Optimal suit length
Introduction
The perfect suit length is a personal thing and has to be adjusted for individual tastes, body types, and preferences. As a general rule of thumb, your jacket should cover the point where your wrist meets your hand (or between knuckles on thumb fingers). If you want to get more specific, here are some telltale signs that can help you figure out if your jacket is too long or short based on how it fits you:
The length of your jacket is a personal preference, but try to find one that stops at the point where your wrist meets your hand.
The length of your jacket is a personal preference, but try to find one that stops at the point where your wrist meets your hand. This will make sure that it covers all of your shirts and isn't too long or short. It's also worth making sure that when you put both hands in your pockets it doesn't reveal any part of the shirt underneath. This is more of a new school approach but it is slowly becoming a norm among fashion icons in the fashion community.
Your jacket should be long enough that it doesn't reveal any part of the shirt underneath when you put your hands in your pockets.
Your jacket should be long enough that it doesn't reveal any part of the shirt underneath when you put your hands in your pockets. The same goes for when you sit down and bend over. And don't let the jacket ride up when you walk, either—it should end about one inch above your pants pocket line.
If the jacket rides up too high when you put your hands in your pockets, then it's too short.
If the jacket rides up too high when you put your hands in your pockets, then it's too short.
If you have to tug at the bottom of the jacket every time you sit down, then it's too short.
If there is an inch or more of your shirt sticking out from underneath the bottom of the jacket when standing straight up with arms at sides, then it's too short (this can be corrected with a longer shirt).
Make sure to check the fit of the jacket when you sit down. You want it to be long enough that it covers your butt.
To ensure that your suit jacket fits properly, make sure to check the fit of the jacket when you sit down. You want it to be long enough that it covers your butt, but not so long that it drags on the floor. If this is an area where you need some help, consider purchasing a tailor's tape measure and taking measurements of yourself (or someone else who wears similar clothing) so that you can take proper measurements when shopping for new clothes in person or online.
You can have a tailor help you make alterations so that you get the best possible fit.
While it might seem intimidating to take your suit to a tailor, it's actually quite easy. You can bring the jacket or pants alone, or both at once if you're feeling ambitious. To get started, simply tell the tailor what alterations you want done—this can range from just getting the suit jacket length adjusted or an accurate hem on the pants. If you're looking for something more than minor adjustments made by hand (for example: tapering trousers), ask about whether or not they offer those services before dropping off your clothes. At AlbertGerald the tailors can take the whole thing apart and rebuild the suit in anyway you would like, Yes! they are that good.
Once at the shop with your garment(s), make sure that there's enough time (usually two weeks) for alterations. AlbertGerald offers next day alterations as well. After everything is complete, feel free to pick up on any final details such as buttonholes--or even have new ones sewn onto garments if needed (just remember this will add additional costs).
Conclusion
While it's important to find a jacket that fits, you should feel free to bend or break any of these rules if you feel like doing so will help you look your best. If you are satisfied with how a longer or shorter jacket looks on you, then wear it proudly! If you have any questions please feel free to call us by clicking the banner at the top of this page or clicking "Chat with us" on the bottom right of this page to get your questions answered live.