I wear one nearly every day. Much more visual interest than a typical suit in my opinion. Though, perhaps it's just an inevitability that as professor I like tweed.
I love sport coats. As a college student, there just isn’t enough events where a suit is right. Plus, sport coats stick out enough to be the center of attention in a room of black and navy suits
Agree in that just going to class is an event. You can be the one the best dress person in class and stand out. You will certainly get everyones attention in a sports coat where almost everyone else is just wearing jeans and t-shirts.
I wear sport coats 95% of the time. With dress trousers or a t shirt and jeans it looks great. Once I wore a suit jacket with chinos and a waitress asked me "what's the occasion?" Ever since wearing sport coats, I've never gotten asked that, only compliments.
That does it. I have been a hoodie-shirt-jeans guy for 49 years!! Time to get some coats! This is exactly the "how to start" video I have been looking for. Thanks Preston!!
As a student I've been looking for a way to incorporate classic menswear into my closet without looking too out of place. Sport coats, being cheaper, more durable, and more casual than suits are a great option. They have a academia look to them and are abundant in thrift stores. I particularly like your outfit here Mr. Schlueter.
Great topic, and especially "style beginners" should pay heed! Allthough I'd contest that neither a sports jacket/trouser combination nor a full suit are per se "better" than the other. It all comes down to occasion and surroundings, a lesson which I wished I learned earlier. After deciding that I needed to "up my style game" a couple of years ago, I was convinced that I need to wear suits. Not for business reasons (where a clean longlseeve shirt and dress slacks are considered "posh"), but just for myself. Searched long and hard for that "perfect suit" until I had one made (not bespoke, just made to measure). In the end, I wasn't really wearing it all that much for different reasons: People in a business enviroment who themselvers are not dressing up are easily intimidated if you wear a full (three piece) suit. People outside of work might even react low key hostile. You will also need to got "fully dressed", including a necktie, "good shoes" and possibly a coat if its colder. You're kinda stuck with that look that's not always fitting the occasition and might even project a not-too-accurate image of a "big player" when it's not appropriate to do so. With a sports jacket, you have much more freedom to "dress down", including jeans and even (subtle) sneakers, sweaters and cardigans (which - together with a thicker material sport jacket - might make a coat obsolete) and often no neckwear at all. You'll look much more approachable and "easy going" while not really feeling any less stylish.
I'm a regular viewer of this channel bc I do find traditional menswear interesting. But personally, I think sport coats are much better than suits for the average person. Looks great, gets you dressed up as you need to be, and can be worn in more formal (by today's standards) and casual looks.
They are massively popular in the UK, especially tweed in winter and linen in summer. When I was at Oxford in the early 2000s they were worn pretty much everwhere by almost all the men in the daytime
The climate plays a role though. For instance the average daily high temperatures are only around 20 degrees Celsius in the UK and the weather mostly sucks. But in continental Europe wearing any sort of jacket becomes unbearable by the end of May (unless you're in some business lobby with AC on). My point is that the Britons have an "excuse" for wearing their jackets. But if you're in Greece for instance you'll drown in sweat before 8 PM even while wearing a polo shirt.
I took a Lyft ride to my work a couple days ago, and my driver was wearing a sport coat. He and I had a nice conversation about how you don’t find many people wearing these kinds of things anymore. Usually, people nowadays don’t dress up unless they really have to. I’m one of those that loves to dress nice.
This is pretty much my style. i rarely wear a a suit. I prefer sports jackets and Blazers as they are more versatile and I can match with pants and shirts with much more choices. I use full suits for more formal occasions. I see the navy blazer as the 'Little Black Dress' of menswear.
I just happened to be wearing a grey sport coat today and then suddenly this video came up. As an avid fan of sport coats this video did not disappoint. Fantastic content as always!
In the beginning of my journey I was as well going for suits but found out quick that I really prefer combination and today I just like to combine chinos with a sport coat. As well the reason behind that is that in my work environment that already counts as dressed up. Enjoyed this one a lot, keep up the good works you guys and stay safe and healthy.
Another advanatge with a sportcoat over suit is that, (as long as the trousers dont belong to another suit) you can clean them or replace them sperately as the coulours are already diffrent from each other and usually contrast. (something to think about if you cant afford dry cleaning bills and a matching suit would need to be sent together due to the process' decolourisation. If you do opt for a suit, its a good idea to buy an extra pair of trousers that macth the same fabric.
