Comments on: Outerwear for Short Men: The Ultimate Guide

By: Jesse E Gilbert

Jesse E Gilbert — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:53:56 +0000

Should a short man wear a vest? If your vest matches the pants would that give the illusion of an unbroken silhouette? Making you appear taller?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:53:23 +0000

I wear ladies longline coats and trench coats to work and around town. I am not a cross dresser but they look great!

By: COLIN JOHN MITCHELL

COLIN JOHN MITCHELL — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:51:08 +0000

In reply to George.

Over here in Britain,the likes of Barbour and Belstaff do a range of cracking winter coats that suit short guys.

Ralph Lauren and Japanese brands like Beams Plus are also good for non bulky items which tend to fit ok.

As always sleeve length can be an issue and you also have to take account of the cold,damp,wet winters-especially here in Scotland.

By: George

George — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:38:18 +0000

I follow all the rules except the overcoat or topcoat rule. My wool overcoat comes just below my knees and is tailored to just fit over a suit or sport coat.
I like leather jackets but can never find one that doesn’t need altering in the sleeves (too long) or torso (again too long) so I no longer have one. The one I had was a one of those bombers with the map lining that hit me at the waist but I had it so long and wore it so much it finally wore out.
What I have in its place now is a Tommy Hilfiger red semi-puffer, yes red, waist length Parka with a removal faux fur hood. It is extremely warm and made for deep winter weather.

By: Brock

Brock — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:54:26 +0000

In reply to So there. To each his own, but strong disagree here. Puffers are terrible for wet weather (most aren't water resistant), and many thin ones look great (like the Everlane one I wear). I think they're one of the most practical and stylish midweight jackets a guy can own.

By: So there

So there — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:29:59 +0000

The only time you should be wearing a puffer jacket is if you are literally on a ski slope. Those things are ugly as sin. I don’t get it when there are so many other options.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:25:21 +0000

Hi Brock, I really like the coat you have from Banana Republic. I am trying to get a coat (above the knee) for my fiance’s birthday – he is 5’8 around 130 pounds (small frame). Was wondering if you can give a link to that coat or something similar? Thanks!

By: Chuck F

Chuck F — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:19:29 +0000

That pic of the dude with the the tan topcoat OVER a hooded sweatshirt and baseball cap (and what appears to be sweatpants below) is one of the dumbest ensembles I’ve seen (as bad as wearing no socks with dress shoes). Sorry, Brock, but that look is laughable.

By: Stuart Ritterman

Stuart Ritterman — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:14:47 +0000

I’m 5’5’’ (and 200 lbs) and live in Winnipeg Canada. I don’t mind being short and preform warmth to fashion. Can’t understand your injunction re: below the knee dusters. I’m looking for a mid-calf down filled duster. It gets down below -40 here and can’t find a Canada Goose model. Suggestions?

By: Maxwell

Maxwell — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 07:21:43 +0000

Do I really have to go with coats that end above the knee as a 5’6″? I have a wool coat that fits me very well and slim throughout the chest, waist, legs and ends a decent amount below my knee which I think is flattering. My climate is cold, windy and oftentimes wet. If the proportion fit are good I don’t see why short men should have to put up with having wet and cold legs.