I usually try to get my jacket hem to fall right at my thumb knuckle.  That's the sweet spot for me.

http://forums.filmnoirbuff.com/viewtopic.php?pid=314226

Bop's beautiful "golden ratio" thread, where we really dorked out on this.

Interesting. Then I may actually not worry about it, especially because that green tweed is my shortest fitting coat- most of mine are vintage BB which end about a half inch lower. I have an old Southwick that I happened upon at a thrift store for something like $5. Its size isn't marked but I think it fits me on the conservative end of Ivy- it ends just below the tip of my thumb and it just covers my ass. When I wear it, I feel like I look rather frumpy compared to when I'm in my other jackets.

Thanks everyone for the discussion and the kind words as well.

The flapped breast pocket on the corduroy jacket really trips my trigger.

Rancourt loafers are #1 on my footwear wishlist. They've got some great looking stuff.

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Joey, I'm 6'2" and I always go for L(long) sizes as a matter of course. It usually counts most in the arms and I'd agree with some other posters, you could do with another inch there on that jacket's sleeves. I've even started going L on  alpha size shirts now as the standard L(large) is around 34-35 and I really need 35-36.
Nice looking jacket though!

Admittedly I'd dig it even more if it were 3 inches longer with a rear hooked vent, but that doesn't stop me from wearing it. It's still a dead cool jacket!

Ox, thanks ... double-soled mocs rule! 

Ollie, those Rancourt beefroll mocs are really nice ..... I'm not into weird stitching and other details that move the style into fashion, those ones you posted look great ...

killer for the dorm they were ... just not meant for hard city streets ... they don't have the cushioning or support you need for a long walk.