Suit sleeve length measurement

Few garments bring the swagger and sophistication a suit offers. Still, the overall impression a suit gives largely hinges on its fit.

Discovering the right suit fit for you includes dialing in the length of those jacket sleeves. Too long, and you’ll look like a chilly teenager in an oversized sweatshirt with fabric down to your knuckles. Too short, and you’ll look like you’re expecting to do a handstand in a kiddie pool.

Just right, and you’ll look like you’re ready to swing a grand slam on that afternoon interview and follow it up with a fancy night out.

So, how do you determine the right suit jacket sleeve length? Let’s talk about whether or not there is a rule and things you’ll want to consider when choosing or altering a suit.

How much cuff should show on a suit

But first, let’s linger a little longer on why the length of your jacket sleeves makes a difference.

Why Suit Jacket Sleeve Length Matters

As the extreme scenarios painted above illustrate, suit jacket sleeve length does, indeed, matter!

Here are a few more reasons why…

Properly fitted sleeve length

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