Shortening a show coat? Or shortest coat brand?

[lcbaker]

Does anyone have any experience shortening a show coat? I’m vertically challenged and even the short sized coats are a bit too long. I have an RJ classic (not tech fabric) and was hoping to get it shortened about 2 inches without ruining the coat.

Also, does anyone know if certain brands run shorter than others?

Any suggestions/advice for a shorty would be appreciated!! Thanks!

[King_Creole]

I ordered a Grand Prix Techlite through Farm House in a short length b/c regular coats were too long for me.

I had a RJ Classic “regular” coat too that was marked short but it was too long. The Grand Prix short is a much better fit for me.

[mfglickman]

I have them done at a tailor’s - she hand tacks them up because my daughter is growing and sometimes I let them back down. Costs about $25 per coat, well worth it.

[mfglickman]

I have them done at a tailor’s - she hand tacks them up because my daughter is growing and sometimes I let them back down. Costs about $25 per coat, well worth it.

[Mia_Sorella]

Sorry to derail OP, can’t find an answer using the search function.

For hunter/jumper, what is the ideal length of coat?

[Sarabeth]

I’m only 5’4’’ and the Grand Prix Techlite’s regular size fit me with no alteration.

Had to shorten the RJ Classics technical fabric coat’s length and sleeves. Cost $20 and it came out nicely.

[eclipse]

I’m 5ft1 and find that Pikeurs and Cavalleria fit me perfectly. Cavalleria are stupid expensive but I lucked out and found one for $100 (reg $850) as it was “last years colour”!!

[Dewey]

I am 5’0" and have had coats shortened by a tailor.

[SCI]

I’m 5’4" and I’ve always fit in regular length coats until I got an RJ and I have to have a short in that brand.

[PNWjumper]

I would think that a tailor could address that relatively easily.

But with that being said, I have a Spooks show coat and it’s by far the shortest jacket I own…and that’s in comparison to Animo, Grand Prix, Pikeur, and several other brands in a variety of styles.

[lcbaker]

Thanks for the advice! I think I’ll look into some other brands before altering my current coat.