Sport Coats

For people who are new to classic menswear the first thing that you would imagine for a formal look is the suit. While this was true for a long time things have changed and there are now a lot of styles like the smart casuals and the casuals that you can try. Nowadays many of the corporate workplaces have even relaxed their dress codes. With the fashion world changing fast it is important that you catch up with the trends. If you are a person who is new to formal wear and would like to try out something that is a little less serious than the full suit then you can opt to go with the sport coats. In this article we discuss the mens sport coats and some of the best ways in which you can style the garment.

The sport coats are also known as sport jackets in some places and often are confused with the blazers and suit jackets due to its appearance. Though they appear the same they have some details that set them apart from each other. While the suit jackets are worn with matching trousers that are of same color and material the sport coats are to be worn with non matching trousers in terms of either color or material or sometimes both. As for the blazers they are garments that give out a formal look to the wearer and you can style them to the events like dinner dates and such. The sport coats are less formal than the blazers and can be worn for regular use.

The mens sport coats are not a new style and have been in the history of mens fashion for a long time now. The sport coats are said to have originated in the late 19th century and since then the sport coats are considered to be a secondary or more casual replacement of the mens suits. They were originally designed to be worn for outdoor activities like hunting, horseback riding and such. Thus the sport coats were given the name that matches its use. Most of the time the mens sport coats are considered to be under the category of the outerwear.

Though the mens sport coats were not originally designed to be a business wear there are a lot of people who style it as a work wear. The middle of the road can be a great advantage since you don’t have to rush to change before you attend your casual evening appointments. The versatility of the mens sport coats is considered to be its greatest advantage since you can style them to various events without worrying about whether your outfit is appropriate for the event. When you attend the office style the mens sport coat with a dress shirt and a tie and for casual events you can lose the tie and even change into a tshirt while retaining the sport coat. The full suit always have the habit of attracting attention giving you the look of businessman even while you attend a casual event. But when it comes to sport coat you won’t have that problem since the sport coats are less conservative and more flexible.

Formal sport coats are a great choice if you are looking for the businesses casual garments. Most of the workplaces now have relaxed dress codes but it is still not appropriate to show up in jeans and t-shirts. Full suits might make you look overdressed and again the mens sport coats becomes the perfect pick in that case. While most of the times the sport coat with trousers and a dress shirt passes as a good suit it still does not look serious and intimidating like the full suit. You can style the sport coat with a Oxford button down shirt and a tie thus putting together a perfect middle of the road outfit.

When it comes to mens sport coats you have the option of easily dressing them up or down depending on your need which might not be the case with the suit jackets and the blazers. The construction of the men’s sport coats in itself is casual when compared with the other two. The sport coats come with soft shoulders and shoulder padding and lining is mostly avoided or limited. Thus you will always have the option of dressing down the garment without much effort.

As for the materials from which the sport coats are made from it greatly influences the look of the garment. When you need a formal garment then you can go with the wool sport coats. These are the best for the winter season since they offer much insulation. Other than this you can also opt to go with the tweed sport coats when you need a rougher texture. When you need a summer sport coat then you will have to go with lighter materials. Cotton sport coats are a good choice for a formal look while the linen sport coats are the best for casual use. The elegant wrinkly look of the linen sport coats gives them a lived in look and are the first thing that you will have to pack while travelling. When it comes to blazers or the suit jackets most of it are made from worsted wool which gives the garment a softer texture. This difference in the texture makes the blazers and suit jackets more formal than the sport coats. Other than these natural fabrics when you need a cheap priced sport coat you can try the synthetic ones like polyester sport coats or the rayon sport coats.

As for the durability the sport coats are much more durable than the blazers and suit jacket since they have a rougher build. The sport coats as mentioned before were originally designed for the outdoor activities and thus the fabric used in making the sport coats tend to be thicker and more durable when compared to the fabric used in the other two garments. The construction of the men’s sport coats are also rough made to overcome the usual wear and tear. If you are intending to use the sport coat for outdoor activities and expect much rougher use of the garment then you can go with the hard wearing ones like the corduroy sport coats for winter and seersucker sport coats for summer. Other than the usual plain weave it is also a good choice to go with different textures like basket weave sport coats or the birds eye sport coats. These weaves will give an interesting look to the garment.

