https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1912066 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:19:49 +0000 Anonymous 1912066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For blazers, it looks like 1-2” above the leg join is ideal when worn with pants. You don’t want to go too high on the hip at all. </p> <p>For jean jackets, somewhere around mid to high hip.</p> <p>Yes, I think I understand about the proportions. I find a long straight blazer looks not-quite-right with my shorter legs...although with high-rise pants, maybe the silhouette would be ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1912051 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:15:24 +0000 Style Fan 1912051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find this very helpful because I can never figure out how long jackets should be.&nbsp; I have always preferred shorter toppers.&nbsp; When jackets get around my hips it feels like a big arrow pointing to my widest point.&nbsp; I also like waist emphasis but that has nothing to do with length.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1912039 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:42:58 +0000 Suz 1912039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends in part on height and body type modifiers and the rest of the outfit because it's all about proportion. I have blazers both long and shorter. The one in the first picture hits me around my high hip -- it can be worn with dresses, wide legs, and slim jeans. &nbsp;The next two are longer, closer to low hip length. For this to work on my short legged self, I like a jacket that emphasizes the waist a bit and it's most flattering if I can wear a column of colour or a tonal look. Obviously with the bright pink jacket that's not likely and it's also a bit of a more traditional "mannish" cut (less sharp shouldered and waist emphasis than the Reiss) -- so I almost always wear it with a bit of a heel. I never wear these longer blazers with skirts or dresses.&nbsp;</p> <p>The next four jackets are various styles but all are shorter. The blue military sweater jacket is quite cropped, like a short cardigan, really. The red one is a bit longer. Both of these work well with wide legs, culottes, etc. as well as a slimmer trouser. The tux jacket is long enough that it does not look great with a wide skirt (but will work with a sheath). The tweed jacket is a little longer on me than the model.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tend to like motos and denim jackets a bit cropped -- it's just easier to wear them as I would like then.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1912025 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:49:59 +0000 Anonymous 1912025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Boden jacket.&nbsp; My problem is that I am tall and I think it would look silly on my frame.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1912003 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:25:30 +0000 Angie 1912003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jane,</b> it's a look. You either like the effect or you don't. Otherwise stick to short sleeve or sleeveless tops/dresses under that type of jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1911998 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:17:14 +0000 Jane 1911998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question. The details on the length question is one to keep in mind when shopping.</p> <p>Angie, a bit off topic but I do find the pink Boden looks a bit odd to my eye with the long sleeve below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1911996 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:10:42 +0000 Anonymous 1911996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really really great info here, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1911992 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:02:15 +0000 Angie 1911992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queen Pedantic About Lengths reporting for duty. I can't help but be very particular about lengths - it's my thing. It's not as important to most people, but if you're going to ask<i> me</i> - I will have very strong opinions about it :)</p> <p>It depends on the jacket,<b> Smittie</b> - just to keep it complicated. Very generally:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>I tend to like the modern classic <u><i></i></u><i>blazer</i><u><i></i></u> a little longer - see #1 - #3.&nbsp;</li> <li>Other jackets I like shorter like the Boden and Kate Spade retro styles in #4 and #5.</li> <li>Fitted motos and fitted denim jackets look better shorter to my eye - see various pics. All excellent lengths.</li> <li>Cocoon blazers I prefer longer than mid-thigh - see last pic.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aks-angie-and-others-jacket-length#post-1911984 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:34:15 +0000 Anonymous 1911984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Fabbers,<br /> Just curious to know whether there is a rule about how long a jacket should be when paired with pants. Angie, you recommend lengths that are longer than I expect, but am not 100% sure about the exact length.</p> <p>I would like to know for future purchases (I won’t be purging any of my current jackets :-)) </p>