What To Wear With A 3/4 Sleeve Jacket
Dear Deborah,
Three-quarter length sleeves on winter coats seem popular, but what do you do with your dress sleeves, shirt, etc.? Would it be appropriate to wear long gloves?
Thanks, Ellen
Dear Ellen,
Yes, you can wear long gloves, but many women wonder about this big question: Is it OK for your sleeves to hang out at the bottom?
Yes, I’ve seen these jackets styled that way, but I feel a 3/4 sleeve length jacket looks best if you wear it with a sleeveless top or a top that allows you to push up the jacket’s sleeves. The point of the coat is to show off your forearms and wrists, creating a sporty, youthful look.
This type of jacket also looks great with a sleeveless shell top.
As for color, I like to keep it simple and classic by wearing black underneath or making the jacket pop with a white blouse. I particularly like a black turtleneck with the sleeves showing. It looks fab with the houndstooth.
How do you wear a 3/4 sleeve-length jacket? I’d love to know.
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I love this jacket – do you have the details of where I could buy it (or make it if it is no longer available) – I am in the UK :(
Hi Kathryn,
Unfortunately, that is an old post, and the jacket has sold out. I found these with 3/4 length sleeves:https://rstyle.me/+tVxeQaVG1SN_MTZllT3Qug or you could push the sleeves up on this: https://amzn.to/3ClMjlY. Could one of those work? Cheers, Deborah
I love this jacket! I bought a Fuschia in a similar style at a resale shop (I did not pay $40) and like it. I think I will wear a pencil skirt, black hose, and a wide belt with it next perfect day we have.
I love this website! Thanks for all the tips.
Kathryn
Great coat idea. Love your tips.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for the kind words…
I love your funny stories!
Cheers, Deb