I think the jacket works. Some folks have really long arms. Your second rule - the jacket covering the rear seems to be more accurate in determining proper jacket length.
This is a whole new line of discussion for Style Forum -
'I would like to consult members as to whether they consider it sartorially correct to wear cuffed trousers with a wooden leg'.................
Thanks to all for the Cuban/latino flavours. ¡Que sabroso!
The one of the guy with the long arms and his peg legged friend and Mr Reversible
Got you. We both deserve credit for that one.
These pics almost bring me to tears.