I’ve worn a suit for almost 30 years and am comfortable in them. Sport coats/blazers have always been baffling to me. Though now, I’m trying to wear them more to keep from wearing out my suits. I’ve worn them casually with jeans for years but I’m still learning how to put together a dressier outfit for work. Thanks for the video!
I agree. So many combinations. I think I would look out of place in today's casual society wearing a suit in most places. A sports coat fits in well with most pubs and clubs. You can adjust depending on the custom or the other denizens frequenting the place.
I wore a sports coat/tie to teach high school every day. Only wore a suit for the first day of school and when I was being observed. Trust me, in the school business, I was overdressed. The principals and superintendent of schools, normally only wore a polo shirt with khakis. Besides, this time of year, you can look like a teacher wearing tweed sports coats.
I used to wear a sort of grey plaid tweed sportscoat with a turtleneck back when I was substitute teaching. I was barely older than the students and I wanted to look like a teacher.
Great video! I’ve been focusing on squiring more suits, but this re-energizes my interest in sport coats. I didn’t realize that they generally have less structure in the shoulders.
I guess its just the environments I frequent but I find that having a suit vest is just as versatile then a sport coat but I can instantly dress it up with a tie and a suit jacket. It means I save money, closet space, and means I can dress up and down in a fraction of the time be it settling for a long session in the office or suddenly meeting with customers or executives.
I used to wear a lot of sport coats, but with time I opted for full suits more often than not. I just like the unifomidity of suits compared to sport coats.
Wow, nice! Wise move... in 2014 I went bananas getting tailored suits then they sat for a few years still without being worn, I live in my sports coat nowadays.
I always wear sport coats, you can get great combinations with all type of trousers, shirts, pocket squares and t-shirts... Just let your imagination fly!!! Great video guys.
I like sport coats. There is such variety; two button, three button or more. I love a navy double breasted as well. I purchased a new stone colored linen sport coat this year at a great price. I love the patch pockets. Now I have to start going places again. Thank you for your video.
I have found sport coats or blazers to be more useful for me than suits ever have been. Suit trousers always need so much taken in at the waist that the pockets end up being oddly placed. No, not willing to pay for bespoke. Sport coats and blazers make it very simple to get jackets that fit to work with trousers that fit. They are the Swiss Army knife of menswear. What do you need it to be for the occasion? Whatever it is, you can make it happen, with the ability to use a wide color pallet in more than just ties & squares. I think it highly plausible that most men could make it through a wide variety of life’s occasions with some sport coats and complementary pairings for the majority along with a tuxedo for the truly formal occasions.
Good phrase, "the Swiss army knife of menswear." I thought about having a green sports coat made to order, but they only had one or two shades of green. The closest I've come to buying a bespoke suit. I'm fortunate that I can usually find sports jackets that fit me off the rack. I had a tailor that I kept very busy back in the nineties though. I gave her so much business that she fixed the inside pockets on my leather jacket for no charge.
I like to pair sport coats with workwear. My favorite combo is a denim sawtooth shirt under a tailored navy jacket, loose chinos and color 8 cordovan bluchers. This lets me stand out without looking like I'm trying too hard :-)
Also the Grey and blue Pince of Wales check sports jacket that Ralphel has is just stunningly pleasant I LOVE THAT JACKET, the colors and what not is just perfection
If I had to choose just one I will take a sport coat over a suit every time. In the UK I don't think they really make the distinction between a sport coat and blazer. The right one will go just about anything halfway sensible be it jeans and a t-shirt or sweater or you can dress it up with a smart shirt and chinos. I have a charcoal cotton flannel jacket I bought from Marks and Spencer's and it's just crazy versatile. The only thing it doesn't work well with is bad weather.
Does anyone think people no longer dress smart because they have the misconception that it’s ‘expensive’? I wonder if more formal style menswear was generally available in high street shops, would the average person buy them 🤔
Probably abit of both thinking it's expensive and that the norm has shifted to more casual clothing. It's also how you were raised. If you grew up with only wearing hoodies,t-shirts and jeans and all your friends also wear the same types of clothing then it's harder to change things up.
Well about formal clothing being expensive... I know some people who wear hiphop style clothes and spend around $800 on some newly released limited edition sneakers.....
