Thoughts about fit?

l0fielectronic · Oct 9, 2020

I think its just the button placement that makes it maybe look short in front.

On every button front waist length jacket I have there is a button at the bottom, at the waist. Where as with this its a few inches up so its kind of a chore/longer length button placement on a waist length jacket.

jacketjunkie · Oct 9, 2020

handymike said:
No, but if you’re a 38 I’ve got a few gorgeous jackets for you to choose from.

Wanna pm me a list? I'm currently redoing my wardrobe as all my old jackets are too big now that I lost 20 lbs

El Marro · Oct 9, 2020

james duby said:
Do you have a hard time selling the ones you’re not comfortable in. I think it will be hard to part with this one.

Yes I do! In the five years that I have been hanging out here and collecting jackets I have not sold a single one! I have given a few away to good friends and family And I have a pile of jackets that I need to sell for one reason or another.
A couple of them are like your jacket here, perfect in every single way except for the length.

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

Thanks for the pics Carlos840. They all look great. I think your style brings them together too. My frumpy pants make me look like I’m disarray which I think detracts from the jacket fit.

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

Handymike can you pm me a list of your jackets as well? I’m not sure what pm means but hopefully it will become clear once it happens.

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

You know something I do like about the short front, and this could be inexperience talking but it may be easier to sit in.

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

This is totally aside but I just realized I’m using my name as my handle. I don’t suppose there’s any way to change that??

MrProper · Oct 9, 2020

The back and sleeves are optimal, at the front, as many have already written, on the short side. I think it seems shorter because it doesn't fit snugly on the body. At least for me it only works tight and short. If the jacket goes wider, then must be longer. It's like pants. Tight trouser legs can be short, but they don't look too short. Wide pant legs look weird when they're too short.

TREEMAN · Oct 9, 2020

If you really like it you should keep it. Not that short to worry about...IMO it looks good !!

MR.Clean · Oct 9, 2020

james duby said:
This is a jacket I recently bought here. I love it! but am not comfortable with the fit. I feels too short in the sleeves and torso. Anyone have thoughts?

Great fit its a keeper.

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

That’s an interesting thought MrProper and I agree.

I do like this jacket and the tea core is starting to show through in spots. I think it’s really going to be a looker. I’ll probably keep it and focus on dressing to meet its needs. How many of you have changed how you dress to meet the needs of your jacket?!

HoosierDaddy · Oct 9, 2020

Not me. I buy jackets with a fit to go with whatever I wear. Long enough to be versatile. Not much into continually trying to make an ill fitting jacket appear not so noticeably wrong.

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

That seems like a good policy and when I start dressing with a little more style I’m sure I’ll adopt it. I take it you’re one of the folks who don’t like the fit here?

HoosierDaddy · Oct 9, 2020

Well ( for my tastes ) it would be too short ' for me '. I have a habit of being honest with my opinions.
HD

jadub · Oct 9, 2020

I didn’t post here hoping people would lie to me. So far I think it’s gone pretty well being that most don’t like the fit. I haven’t seen the jacket on anyone else which is how I can get a better idea of what I think for sure.

Seb Lucas · Oct 10, 2020

james duby said:
I didn’t post here hoping people would lie to me. So far I think it’s gone pretty well being that most don’t like the fit. I haven’t seen the jacket on anyone else which is how I can get a better idea of what I think for sure.

It's not that people lie. People are polite and not wanting to be hurtful. Sometimes a critical comment about a loved jacket can feel wounding, for good or ill.

I also think it is better for the culture here to be honest. But the only issue is that while it may be honest, it is only opinion and as we know opinions are like elbows - everybody has them.

jadub · Oct 10, 2020

Good points.

El Marro · Oct 10, 2020

james duby said:
This is totally aside but I just realized I’m using my name as my handle. I don’t suppose there’s any way to change that??

@Peacoat and @Edward are two of the moderators who spend a lot of time here in Outerwear. They might be able to help you out with this.

jadub · Oct 10, 2020

Great! Thank you for the suggestion.

MrProper · Oct 10, 2020

james duby said:
That’s an interesting thought MrProper and I agree.

I do like this jacket and the tea core is starting to show through in spots. I think it’s really going to be a looker. I’ll probably keep it and focus on dressing to meet its needs. How many of you have changed how you dress to meet the needs of your jacket?!

I would keep the jacket and make it a little tighter at the waistband.
Here is an example from someone wearing very short jackets: https://instagram.com/slownsteady57?igshid=rip2m7kaqu2d

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