Wardrobe 101: Sports Jackets for Summer

Before we dive right into the main, this is an important rule to remember, Your suit jacket is not a sports jacket or blazer! It takes discernment to know what fabrics, styles and constructions differentiate a separable suit from one that is not. 

As the name suggests, sports jackets were historically meant for activities such as hunting or horse riding. It is the very nature of these garments to be lightly constructed using textured or patterned fabrics. Allow me to give you practical context: What happens when you want to dress things up a bit without pulling out your suit or losing that relaxed flexible look you were going for? That, my dear friends, is precisely where the sports jacket comes in.

Building your modern wardrobe around classic staples is a sure way to stay timelessly relevant. A few bold and flamboyant sports jackets therefore will undoubtedly offer greater mileage than a bold suit. What better time of the year than summer to flex your style muscles? Follow these cardinal rules and instantly improve your swagger. 

1) Consider Patterns and Colors that offer unlimited creative outfit possibilities

2) When opting for plain colors, textured fabrics are the only way to go.

3) Your tailor should advise you on season appropriate fabric weights. Summer weights should be no more than 290gr

4) Sports jackets are usually lightly constructed using a half canvas and lining. It features patch pockets that are by far the most casual of pocket styles.