When you want to try out something different than the usual plain sport coat then you can opt to go with the patterned sport coats. For a formal look you can go with the pinstripe sport coats or the windowpane sport coats. For smart casual looks you can go with the houndstooth sport coats or the herringbone sport coats. The soft nature of the worsted wool sport coats will easily get stained but this is not the case with the textured or the patterned sport coats. These sport coats will not stain much and thus you will not need to carefully style the garment.

The price of the mens sport coats are also lesser when compared to the full suits. The pants tend to wear out fast because of the constant friction of the garment while sitting or walking. When the pants of the suit wear out it will be hard to style the suit jacket with other pants since they are designed to be worn with the marching suit pants. You will have to purchase the same type of suit pants or leave out wearing the suit jacket too. But this is not the case with sport coats. Since you have the option of styling it with different pants you can use them longer than the jacket of the suits. The jacket also wears out near the elbows and when it happens the suit jacket cannot be used while you will have the option of getting elbow patches on the sport coats. The addition of elbow patches on the sport coats will give the garment a vintage look.

The details on the sport coats greatly influence the look of the garment and thus you will have to carefully decide on the details. Single breasted sport coats are the most versatile ones since you can style them as both formal and casual styles. The 2 button sport coats are the ones that are most common in the single breasted styles of the sport coats. Other than this you will also have the option of going with the single button sport coats or the 3 button sport coats. The double breasted sport coats come with two rows of buttons opposed to the single row of buttons in the single breasted styles. The double breasted sport coats are considered to be a dressier style when compared with the single breasted sport coats.

There are different styles in the sport coats and you can choose the one that will be best for you. The shooting sport coats were originally designed to wear during the hunting and this design is still available. These sport coats come with belts at the waists which are best for carrying gloves and scarfs. For a classic sport coats style we would recommend you to go with the plaid sport coats that come with tonal checks. These classic sport coats are best for semi formal and casual events.

As for styling the sport coats there are a lot of ways since it is a versatile style. Here are some ideas that we think might help you in the process. For a formal look you can pair any conventional colored sport coat with a white shirt, well pressed trousers and a dark colored tie. For example you can style the navy blazer with a white striped shirt, dark brown tie and dark brown dress pants. It might be a great winter style when you add with it a navy trenchcoat and a pair of dark brown brogues. For a summer look you can style the light grey sport coat with a white dress shirt, black tie and black dress pants. To complete the look you can add with it a pair of black leather derby shoes.

When you want to dress up the sport coat more then you can opt to go with the 3 piece sport coats look. For a clean and elegant look you can style the dark brown sport coat with a white dress shirt, navy best, tan knit tie and navy dress pants. To complete the look you can add with the outfit a pair of dark brown leather double monks.

For smart casual styling of the sport coats you can style it with a casual shirt or a tshirt. For a proper stylish look you can style the beige sport coat with a navy striped dress shirt and navy dress pants. You can complete the look with a pair of navy suede Oxford shoes. For a smart casual winter look you can style the tobacco sport coat with a white long sleeve shirt, navy cable sweater and khaki dress pants. You can complete the look with a pair of black leather loafers.

The sport coats can also be easily dressed down. Whichever be the style you are going for make sure that the garment is of perfect fit. For a casual summer look you can style the white slim fit sport coat with a navy striped crew neck tshirt and tobacco linen dress pants. You can complete the look with a pair of dark brown suede driving shoes. For a still more elegant look you can style the burgundy classic fit sport coat with a white long sleeve shirt and beige chinos. You can complete the look by adding with the outfit a pair of white leather brogues. Other than these there are also big and tall sport coats available.

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