing nerds on the Internet think, go for it.

david432598 · Feb 2, 2010

nice...

I'm only 5'10" though. 160lbs 37 jacket size.

i also like my pants straight flat front low rise with no break.

single or no vent jacket.

all pockets sewn shut...

Trompe le Monde · Feb 2, 2010

looks way too feminine

david432598 · Feb 2, 2010

what do u think a suit should look like.

i like suits that fit very well.

Mr. Moo · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by david432598

what do u think a suit should look like.

i like suits that fit very well.

yes

onix · Feb 2, 2010

Look too trendy, too young. But works for some I guess.

Sanguis Mortuum · Feb 2, 2010

Nothing wrong with a slightly shorter jacket if you're going for the fashion-forward look, as long as you don't make it ridiculously short.

EZETHATSME · Feb 2, 2010

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

Nothing wrong with a slightly shorter jacket if you're going for the fashion-forward look, as long as you don't make it ridiculously short.

This.

I love my RLBL suit which is a bit shorter than the usual, but a long ways from TB.

EZ

holymadness · Feb 2, 2010

I have a short sport coat, by which I mean it's a full 1-2 inches shorter than the rest of my stuff. Sometimes I feel a bit silly in it because I have the impression that my butt is exposed and the buttoning point is too high, but my silhouette in the mirror looks fine and, as has been mentioned, it's very fashion forward at the moment. How long it will continue to be remains to be seen. In the long term, I'd advise against it.

I believe the formula for 'classic' jacket length is (your height in inches/2)-4 = length in inches.

yachtie · Feb 2, 2010

Girleee. No I don't feel the need to show ******.

bowtielover · Feb 2, 2010

No, it looks ill fitted and just no pleasing to the eye. I liek my clothes to look like a know my size and am aware of it, I can't imagine anyone that would purposely wear something to short.

chrisb0109 · Feb 2, 2010

It looks fine if you've got the figure to pull it off.

Please don't get a jacket with no vents.

david432598 · Feb 2, 2010

lol, whats wrong with zero vents?

btw, i'd like most of my jackets to have 1 vent.

chrisb0109 · Feb 2, 2010

It says tuxedo, or cheap suit to me.

It just seems more flattering to have a vent(s). Especially with a slim fitting suit, were a ventless jacket my constrict the hips.

Anyone prefer a shorter suit jacket?

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