Men's Overcoat Length - How Long Should Your Over-Coat Be? Male Style Fashion Advice

About this video

Centeno teaches men how to select and fit an overcoat by prioritizing shoulder fit, managing chest alterations, and choosing appropriate length based on lifestyle needs. He explains that overcoats should typically fall below the knee for proportion and coverage, though shorter styles suit frequent drivers, and emphasizes the importance of tailoring and trying on jackets over the clothing you’ll actually wear underneath.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues shoulder fit is the most critical factor since it cannot be enlarged, and recommends checking for square-cut or raglan shoulder construction based on your shoulder shape
• Centeno advises against purchasing an overcoat requiring more than two inches of chest alteration due to cost and fabric thickness, and warns that many overcoats lack sufficient interior fabric to be let out
• Centeno recommends overcoats that fall below the knee for better proportions and protection, though he acknowledges shorter styles work for commuters who drive; he suggests trying on jackets while wearing the suit or clothing you’ll actually layer underneath

Episode details: published September 11, 2011 · 110K views · 7:30 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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