Advice for choosing men's jackets
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Index: 1. Short torso 2. Long torso 3. Tummy 4. Short, heavy body 5. Tall and heavy body |
This guide contains advice to help you choose the jacket style that is the most complimentary for your figure.
Short torso:
For your best look:
- Choose long jacket styles to stretch the appearance of your torso.
- Use vertical details, like seams and stripes, to elongate your torso.
- Choose long drawn-out collar styles which look flattering to your body type.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Any horizontal details and short jacket styles
Long torso:
For your best look:
- Choose short jacket styles.
- Horizontal details can help to shorten the appearance of your torso.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Long jackets and vertical details, like seams and stripes.
Tummy
For your best look:
- Long drawn out lapel collars help to stretch your body and give you a slender appearance.
- Choose jacket styles with vertical details.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Horizontal details and short jacket styles
Short and heavy body
For your best look:
- A classic single-breasted jacket with two buttons looks very flattering.
- Choose jackets with long drawn-out collars.
- Wear jackets with a length extends past your hips.
- Choose dark, unicolored fabrics with small patterns or pinstripes.
- Show preference for medium weight or thin fabrics.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Shoulder pads and horizontal details
Tall and heavy body
For your best look:
- Choose jackets with a slender-cut shape.
- Look for long drawn-out collar shapes.
- The length of your jacket should extend past your hips.
- Use fabrics with decent patterns or pinstripes to give you a slimmer look.
- Vertical details look flattering because they help to elongate your body.
Avoid these mistakes for your body type:
- Shoulder pads, horizontal details