I often get complemented on my nice "suit" when I wear a sport coat. I even got complemented on my nice "suit" when wearing a nit sweater on top of a white dress shirt and a green tie the other day.
Great video! I’d like to incorporate more sport coats in my wardrobe, but I’m not exactly sure where to start. Maybe a video on the first 5 sport coats to own, similar to the suit video, would help me and others get started.
Number one, get a corduroy sports coat to start with. I think it's the best introduction to sports coats. You can wear them with jeans or chinos. A turtleneck looks good with a corduroy sports coat. It's been enough years gone by that few people with think it looks like the sixties or seventies. Also, turtlenecks seem to be making a comeback. I heard someone comment recently that he's seen more younger people wearing them. It looks good with a dress shirt or a flannel and a thin to medium crew neck sweater. For more casual, a henley shirt and jeans.
Very informative and excellent presentation, Preston. Working in an environment where people mostly wear tees and hoodies, I mostly lean towards sport coats as opposed to a full suit. I think I should say, used to, as I completely work from home now, due to the pandemic.
Thanks to you wearing so many tweed sport coats in your videos, I just ordered my first brown flecked herringbone Harris Tweed sport coat along with a second, grey Donegal Tweed sport coat. Brown is, as you’ve mentioned so many times in your videos, an underrated colour in menswear & grey as we all know is very versatile. Thank you for inspiring me so much ! P.S - I just finished engineering.
Donegal is great. I like the flecks. I regret not buying one that was marked way down at a place that was discontinuing sports coats in favor of casual only clothing.
A major advantage of a Sports Coat for Business dressing is that with today's weight and size limit on carry on luggage one can create considerable dress options by flying in a plain colour suit, where the trousers can be worn with a plain pattern sports coat that can be packed into a standard size soft construction flight bag. That leaves enough space to pack a second light weight suit, along with a pair of wool trousers that can be worn with the sport coat and possibly a tie for formal business meetings. And from decades of experience I know that their is still room in the flight bag for a pair of chinos and a lightweight wool jumper. While I would sometimes pack a second pair of dress shoes, these days I mainly pack a pair of premium quality leather driving shoes. While they of course look smart when worn with chinos, I mainly were them in place of slippers, when I am relaxing in a hotel room in my pyjamas watching TV after I have raided the very expensive fridge/bar. While I regularly travelled around Australia on three day business trips, with two overnight stays, by carefully selecting the weight of the fabric in the coats and packing an extra plain white shirt, along with a couple of ties, packed inside the slip-on/driver shoes, I could extend my trip to cover up to 5 days of business meetings, while being dressed in a distinctive professional style every day. Phil.
Thanks for that. I prefer suits but I was looking for a sports coat to wear on my casual days now as the weather is turning colder. And I was looking for some good advice on matching sports coats.
Even though my city is supposed to be highly fashion-forward, I rarely see suits here. In Ausitn, a sport coat is as formal as anyone ever gets, even for a public event, and that or a blazer is honestly enough to make you *stand out* in many business settings. For myself, I need something dressy enough to wear with a tie, and casual enough to wear with good jeans if necessary. This looks like the way to go.
I think for the average man who just wants to look stylish, sport coats are a better option than suits. They can really elevate an outfit when worn with jeans or chinos, but when worn with dress pants and some nice loafers, they can look quite nice. Maybe not quite as nice as a suit but still pretty nice.
I wish l could wear a tweed sport coat all through the year but l stay in lndia where climate doesn't permit it from March to October.l have a wonderful collection of sports jackets....
I think its easier to get away with wearing a sport coat than a full suit. Less formal and more visual appeal. In this day and age where everything is becoming more casual, wearing a suit just makes you stand out too much.
Recently acquired a vintage muted red sport jacket. Wear it whenever I leave the house and goes with all my chinos. Also like pairing a tie or bow tie, particularly if I wear a sweater between the jacket and dress shirt.
