Proper Jacket fitting

[Tiran]

I have an ex hire jacket, and I want to get it tailored as I find it a bit boxy. What about the sleeves though? Should I have them shortened slightly like I would with a suit, to show a bit of cuff? or are all the pictures right and you should not see sleeve? Or is this one of those preference things?

Also, if I pick up a vest at a mens wear shop, will it be to long, or is the average vest length about right? I realize I will have to be careful to match the fabrics as close a possible.

[davedove]

I would personally say that the sleeves should be tailored so that you don't see the shirt cuffs when your arms are hanging at your side, although they shouldn't be too long either. If you make the sleeves too short, while they will look okay at your side, if you raise your arm and bend it, the sleeve will look like it stops halfway up your forearm.

Of course, then the question becomes how do you see the fancy cufflinks if the coat sleeve covers them.:confused:

[An t-Ileach]

I'm a bit old fashioned with this: I think one should always shoot some cuff. I think the coat cuff should cut the wrist on or just below the wrist bone.

[KiltedKnight]

As a young man I learned that the jacket should just touch the first knuckle of the thumb, that would effectively cover the cuff of your shirt but as you bend your arm the jacket sleeve does rise and slide over the shirt cuff to expose your buttons or cufflinks.

Chris.