Studying the men's wardrobe, there are not many things that make a man attractive and sophisticated. One of these wardrobe items can be called a sports jacket. It is worth putting it on a classic or casual shirt and people around you will immediately notice your excellent style and image.
A sports jacket or a casual jacket, as it were, balances between a strict business dress code and a business casual style, remaining 'your own' in both cases. Of course, this is very convenient, especially if you like comfort, and the rules of the company or society require adherence to the dress code.
Arguments for a sports jacket
So, I propose to name the arguments that will make you believe in the exceptional usefulness of a sports jacket for a stylish gentleman:
- A well-chosen size, and most importantly, a properly hemmed jacket, according to a man's torso, can make a slightly plump man slender, and an unnecessarily thin one – larger. This is especially evident if you pay attention to the width of the shoulders and back of the sports jacket, where masculine features are clearly distinguished.
- The jacket is very comfortable and functional. As a rule, a sports jacket is made of warm materials, so it will keep you warm in cold winters. In addition, the jacket has many pockets for storing small things, phones, wallets and so on. This is great, because it is very inconvenient to carry bulky things in tight trousers, and sometimes you want to leave your portfolio at home.
- The casual jacket sets you apart from the crowd. As a rule, all fabrics have an interesting / unusual color and pattern. New opportunities will open up for you to diversify your image with colored accessories that match the shade of a sports jacket. For example, pick up a colorful pocket square or knitted tie.
Brown check tracksuit blazer
Vilvette tracksuit jacket
Dark Plaid Track Jacket
What makes a jacket sporty?
Originally, the jacket was worn as normal casual wear without trousers for hunting or sporting events. This is where the name “sports jacket” comes from. Later, there was a slight change in English tradition and the jacket became acceptable in more formal occasions. In some schools, for example, a sports jacket is part of the boys' uniform.
How a sports jacket should fit
A sports jacket is a more casual version of a jacket from a suit or even a blazer. There is an opinion that a casual jacket should fit more loosely than a classic jacket, but this statement is not supported by everyone.
Nevertheless, a casual jacket allows you to move your arms and torso more comfortably, there are fewer restrictions in everything. However, the size, nevertheless, must be selected in your own physique. A jacket that is too loose will not work. For reference, see the infographic on how the suit should fit.
Tracksuit jacket by Tom Tailor
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Tracksuit jacket by Tom Tailor
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Sports jacket fabrics
A sports jacket can be made from wool, cotton, or a mixture of these two natural materials. In addition, there is a wide variety in the thickness of the thread from which the fabric is made as well as the pattern of the textile.
The casual cotton blazer is great for summer use; a woolen jacket is more suitable for winter.
The most common types of weaves are tweed, flannel, corduroy, suede. In addition, there is a great variety of patterns and prints of fabrics: check, striped, bird's eye, herringbone, and so on.
Tweed
Flannel
Velveteen
Suede leather
Blazer Styles
The sports jacket is characterized by a huge variety of styles that have evolved over the past 100 years. With a sporty focus, the casual jacket has been designed with comfortable pockets, leather patches at the elbows and shoulders to prevent pulling and wear. In addition, there are models with pockets for theater tickets, with leather buttons, even long models in the form of a sports coat with folds on the back for comfort and flexibility on the move.
Jacket by United Colors of Benetton
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Jacket by United Colors of Benetton
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What to wear with a sports jacket
Due to the fact that a sports jacket belongs to everyday clothing, then the rest of the items should be from the same category. However, there are some things that go best with a casual jacket, so let's break them down separately.
Sport Jacket and Shirt looks
These two things go well together and complement each other. When trying on a shirt under a sports jacket, the same rules apply as when using a suit; shirt cuffs should protrude 1-1.5 cm from under the jacket sleeves.
Casual shirts with a button-down collar, the most preferred option for a sports jacket, especially if you play with a combination of colors and patterns of both wardrobe items.
Some men wear polo shirts or regular T-shirts under their jacket. Here you need to feel the style and not be mistaken in the selection of things, otherwise you risk looking ridiculous. Recently, it is fashionable to wear a casual jacket with a turtleneck, jeans and classic shoes. Looks pretty good.
Cotton Tracksuit Jacket and Light Blue Shirt looks
Cotton Tracksuit Blazer and Plaid Shirt looks
Tweed Track Jacket and Pink Shirt looks
Track Jacket and Pants looks
When choosing trousers for a sports jacket, it is important to choose a different pattern than the jacket. In fact, one of the main ideas of a sports jacket is its difference from the strict canons of a business dress code. Therefore, wearing a jacket and trousers of the same pattern and color, you put on a strict suit.
Alternatively, purchase plain brown or khaki flannel or cotton trousers; you can choose the color to match the pattern or print of the fabric of the sports jacket. Thus, you will not break the harmony and will achieve your goal in creating the right style.
In addition, it is becoming more and more fashionable to wear a sports jacket with dark blue jeans, we will talk about this in the next article.
Sports blazer and shoes
The type of shoe that you choose will indirectly indicate the style you have chosen. Let me explain: sports sneakers will say that you have chosen a more casual, casual style; leather Oxfords or Loafers – they say that you have chosen a business casual style.
But for the most part, there are no big restrictions. You can even afford to wear moccasins or high boots. For more information on classic men's shoes, read early publications at Bowandtie.ru.
Sweat Jacket and Brown Borges looks 
Track Jacket and Rubber Boots looks 
Sports Blazer and Beige Boots looks
