u/BellyWatson

I've been building out a more intentional wardrobe lately and keep running into the same problem: jackets that are just a bit too long in the body or arms for my 5'8" frame.

My style is kind of a blend of European minimalism with some Colorado/outdoor utility mixed in. I mostly wear a size S, occasionally M depending on the brand.

I'm looking for something that actually fits a shorter guy well and is not sloppy at the hem and not swallowing the arms. Ideally something clean and versatile that still looks good zipped up.

A few reference points from my own experience:

• Madewell Service Jacket — length is really good on me
• J.Crew Harrington — length works, but I don't love the elastic cuffs and hem
• Relwen Windzip — love the quality and construction, but it runs a touch long/roomy

Has anyone around my height had good luck with specific brands or models off the rack? Brands that run shorter in the body or have a slightly cropped cut would be especially helpful.

I've been building out a more intentional wardrobe lately and keep running into the same problem: jackets that are just a bit too long in the body or arms for my 5'8" frame.

My style is European minimalist with some Colorado/outdoor utility mixed in. I mostly wear a size S, occasionally M depending on the brand.

I'm looking for something in the bomber or Harrington or zip family that actually fits a shorter guy and looks good zipped up? Not sloppy at the hem, not swallowing the arms. A few reference points from my own experience:

- Madewell Service Jacket — length is really good on me

- J.Crew Harrington — length works, but I don't love the elastic cuffs and hem band

- Relwen Windzip — love the quality and construction, but it runs a touch long

Has anyone shorter found jackets in this silhouette that actually fit well off the rack? Open to any price point. Brands that run short in the body or have a cropped-leaning cut would be especially helpful.