Good points. I've been wearing odd jackets instead of a full suit for years. It's funny because peaople often tell me things like "you always have a nice SUIT" / "you have a lot of SUITS" . I mean for a lot of folks jacket with necktie & pocketsquare equals suit. After pandemic lockdowns, I even stop wearing classic navy suit. Navy odd jacket, white dress shirt, necktie, white pocketsquare, grey trousers, black oxfords and you are the smartest in the room... It's sad but often true... Thank you for a great video about it. Cheers :)
There was a time when I wore a suit and tie everyday to the office. Those days for most places of work are gone. I can wear s classic sport coat with dress slacks and dress shirt and not be too overpowering in our sloppy casual business world. My father, bless his soul, thaught me how to dress like a gentleman. I would always ask him I looked when I got properly dressed. He, being a man who lived as a young man in the 30's and 40's, tell I look sharp as a razo
The average winter temperature in my country is 20ºC. How to choose the fabric of my sport coat? Using linen in winter is weird, but tweed seems to be too warm here.
Become the CEO then. Howdy, neighbour! My sports coats don't fit beneath overcoats very well due to bulk; whereas my sleek suits do. I've never had a pair of suit pants wear out; by that time I would likely have tired of the suit design.
@Daniel Taylor. While it's been a while since I worked in N.Z. I found that business executives in Auckland repeatedly compared Auckland with Sydney, particularly referencing apartment values and claimed that it was the Business Capital of N.Z. Well I thought that they were dreaming. But based on what you say it seems that they are back to reality. But I really enjoyed the very quite Business life style which ran at half the speed of Sydney and Melbourne, but not as slow as Brisbane, which has a very large Kiwi population. Phil.
My rule of thumb is- Green and brown go with blue, despite the archaic "Blue and green must never be seen." Dark blue jeans or olive chinos can go with almost any sport coat. You can also go with that same color trouser in a different shade, but don't match it too close or it will look like a poor attempt at making a suit with separates. Medium brown with chocolate brown, etc. Also, I only put one item with pattern in the clothes combination. You have to have a bit of skill to mix patterns. But one pattern with the rest solid colors is an easy way to keep from too much of a busy look. Experience and videos like this will give you the confidence to go beyond that. I normally play it safe.
As a woman I love your channel! Men in nice suits is equivalent to women in lingerie for me. I own a double breasted Balmain army green wool sports coat that reminds me of a man’s hunting coat. This video taught me a lot
I think plenty of people still pride themselves on looking sharp. It's just that what's sharp these days is a $100 t-shirt made in a sweat-shop, featuring a tick, with accompanying $100 trackies.
Could you provide details on the jacket Sven is wearing at around 5:01? I like that one. (I come from a lower noble European family and my grand dad always said that sportcoats are better cause they are more leisurely and actually w pants, more expensive than to buy a suit. and that they actually harken back to Baroque/Rococo times ;))
I don't like them, personally. However, they fit right in with corduroy. If I could only find a corduroy sports coat with patches, I would still buy it. Tweed as well. I would avoid other sports coats with patches.
I think that starting with a navy or grey suit is only good if the buyer actually intends to wear the suit outside formal events. However, having a couple of sport coats can in fact fulfill the role of a less formal suit. Especially today when "business casual" is an acceptable dress code. Pair it with chinos or dark jeans and you're (mostly) covered. For formal occasions like weddings, graduation ceremonies or funerals it's still best to own a black suit.
Great video and good foresight into offices becoming more casual post-2020. Would it be possible to share the brand of the sport coat at 6:18? I like the texture and color.
I wear one nearly every day. Much more visual interest than a typical suit in my opinion. Though, perhaps it's just an inevitability that as professor I like tweed.
and courdory ?
I am a retired high school teacher and loved wearing my tweed. It is the "uniform" of the profession.
Sometimes, you gotta fill your need.
The need... for Tweed!
Didn't think I'd see you here! Good taste in clothing, always appreciate your outfits.
@@Aetherius21 thank you sir.
I love sport coats. As a college student, there just isn’t enough events where a suit is right. Plus, sport coats stick out enough to be the center of attention in a room of black and navy suits
Isn’t class enough of an event?
Agree in that just going to class is an event. You can be the one the best dress person in class and stand out. You will certainly get everyones attention in a sports coat where almost everyone else is just wearing jeans and t-shirts.
I'm starting college this month and I was thinking the same thing.
That was a wonderful primer on sport coats versus suits, thank you so much😊
@@GrimmlockedWearing a suit in class is excessive these days - you’re not at an interview. Business casual is sufficient
I love sport coats. Casual but elegant. My collection is growing...
Hi, Vic. Do have a certain number you are seeking to acquire?
@@robertdee648 Not really. Just adding with different materials styles colors patterns. Seems endless I know.
