https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:07:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1867443 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:05:05 +0000 yearningmaple 1867443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update - Turns out #1 is of a weight and style that I call "indoors" and mostly like a blazer. It's extremely flattering and I'm keeping it. I was going to keep #2 as my true moto (notice no epaulettes) but then decided #4 (just like #3 but a larger size and black instead of forest) is really the true moto/biker and since it has a very slightly oversize fit, it looks even more biker-y, plus it is much heavier and definitely for outdoor only. And, I can zip it all the way, just like a "real" outdoor jacket. So I'm keeping #4 too. (Plus crazy on sale doesn't hurt either!) I prefer the forest color, but the medium was way too small and the large only came in Black. I agree with Angie, the belt on the bottom would be super-annoying. &nbsp;Now I'd like a carmel color and have a few of those on order.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863703 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:33:36 +0000 Janet 1863703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another short torso and large bust here, but I am a little heavier than you (same height). I always defaulted to short jackets because they were easier to fit on me, but have realized that too short emphasized the shortness of my torso and also didn’t de-emphasize my hips (I suspect I’m a little more pear-ish than you). </p> <p>I actually do well with epaulettes because they balance out my hips. I generally avoid the belted styles unless the belt can be removed. </p> <p>I find asymmetrical styles and hems that are not straight and horizontal to be particularly flattering on a larger busted figure — they tend to de-emphasize without flattening. But I don’t zip up my moto jackets very often anyway. I think it’s necessary to try on multiple styles to find the sweet spot length because when you’re short-torsoed, there is literally a short area to work with in terms of fit and flattery when you’re looking at a fitted jacket. Too short and you emphasize your natural proportions; too long and it looks ill-fitting. I think it can make a difference depending on what kind of tops you are wearing underneath and whether you want to wear the jacket more with jeans/pants (a longer cut works better), or skirts and dresses (shorter may be better then).</p> <p>All the ones you’ve shown here have potential — I think it’s really a matter of trying them on in person to evaluate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863680 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:24:30 +0000 Angie 1863680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great questions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Personally, I find motos with belts annoying.&nbsp;</p> <p>You need to decide on the amount of hardware you want too.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have broad shoulders or a large bust - it's probably best to leave off the epaulettes - but take it style by style. Not essential.&nbsp;</p> <p>Decide on the colour.&nbsp;</p> <p>Length! Don't go too long.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863646 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:08:56 +0000 Aquamarine 1863646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short-torso with large bust here. Agree you don’t want it too cropped...you’ll know the sweet spot when you see it. I avoid epaulets like the plague...they make me look extra boxy. I find moto-style jackets to be very flattering, and I avoid any kind of chest pocket or detail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863616 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:41:14 +0000 yearningmaple 1863616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t want it cropped, I think that would make me look more shirt-waisted. I’m thinking #5 may be best because the line coming down to point at the waist is just how a one-button blazer does. We’ll see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863594 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 04:12:28 +0000 Sal 1863594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a short waisted hourglass,&nbsp; I have one moto (which I was gifted) and I find it does work on my figure without too many concerns.&nbsp; I think a good shoulder fit is important-so probably not too stiff a leather.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863592 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 03:50:43 +0000 Anonymous 1863592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 and 4 are more cropped and look most like what you have in mind. I also like 1, but it may be too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863587 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 03:13:12 +0000 yearningmaple 1863587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Click to embiggen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863583 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:58:22 +0000 yearningmaple 1863583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, there are plenty to choose from, that’s the problem - too much choice! Since I have to shop online only, I try to make the wisest decisions (first) before proceeding to the desperate, random, last-ditch guesses </p> <p>I have 5 on order, as follows:</p> <p>Well clearly I don’t know how to attach images. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863579 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:42:12 +0000 April 1863579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.S,&nbsp; If you're open to non-leather options, this asymmetrical Angie pick from a short while ago is pretty great:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lewit-fitted-wool-jacket/4620486?keyword=lewit&amp;filtercategoryid=6000029&amp;origin=leftnav&amp;cm_sp=Left%20Navigation-_-">https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/l.....goryid=600</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863578 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:38:11 +0000 April 1863578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're so in luck! -- Right now, it's pretty easy to find a cropped leather moto with a collar that isn't the sort of tab (Nehru) collar that you dislike. See here for some inspiration:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;origin=keywordsearch&amp;keyword=cropped+leather+moto">https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?.....yword=crop</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863518 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:30:51 +0000 yearningmaple 1863518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! It's my first one. I thought perhaps I should have put it in the "Ask Angie" section, but perhaps she'll run across it here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863516 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:01:26 +0000 calmwave 1863516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent questions... I'll be following this thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-motobiker-jacket-for-short-torso-hourglass#post-1863510 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:03:54 +0000 yearningmaple 1863510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is the best style of leather/moto/biker jacket for an average sized short-torso hourglass with a larger chest? &nbsp;(5'7"/130 lbs/34D). Specifically I'm wondering about the plethora of asymmetrical styles. I already know I want it to hit high-hip (any higher and I look more short-waisted), and to minimize horizontal lines - but does this mean to avoid the "biker belt" on the bottom, with the hanging buckle? Should epaulets be avoided? I don't like the short "nehru" collar (I know that's not the right name, please forgive) and a collarless version would, I suppose, read as a horizontal line enclosing the neck and making the chest appear larger. But I can't decide on how an unzipped asymmetrical figures in. Would it make one look longer/thinner/smaller chested? Or the opposite? </p>