It's only 5cm shorter, but the proportions change so much... Short jacket styling to make your legs look longer

It's only 5cm shorter, but the proportions change so much... Short jacket styling to make your legs look longer

It is a bit chilly on autumn evenings to go out wearing only the clothes you wore during the day. When I have a dinner gathering with my husband for the first time in a while, I find myself taking out my jacket, but I face an unexpected dilemma in front of the full-length mirror. My outfit looks neat, but my upper body looks long while my legs look short.

You would be especially concerned if you plan to take a group photo with your spouse after the meal. In such cases, the jacket length is something to consider. Even if the hem is raised by just 5cm, the proportions of your outfit can look quite different.

Long Jackets and Short Jackets: Why a 5cm Difference Changes Proportions

There are times when you become conscious of clothing lengths you didn't usually notice after seeing a full-body photo taken at a couples' gathering. A jacket that reaches close to the thighs covers the hips, but since it also covers the area where the pants begin, it can make the upper body look longer.

This time, I chose a dark chocolate brown semi-cropped wool blend short jacket. It finishes slightly below the waistline and features a design with shoulders that aren't excessively wide.

When comparing long and short jackets, don't just look at the length; you should check them while wearing the same pants. If the hem rises by about 5cm, the visible area of ​​the pants increases, and the visible starting point of the leg can also be raised.

However, shorter isn't necessarily better. If the jacket sits too high above the waist, it can feel uncomfortable around the stomach, and the inner knit might show when you raise your arms. A length that slightly covers the upper hips suits this outfit better.

Knitwear worn under an autumn short jacket: What changes if the hem is long

Even though the sun is warm during the day, you can feel a cold breeze when you step outside after dinner. Since it is the season where you have to put on and take off a jacket, you also need to pay attention to the knitwear you wear underneath.

I had a soft ivory fine-gauge round-neck knit made. Because of its thin and tight weave, the shoulders and arms do not puff up excessively even when worn under a wool blend jacket.

I lightly tucked the hem of the knit into the waistband of the pants. This is because if the knit hangs down long below the short jacket, the reason for choosing a short jacket becomes blurred.

If you are conscious of your stomach area, there is no need to tuck the knit tightly. Leaving a little room above the waist makes it feel less constricting when seated. At a meal, this small difference can feel surprisingly significant. When you take off the jacket, you are left with just the soft ivory knit and deep navy pants. It is a combination that doesn't look overly casual even indoors, making it a safe choice for couples' gatherings.

Conditions for high-waisted semi-wide pants that make legs look longer

I chose deep navy high-waisted semi-wide pants to wear under the short jacket. The waistline sits near the navel, and the design offers a comfortable amount of room from the hips to the thighs.

If pants are too tight, the thighs and hips can be accentuated, while if they are excessively wide, the bottoms will look heavy and spread out beneath the short jacket. This time, I chose a fit that falls straight down without widening significantly below the knees. Wearing a short jacket with high-waisted pants makes the bottoms appear to take up a large area. In this case, the waistline of the pants must fit the body to prevent the clothes from sliding down.

The hem is lengthened to lightly touch the top of the shoes. It is adjusted so that the vertical lines of the pants are maintained while walking, without dragging on the ground.

If you are buying new pants to wear to a gathering, you need to walk a few steps in the fitting room and then sit down. There are products that feel fine when standing but can severely compress your waist while eating.

To avoid your leg line being cut off when wearing a short jacket with loafers

I matched the shoes with dark navy leather square-toe loafers. Since the color is similar to the deep navy pants, it looks like the hem of the pants flows naturally into the shoes.

These loafers feature a design where the toe isn't excessively long and covers the instep just right. The pant hems don't bunch up thickly over the shoes, so the ankle area doesn't feel constricting either. Couples' gatherings don't always end after just a meal. You might move to another location or spend a long time chatting outside the restaurant. That is why well-fitting loafers are more comfortable than high heels.

Especially on autumn evenings, fallen leaves can sometimes be found on sidewalks or stairs. When choosing loafers, it is practical to check that the soles are not excessively slippery.

Group photo from a couples' gathering, the moment short jacket proportions are revealed

I finished the look with a black structured small tote bag. It features short handles and a sturdy rectangular shape. I chose a size that doesn't obscure the connection between the jacket hem and the pants when held in the hand.

Adding a black bag to a dark chocolate brown jacket and deep navy pants completes a sophisticated look for an evening gathering. The bag isn't excessively large, so it isn't a burden to place it next to your chair at the dining table.

When taking group photos, the feel is different between sitting and standing shots. When sitting, the face and upper body are the focus, but in full-body photos, the length of the jacket and the silhouette of the pants are also revealed.

Before taking a photo, check to make sure the front of the jacket isn't bunched to one side, and it's better to carry your bag lowered to the side so it doesn't obstruct the front of your body. Rather than deliberately pulling the jacket back, the goal is to let the length of the garment look natural as you normally wear it.

My top recommendation for this outfit is the dark chocolate brown semi-cropped short jacket paired with deep navy high-waisted semi-wide pants. It is a combination where the hem of the jacket meets the waistline of the pants. If you were to pull out a jacket from your closet for an autumn gathering, which would you try on first: a long jacket or one that is about 5cm shorter?

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