Same here
I wear sport coats 95% of the time. With dress trousers or a t shirt and jeans it looks great. Once I wore a suit jacket with chinos and a waitress asked me "what's the occasion?" Ever since wearing sport coats, I've never gotten asked that, only compliments.
With a suit, someone is likely to ask,
"Going to court, or do you have an interview?" 🙃
@@razor6552 i usually tell them im a mortician (cuz I am and I love seeing them freak out lol)
@@mcfarofinha134 😁
Suit jacket never goes with chinos she prob meant to ask “wth are you doing with that combo”
That does it. I have been a hoodie-shirt-jeans guy for 49 years!! Time to get some coats! This is exactly the "how to start" video I have been looking for. Thanks Preston!!
As a student I've been looking for a way to incorporate classic menswear into my closet without looking too out of place. Sport coats, being cheaper, more durable, and more casual than suits are a great option. They have a academia look to them and are abundant in thrift stores. I particularly like your outfit here Mr. Schlueter.
Great topic, and especially "style beginners" should pay heed! Allthough I'd contest that neither a sports jacket/trouser combination nor a full suit are per se "better" than the other. It all comes down to occasion and surroundings, a lesson which I wished I learned earlier.
After deciding that I needed to "up my style game" a couple of years ago, I was convinced that I need to wear suits. Not for business reasons (where a clean longlseeve shirt and dress slacks are considered "posh"), but just for myself. Searched long and hard for that "perfect suit" until I had one made (not bespoke, just made to measure). In the end, I wasn't really wearing it all that much for different reasons: People in a business enviroment who themselvers are not dressing up are easily intimidated if you wear a full (three piece) suit. People outside of work might even react low key hostile. You will also need to got "fully dressed", including a necktie, "good shoes" and possibly a coat if its colder. You're kinda stuck with that look that's not always fitting the occasition and might even project a not-too-accurate image of a "big player" when it's not appropriate to do so. With a sports jacket, you have much more freedom to "dress down", including jeans and even (subtle) sneakers, sweaters and cardigans (which - together with a thicker material sport jacket - might make a coat obsolete) and often no neckwear at all. You'll look much more approachable and "easy going" while not really feeling any less stylish.
You have perfectly articulated why a sports jacket is the way to go, for most people.
This is actually one of the most informative and educational videos you guys even made.
Certainly my favorite one that Preson has done. He has a very nice way of presenting videos.
I'm a regular viewer of this channel bc I do find traditional menswear interesting. But personally, I think sport coats are much better than suits for the average person. Looks great, gets you dressed up as you need to be, and can be worn in more formal (by today's standards) and casual looks.
They are massively popular in the UK, especially tweed in winter and linen in summer. When I was at Oxford in the early 2000s they were worn pretty much everwhere by almost all the men in the daytime
The climate plays a role though. For instance the average daily high temperatures are only around 20 degrees Celsius in the UK and the weather mostly sucks. But in continental Europe wearing any sort of jacket becomes unbearable by the end of May (unless you're in some business lobby with AC on). My point is that the Britons have an "excuse" for wearing their jackets. But if you're in Greece for instance you'll drown in sweat before 8 PM even while wearing a polo shirt.
@@baze3SC Yes that is very true, we have cold wet winters, and as students couldn't afford heating so tweed was very practical too!
I took a Lyft ride to my work a couple days ago, and my driver was wearing a sport coat. He and I had a nice conversation about how you don’t find many people wearing these kinds of things anymore. Usually, people nowadays don’t dress up unless they really have to. I’m one of those that loves to dress nice.
This is pretty much my style. i rarely wear a a suit. I prefer sports jackets and Blazers as they are more versatile and I can match with pants and shirts with much more choices. I use full suits for more formal occasions. I see the navy blazer as the 'Little Black Dress' of menswear.
I just happened to be wearing a grey sport coat today and then suddenly this video came up. As an avid fan of sport coats this video did not disappoint. Fantastic content as always!
In the beginning of my journey I was as well going for suits but found out quick that I really prefer combination and today I just like to combine chinos with a sport coat.
As well the reason behind that is that in my work environment that already counts as dressed up. Enjoyed this one a lot, keep up the good works you guys and stay safe and healthy.
Hey there I like your watch channel.
