- Keep the shoulders loose—the topcoat should fit comfortably over a suit jacket.
- Billowy is back. You want the body to rustle and move—even in a double-breasted version like this one.
- Keep the sleeves tailored so everyone knows the wider shoulders and body are intentional.
- The coat’s hem should hit near your knee.
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How far down should a topcoat go?
The Length
There are two main types of overcoats for men – ¾ length and full length. A ¾ length coat should hang just below your knees. Whereas, a full-length is meant to hang near your ankles. A full-length coat is better suited to a man with a tall structure.
How should a top coat fit?
The coat should fit comfortably over your jacket, but not too comfortably—the aim is to achieve a tailored appearance, like Mr. Jackson here. So if you wear a size 42 suit, try on a size 42 topcoat. Only if it’s noticeably too snug should you size up.
Where should a coat reach?
Just like a suit, a coat fits perfectly if the shoulder seams end exactly where the shoulders end. When the coat is buttoned up, it should not feel too tight across the chest; however, nor should there be any creases on the back.
How is an overcoat supposed to fit?
The proper overcoat length can be very flattering to your look, and it should be proportional to your height. If you’re a shorter man, go with something that is knee length or slightly shorter. If you’re a taller man, go with something knee length or slightly longer.
Should I size up for a topcoat?
A topcoat should be trim. It should reach to just above your knee, and it should be the same size as the suit you wear (not a size larger). You can be like this fellow and go for a dark single-breasted version (it never fails), or maybe you want something bolder.
How tight should an overcoat fit?
Look for a coat that is a touch snug with a heavyweight suit under it. The shoulders should be gently hugging the body, with no hang-time over the line of the arm. This way, if you throw your overcoat over just a thin layer, it won’t look boxy or ill-fit.
How do you know if a jacket is too big?
JACKET LENGTH
Raise your arms above your head and stretch your torso to see how long it is. A jacket that rides up past your waistband is probably too short — and can leave your midsection exposed to the cold. If raising up your hands causes the front of the jacket to billow out, it’s probably too big.
How long should your overcoat be?
How Long should an overcoat be? No matter what climate you live in, it should end somewhere above your knee – never longer. A good rule of thumb is mid-thigh to just above your knee is where your Overcoat should hit.
How long should topcoat sleeves be?
Your suit jackets and sportcoats should have their sleeves fall between a quarter of an inch and three-quarters of an inch above your shirt sleeves.
How long should top coat sleeves be?
We recommend you have your overcoat finish just above the knee. The sleeve length should come beyond the end of both your suit and shirt sleeves, but not as far as your knuckles, so when worn with gloves, your wrists will never get cold!
What’s the difference between an overcoat and a top coat?
An OVERCOAT is a long, sleeved garment worn on top of something else. A TOPCOAT is a lightweight overcoat such as a trench coat. A GREATCOAT is a heavy, bulky overcoat.
What size top coat should I buy?
5″- 4.5″ of extra room around your chest and waist and have a close fitting shoulder. For example, if you measure your chest to be 40 inches, the jacket chest should be between 43.5″ – 44.5″ for a slim but comfortable fit.As with all Off-the-Rack garments, you may need slight tailoring to achive a great fit.
Where should a coat sit on your shoulders?
SHOULDERS. The shoulder lines of the jacket should correspond with your natural shoulder width. Beyond the shoulder seam the sleeve line should move downward immediately, not protrude outward beyond the seam (this is too small).
How tight should a jacket be?
Generally, the bottom edge of a jacket should end between the two knuckles on your thumb. This rule can be pushed a little bit when wearing a casual sport coat because they tend to be a little shorter.
How big is too big oversized jacket?
“If you look in the mirror and have to ask yourself whether you look great or ridiculous, your coat is probably too big. One oversized element — like a bit of slouch in the body or a big collar — works well. But if the sleeves are enormous, too, you can start to look like a child playing dress up,” she said.
How cold should you wear top coat?
as far as wearing an overcoat (ie a wool coat over a suit jacket that’s already over a dress shirt), you should have one if it’s in the 40s or below. if it’s 50-60, you probably won’t need one, especially since you won’t be outside much. but for under 50, it’d be nice to at least have with you.
How long should coat arms be?
The jacket should be finished at the wristbone, and with the arm at rest, the shirtsleeve should extend one-half inch below (that’s 12.7 millimeters, for engineers and scientists). A good tailor measures from your thumb tips, because everyone is asymmetrical, with one arm longer than the other.