Best Jackets for Men with an Inverted triangle Body Shape
A jacket that avoids extra shoulder bulk and ends at the hip keeps the proportions even.
This guide is for the inverted triangle body shape: chest at least 10% bigger than the hips, with a waist under 98% of the wider measurement.
Look for
- Bomber and harrington jackets with a soft shoulder and ribbed hem
- Straight-cut overcoats that end at mid-thigh
- Fabrics with some drape, such as wool, that do not stand away at the shoulder
- Open collars, or a collar in a similar colour to the jacket
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- Stiff, padded puffers that add bulk at the top
- Cropped jackets that end at the widest point of the chest
- Epaulettes, wide fur collars and big shoulder details
More for the inverted triangle body shape
Jackets and coats for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.