@@eyeheartsushi2212 nice to read you here buddy we seem to have the same interests 👍🏻🙏🏻 and happy you do like me vids 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Another advanatge with a sportcoat over suit is that, (as long as the trousers dont belong to another suit) you can clean them or replace them sperately as the coulours are already diffrent from each other and usually contrast. (something to think about if you cant afford dry cleaning bills and a matching suit would need to be sent together due to the process' decolourisation. If you do opt for a suit, its a good idea to buy an extra pair of trousers that macth the same fabric.
Excellent presentation. I love the versatility of sporty coats.
I concur. The sport coat is adaptable to many occasions as long as it is not formal or strict business attire.
I’ve worn a suit for almost 30 years and am comfortable in them. Sport coats/blazers have always been baffling to me. Though now, I’m trying to wear them more to keep from wearing out my suits. I’ve worn them casually with jeans for years but I’m still learning how to put together a dressier outfit for work. Thanks for the video!
I used wear suits in my 30s and now in my 40s I am 100% sportscoats. Sportscoats provide a lot more interesting options.
I agree. So many combinations. I think I would look out of place in today's casual society wearing a suit in most places. A sports coat fits in well with most pubs and clubs. You can adjust depending on the custom or the other denizens frequenting the place.
I wore a sports coat/tie to teach high school every day. Only wore a suit for the first day of school and when I was being observed. Trust me, in the school business, I was overdressed. The principals and superintendent of schools, normally only wore a polo shirt with khakis. Besides, this time of year, you can look like a teacher wearing tweed sports coats.
I used to wear a sort of grey plaid tweed sportscoat with a turtleneck back when I was substitute teaching. I was barely older than the students and I wanted to look like a teacher.
Mr. Preston, you and Raphael are teaching me quite a bit. I am grateful.
Great video! I’ve been focusing on squiring more suits, but this re-energizes my interest in sport coats. I didn’t realize that they generally have less structure in the shoulders.
I guess its just the environments I frequent but I find that having a suit vest is just as versatile then a sport coat but I can instantly dress it up with a tie and a suit jacket. It means I save money, closet space, and means I can dress up and down in a fraction of the time be it settling for a long session in the office or suddenly meeting with customers or executives.
Hello, im 13 and i love watching your channel, you have really inspired me to dress up nice when other dont, it is now my new hobbie, thank you.
I am also young
Thought I was the only one.
hey welcome to the club mate
I used to wear a lot of sport coats, but with time I opted for full suits more often than not. I just like the unifomidity of suits compared to sport coats.
From when I started in 2014 up until 2019, I survived on sport coats for all events. Only this year in 2020 I got my first suit. 😂
Quite relatable. 😂
Wow, nice! Wise move... in 2014 I went bananas getting tailored suits then they sat for a few years still without being worn, I live in my sports coat nowadays.
@@OrrosGG LOL
As a student in a school environment that's too casual, I always get compliments mistaking my sportscoat as suit but I am used to it by this point..
I especially love flannel and donegal sport coats
I like the flecks in a donegal.
@@razor6552 Me too, a little subtle pop of color which is only really visible close up :)
I always wear sport coats, you can get great combinations with all type of trousers, shirts, pocket squares and t-shirts... Just let your imagination fly!!! Great video guys.
I like sport coats. There is such variety; two button, three button or more. I love a navy double breasted as well. I purchased a new stone colored linen sport coat this year at a great price. I love the patch pockets. Now I have to start going places again. Thank you for your video.
I don’t believe sport coats should be double breasted
@@user-pp9bl5gr1n nautical double breasted navy blazer. Sorry if I got that terminology mixed with sport coat.
I have found sport coats or blazers to be more useful for me than suits ever have been.
Suit trousers always need so much taken in at the waist that the pockets end up being oddly placed. No, not willing to pay for bespoke.
Sport coats and blazers make it very simple to get jackets that fit to work with trousers that fit.
They are the Swiss Army knife of menswear.
What do you need it to be for the occasion?
Whatever it is, you can make it happen, with the ability to use a wide color pallet in more than just ties & squares.
I think it highly plausible that most men could make it through a wide variety of life’s occasions with some sport coats and complementary pairings for the majority along with a tuxedo for the truly formal occasions.
Good phrase, "the Swiss army knife of menswear."
I thought about having a green sports coat made to order, but they only had one or two shades of green. The closest I've come to buying a bespoke suit.
