First time posting. I know this topic is a golden oldie - I've had a look through a fair few threads like this and this which have been very helpful. I'd welcome your thoughts please: specifically for a shorter gent (5'5") and looking at the proportions on me, does anyone have any further advice for which jacket may be the best option please? Some pics are below. I'm torn between the two. I can imagine the sneaky back pocket on the Beaufort being extremely useful, although it understandably adds a bit of bulk. However I prefer the knitted cuffs of the Bedale (as opposed to the Beaufort's Velcro) and wonder if the back vents may make it easier in and out of a car etc if needed.
The jacket is for general use in country and town and I'm looking for the most flexibility. I'd like the option of wearing a sports coat underneath but most of the time it'll be shirt, knitwear, etc. As my frame is short, I'm wondering if I can get away with the Bedale's length if it suited my proportions better, or if the Beaufort is a better all-round choice. I'm a 36 in suits and 34 in the Barbour jackets seems to do the trick - room for enough layering for my needs without being either constraining or like a bag.
I'd also welcome your thoughts please on if you think the sleeves should be adjusted to come up a bit too, and if so a guide to how much? The sleeves feel a bit too long for me, even for the howling rain.
Here's the Beaufort:
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And the Bedale:
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Thank you
The jacket is for general use in country and town and I'm looking for the most flexibility. I'd like the option of wearing a sports coat underneath but most of the time it'll be shirt, knitwear, etc. As my frame is short, I'm wondering if I can get away with the Bedale's length if it suited my proportions better, or if the Beaufort is a better all-round choice. I'm a 36 in suits and 34 in the Barbour jackets seems to do the trick - room for enough layering for my needs without being either constraining or like a bag.
I'd also welcome your thoughts please on if you think the sleeves should be adjusted to come up a bit too, and if so a guide to how much? The sleeves feel a bit too long for me, even for the howling rain.
Here's the Beaufort:
And the Bedale:
Thank you
