How long should a men's jacket be?

Perhaps there is no more ideal and masculine image than a man in a business suit. But how often does the most expensive and high-quality suit turn into a shapeless canvas for one banal reason - it doesn’t “fit”. Therefore, before choosing the perfect suit, it is important to study the features of choosing a jacket - it is the one that dominates the entire set.

How should a man's jacket fit?

A jacket can “fit” in different ways - be “fitted”, dangle or be free to move. Regardless of the model you choose, there are still clear rules for a successful landing. Having put on the chosen model, it is necessary to analyze the following indicators:

• The shoulders of the jacket should form a straight line along your own shoulders. It is absolutely unacceptable for the shoulder seam line to be in any place other than the shoulder itself. If the seam is not even, hangs down, or sticks out, the product should be put on a hanger.
• The jacket should be perfect from the back too. To check the landing, you need to spread your arms to the sides, then slowly extend them in front of you.The perfect fit and size will not cause any discomfort during these simple movements. If, with your arms outstretched, your back is “tight”, the jacket is too small, you should look for a different size.

ADVICE! To estimate the size of a jacket, you should look at yourself in the mirror from the side. A size that is too large will appear as a “bubble” on the back, while a small size will feel tight and uncomfortable.

• The collar of the chosen model should fit perfectly around the neck, without putting pressure on it, but also without creating a free space. The shirt should be 1.5 cm higher than the collar of the jacket.
• When the arms are lowered, the sleeves of the jacket should form a straight line, without “bubbles” or folds. A comfortable sleeve width can be determined this way: bend your arm, “hiding” it in the sleeve, and make a fist inside. If you succeeded in doing this and there is no free space around the fist, the width is good.

Modern models differ in splines - rear slits. The model may not have a slot - then this is an Italian design; it may have 1 slot - this is an American style. The jacket with two vents on the sides belongs to the English design style. In Italian models without slots, movements will be more constrained than in other options. When seated correctly, the splines should not open or bulge.

Correct jacket length

When it comes to choosing a classic jacket, there are certain rules for its length. In the case when a model of a different style is chosen, one should be guided by personal feelings and style rules. A classic jacket worn should have a length reaching to the middle of the palm of the hand lowered along the legs. A good length from the back should partially cover the buttocks and leave the legs open.

There is another way to determine the appropriate length of the product: the bottom edge should divide the silhouette exactly in half.

ADVICE! Using length, you can correct figure imperfections: short jacket models lengthen your legs, and long ones hide the length of your legs.

Modern manufacturers divide jacket models of the same length into 3 additional classifications - Short, Regular and Long. Such models will be designated by the capital letter of the classification on the size tag. For example, the label 46/7R would mean that:

• 46 – clothing size;
• R – the product has an average length;
• 7 is an indicator of the difference in the width of the chest of the product and the waistband of the trousers, expressed in inches.

When choosing jackets with such letter designations, you need to understand that a model marked S will not suit tall men, and short men should avoid the L variations.

Correct jacket sleeve length

When choosing a jacket, it is better to wear a shirt that is familiar in style and length. It is according to the length of the shirt sleeve that it is convenient to select the length of the jacket sleeve. The standard acceptable length for a shirt cuff peeking out from under a jacket sleeve is 1-1.5 cm.

To measure the appropriate jacket sleeve length without wearing a shirt, you can use 2 methods:

• Put it on, lower your arms along your legs, bend your thumb as far as possible - focus on this level of sleeve length.
• Measure 12 cm from the tip of your thumb and record the mark. This will be the length of the jacket sleeve.

In addition to the length, you need to pay attention to the fit of the entire sleeve. With your arms down, the sleeve should form a clear, even line. When the arms are bent, there should be no “bubbles” or strong folds in the sleeve, and the arm should not be pulled at the seam. It is important to take into account that when walking you need to move your arms, and a sleeve opening that is too narrow will hinder natural movements.

IMPORTANT! The length of a jacket's sleeve cannot be underestimated.Even if the model fits perfectly in the shoulders, chest and overall length, but the sleeves are too long and cover the fingers - the whole image will be irrevocably ruined.

What mistakes to avoid

The range of jackets is incredibly wide. Various textures, colors, styles, and styles are also presented. But every image that includes a jacket may have a number of errors that greatly spoil the impression.

The main shortcomings look like this:

• The collar of the jacket simply must fit snugly to the neck. No creases in or out of the collar are allowed.
• The base of the sleeve should be tailored so that there are no inward “dips” along the outstretched arm.
• When buttoned, the buttons of the product should not tighten it so that folds form around it. Even if the style requires it, the “X” shaped folds near the fastened buttons look as if the jacket is out of size.
• As a rule, sleeves are stitched from the inside, which avoids folds along the sleeve. If there are folds, the cut or quality of the model is poor.
• The model's slots, if any, should fit against the buttocks, but in no case stick out.

When choosing a thing for yourself, you should spend a little more time trying it on. Perhaps the same size, but in different models, will fit completely differently. And having chosen the ideal model, you can use the jacket for many years, if the dimensions of your figure do not change.