Best Jackets for Men with a Triangle Body Shape

Structured jackets that add width at the shoulders and end below the hip balance the proportions.

This guide is for the triangle body shape: hips at least 5% bigger than the chest, with a waist under 98% of the hip measurement.

Look for

  • Blazers, field jackets and denim jackets with structure at the shoulder
  • Jackets that end at mid-thigh, well below the widest point
  • Chest pockets, textures and lighter colours on the upper body
  • Layers, such as a knit or a scarf, that add volume at the top

Skip or adjust

  • Short, cropped jackets that end at the widest part of the hips
  • Bulky details, such as flap pockets or a drawstring, at the hip
  • Soft, thin jackets that hang from a narrow shoulder

More for the 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.