Short guy/long jacket?

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  1. Revd. Mike's Avatar
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    Short guy/long jacket?
    I'm quite fond of long jackets and coats, for example:

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    However, I'm kinda short (5' 6"). My partner is adamant that they only look good on tall/slim people and I wouldn't be able to pull them off. On the other hand, I wore a longish nehru collar jacket to a friend's wedding that was well received, but now I'm doubting myself.

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    So, fashionable people on TSR, what's the verdict?


    EDIT: Just in case anyone wonders, the cane wasn't a fashion thing, I was genuinely walking with a limp.
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    Re: Short guy/long jacket?
    Anyone?
  3. SilverSun's Avatar
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    Re: Short guy/long jacket?
    Absolutely no problem I'd say I was fearing you'd mean those kind of tacky leather coats that go all the way to the ankles but with those length in my opinion you'll be just fine! I love longer coats
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    Re: Short guy/long jacket?
    (Original post by SilverSun)
    Absolutely no problem I'd say I was fearing you'd mean those kind of tacky leather coats that go all the way to the ankles but with those length in my opinion you'll be just fine! I love longer coats
    Awesome, thanks. I've asked a couple of other people and the consensus seems to be positive

    Hehe no, definitely not The Matrix stylee type coats, I'm not sure anyone pulls those off
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    Re: Short guy/long jacket?
    (Original post by Revd. Mike)
    Hehe no, definitely not The Matrix stylee type coats, I'm not sure anyone pulls those off
    Haha yeah I've yet to see someone perform that miracle
  6. Cristocracy's Avatar
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    Re: Short guy/long jacket?
    Try a belted coat or double-breasted
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