I'm fortunate that I can usually find sports jackets that fit me off the rack. I had a tailor that I kept very busy back in the nineties though. I gave her so much business that she fixed the inside pockets on my leather jacket for no charge.
I like to pair sport coats with workwear. My favorite combo is a denim sawtooth shirt under a tailored navy jacket, loose chinos and color 8 cordovan bluchers. This lets me stand out without looking like I'm trying too hard :-)
Yes, a denim shirt can even look good with the right tie.
Also the Grey and blue Pince of Wales check sports jacket that Ralphel has is just stunningly pleasant I LOVE THAT JACKET, the colors and what not is just perfection
If I had to choose just one I will take a sport coat over a suit every time. In the UK I don't think they really make the distinction between a sport coat and blazer. The right one will go just about anything halfway sensible be it jeans and a t-shirt or sweater or you can dress it up with a smart shirt and chinos. I have a charcoal cotton flannel jacket I bought from Marks and Spencer's and it's just crazy versatile. The only thing it doesn't work well with is bad weather.
Excellent episode.
As razor. That ment the world to me. You podcast reflects that "sharp as razor". Keep up the great work!
Ok, am I the only one that hums along with the opening music? ...😊
Nope!
I love all your presentations, very clear and informative 👌
One of the most valuable videos on this channel (all of the content being great without saying!), much appreciated.
Does anyone think people no longer dress smart because they have the misconception that it’s ‘expensive’? I wonder if more formal style menswear was generally available in high street shops, would the average person buy them 🤔
Probably abit of both thinking it's expensive and that the norm has shifted to more casual clothing. It's also how you were raised. If you grew up with only wearing hoodies,t-shirts and jeans and all your friends also wear the same types of clothing then it's harder to change things up.
I think it's because they are lazy and have little self respect. Generally speaking.
@@lukejohnson1274 Don't fool yourself. Putting on menswear is not a difficult task to be smug about
@@lukejohnson1274 100%
Well about formal clothing being expensive... I know some people who wear hiphop style clothes and spend around $800 on some newly released limited edition sneakers.....
Thank you gentlemen. I am vintage shopping for now, but when I pass the bar, I'll make good use of your advice.
I often get complemented on my nice "suit" when I wear a sport coat. I even got complemented on my nice "suit" when wearing a nit sweater on top of a white dress shirt and a green tie the other day.
I figure, "close enough". I lot of people are not sartorially aware in these casual days. I cut them slack.
I was fully expecting this to be one of those channels that sell their opinions as facts. I'm very glad to see this isn't.
Except when it comes to Fort Belvedere products, but otherwise they're kosher
Great video! I’d like to incorporate more sport coats in my wardrobe, but I’m not exactly sure where to start. Maybe a video on the first 5 sport coats to own, similar to the suit video, would help me and others get started.
Number one, get a corduroy sports coat to start with. I think it's the best introduction to sports coats. You can wear them with jeans or chinos.
A turtleneck looks good with a corduroy sports coat. It's been enough years gone by that few people with think it looks like the sixties or seventies. Also, turtlenecks seem to be making a comeback. I heard someone comment recently that he's seen more younger people wearing them.
It looks good with a dress shirt or a flannel and a thin to medium crew neck sweater.
For more casual, a henley shirt and jeans.
@@razor6552 Corduroy is a great option that I hadn't thought of. Thanks for the suggestion!
That charcoal grey suit is incredible
Patterned sport coat + solid pants FTW
Your videos are fantastic. I enjoy how you talk about the history of the garment being presented. I also like the examples shown. Well done.
Very informative and excellent presentation, Preston. Working in an environment where people mostly wear tees and hoodies, I mostly lean towards sport coats as opposed to a full suit. I think I should say, used to, as I completely work from home now, due to the pandemic.
Thanks to you wearing so many tweed sport coats in your videos, I just ordered my first brown flecked herringbone Harris Tweed sport coat along with a second, grey Donegal Tweed sport coat. Brown is, as you’ve mentioned so many times in your videos, an underrated colour in menswear & grey as we all know is very versatile. Thank you for inspiring me so much ! P.S - I just finished engineering.
Donegal is great. I like the flecks. I regret not buying one that was marked way down at a place that was discontinuing sports coats in favor of casual only clothing.
@@razor6552 I’m hopeful you’ll find another one soon, Inshallah!
