Where to find short sweaters and short full-zip wool jackets?

[BB1239]

So, I've been searching for quite some time and am coming up short. Or rather, not short enough

I understand the functionality of a long-ish wool coat which covers more, for warmth. But I'm looking for something different.

In sweaters, it seems a lot of makers are cutting them long, and many have a baggy fit. To me, it looks sloppy, and I don't like the look when it's longer than my leather jackets (Vanson Model B / Vanson C2 / Vanson Model F).

It finally occurred to me, to just ask on this forum, with so many knowledgeable and stylish folks on here, somebody likely knows...
Who sells a shorter sweater, not designed to be a baggy fit, wool or otherwise? Something approximately at the belt line, or even a tad above.

Shorter wool full zips have been hard to find also. Looked at vintage ones on eBay, a lot of them are 28" long or more. Anyone know how to score a sweater, or wool full-zip jacket in size L / 42?

 

[Nykwil]

So, I've been searching for quite some time and am coming up short. Or rather, not short enough

I understand the functionality of a long-ish wool coat which covers more, for warmth. But I'm looking for something different.

In sweaters, it seems a lot of makers are cutting them long, and many have a baggy fit. To me, it looks sloppy, and I don't like the look when it's longer than my leather jackets (Vanson Model B / Vanson C2 / Vanson Model F).

It finally occurred to me, to just ask on this forum, with so many knowledgeable and stylish folks on here, somebody likely knows...
Who sells a shorter sweater, not designed to be a baggy fit, wool or otherwise? Something approximately at the belt line, or even a tad above.

Shorter wool full zips have been hard to find also. Looked at vintage ones on eBay, a lot of them are 28" long or more. Anyone know how to score a sweater, or wool full-zip jacket in size L / 42?

I recently got a black 30oz melton wool jacket from sugar cane sc15404

Double check sizing they run big. I got a 38 and I’m a 41 chest and wear 40 or 42 in aero, rmc or rainbow country.

 

[Grayland]

I'm 5'9 and prefer shorter sweaters as well (25 - 27-inches long is my preference). I always check (or ask for) the length measurement.

I don't care for baggy, but I don't like them tight either. Not a thin merino wool or cashmere guy either; I like them heavier and with a bit of texture.

I bought this one from Aero. Liked it so much (and the length was perfect), that I bought the Cream Submariner version as well. I'm a Medium, but the length for the Large is 26.5 inches.

https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/british-armed-forces/paratrooper/knit003

Aero seems to make shorter sweaters, but they aren't cheap. I've bought most of sweaters 2nd hand. Easy to get measurements and the sweaters I like are very durable, so 2nd hand is just fine.

I have a sweater from Bronson as well - most of their knitwear is shorter. The pics on the Bronson site always look a bit baggy, but they feature thin Asian dudes. I'm a pretty solid 40 and have this sweater in a size 38. The length of the size 42 is 26-inches.

https://bronsonshop.com/collections/knitwear/products/us-army-high-neck-sweater-black

I don't have any sweaters from them, but Olderbest also offers shorter sweaters. Might not be your style though.

https://www.olderbest.com/collections/knitwear

 

[Peacoat]

Many of us in the Wooly Pully thread have been happy with Outdoor Knitwear. I have several of their sweaters, and they are a quality product. Not as thick as they were in the 70s, but still good quality and warm. https://outdoorknitwear.com/en/.

They are not long in the body, but hit right about, or below, the belt line–at least for me,

 

[Tom71]

Aeros "Eton Collared" Jumpoers are pretty cropped, IMO. Also, I find Buzz Ricksons standard sweatshirts to run pretty short in the torso unless you size up one.

 

[Grayland]

I also have 4-5 sweaters from SNS Herning that run shorter. Apparently, their first-generation sweaters were pretty long, but the ones I have are about 26-inches in a Medium. They fit trim with a very tight weave - they are warm without being bulky, so they can be worn easily under a leather jacket.