THE QWD PROPORTION NOTE / COATS
Choose the coat length by the job
Length is a practical and visual decision. Mid-thigh is mobile and casual; around the knee adds protection and a stronger line. Either needs to cover the real layers beneath it and hang evenly from the side.
Visual proportion guide—not an exact-product review or a height-based rule. Coat structure, body proportions, climate and daily movement change the useful length.
Read the complete overcoat-length guide →THE WRITTEN LESSON
What to notice.
- 01
Mid-thigh
Flexible + casualUseful for driving and travel when the coat still covers the seat and every jacket beneath it.
- 02
Around the knee
Protected + decisiveMore cloth creates weather coverage and a longer vertical line without restricting the stride.
- 03
Layer check
Cover the jacketTry the coat over the thickest real layer and make sure no jacket hem appears.
- 04
Side view
Balance the hemThe front and back should look level, or the front may sit very slightly lower depending on the cut.
FULL ON-SCREEN TRANSCRIPT
Read the complete video.
QWD. Quietly Well Dressed. Short, mid or long? Start with the job. 01. Mid-thigh. Easier for driving, travel and casual clothes. 02. Around the knee. More protection and a stronger vertical line. 03. Layer check. The coat must fully cover the jacket. 04. Side view. Front and back hems should look balanced. Choose for protection and movement, not a universal height rule. Save this before your next coat. Read the full guide at quietlywelldressed.com. Made in Melbourne.
