Best Jackets for Men with a Trapezoid Body Shape
Jackets that stop at the hip and follow the waist show off the shape without adding bulk.
This guide is for the trapezoid body shape: chest and hips within 10% of each other, with a waist at 90% or less of the wider of the two.
Look for
- Bomber, harrington and denim jackets that end at the belt line
- Slim, tailored overcoats that end mid-thigh
- Structured shoulders and a slight taper at the waist
- Fabrics with a bit of weight, such as wool or heavy cotton, that hang cleanly
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- Puffy, oversized jackets that hide the shape
- Long, loose coats that fall straight from the shoulder
- Jackets that pull across the back when you reach forward
More for the trapezoid 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.