A major advantage of a Sports Coat for Business dressing is that with today's weight and size limit on carry on luggage one can create considerable dress options by flying in a plain colour suit, where the trousers can be worn with a plain pattern sports coat that can be packed into a standard size soft construction flight bag. That leaves enough space to pack a second light weight suit, along with a pair of wool trousers that can be worn with the sport coat and possibly a tie for formal business meetings. And from decades of experience I know that their is still room in the flight bag for a pair of chinos and a lightweight wool jumper.
While I would sometimes pack a second pair of dress shoes, these days I mainly pack a pair of premium quality leather driving shoes. While they of course look smart when worn with chinos, I mainly were them in place of slippers, when I am relaxing in a hotel room in my pyjamas watching TV after I have raided the very expensive fridge/bar. While I regularly travelled around Australia on three day business trips, with two overnight stays, by carefully selecting the weight of the fabric in the coats and packing an extra plain white shirt, along with a couple of ties, packed inside the slip-on/driver shoes, I could extend my trip to cover up to 5 days of business meetings, while being dressed in a distinctive professional style every day. Phil.
I once saw the members of popular 'rap' trio Run DMC wearing the coat displayed at 1:09. I was hugely impressed, to say the least...
Good job Preston! My next sport coat will be a shooting jacket.
Please do an episode on suspenders/braces! :)
I wear the jacket and jeans, button up shirts and a variety of boots.
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Thanks for that. I prefer suits but I was looking for a sports coat to wear on my casual days now as the weather is turning colder. And I was looking for some good advice on matching sports coats.
The bucket-on-head bit made me chuckle
These videos are to good, I save all of them.
Even though my city is supposed to be highly fashion-forward, I rarely see suits here. In Ausitn, a sport coat is as formal as anyone ever gets, even for a public event, and that or a blazer is honestly enough to make you *stand out* in many business settings.
For myself, I need something dressy enough to wear with a tie, and casual enough to wear with good jeans if necessary. This looks like the way to go.
A great video! It's so hard to find such an informative video on UA-cam like this!
Great video, in today’s world Sports coats can be just as good as a suit.
Those lighter colors work well here in Florida.
I think for the average man who just wants to look stylish, sport coats are a better option than suits. They can really elevate an outfit when worn with jeans or chinos, but when worn with dress pants and some nice loafers, they can look quite nice. Maybe not quite as nice as a suit but still pretty nice.
I wish l could wear a tweed sport coat all through the year but l stay in lndia where climate doesn't permit it from March to October.l have a wonderful collection of sports jackets....
I think its easier to get away with wearing a sport coat than a full suit. Less formal and more visual appeal. In this day and age where everything is becoming more casual, wearing a suit just makes you stand out too much.
Yes, I would feel a little uncomfortable in a suit, most places. The more you wear a sport coat or a suit, the more natural it seems.
I got a navy suit and a brown corduroy sports jacket. It's all I need! wear the suit to formal events, wear the jacket when you're out and about!
Recently acquired a vintage muted red sport jacket. Wear it whenever I leave the house and goes with all my chinos. Also like pairing a tie or bow tie, particularly if I wear a sweater between the jacket and dress shirt.
I already learnt so much through your channel, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
a very enjoyable AND helpful video, guys. thanks!
The statement of workplaces becoming even more casual once people return to work killed me inside
I love sport coats.
Great video. 👍👍
Love sport coats, my go to option over suits. Unless formality dictates otherwise
Good points. I've been wearing odd jackets instead of a full suit for years. It's funny because peaople often tell me things like "you always have a nice SUIT" / "you have a lot of SUITS" . I mean for a lot of folks jacket with necktie & pocketsquare equals suit. After pandemic lockdowns, I even stop wearing classic navy suit. Navy odd jacket, white dress shirt, necktie, white pocketsquare, grey trousers, black oxfords and you are the smartest in the room... It's sad but often true...
Thank you for a great video about it. Cheers :)
There was a time when I wore a suit and tie everyday to the office. Those days for most places of work are gone. I can wear s classic sport coat with dress slacks and dress shirt and not be too overpowering in our sloppy casual business world. My father, bless his soul, thaught me how to dress like a gentleman. I would always ask him I looked when I got properly dressed. He, being a man who lived as a young man in the 30's and 40's, tell I look sharp as a razo
Preston is amazing as well as the rest of the Team, keep up the amazing work. thank you.
The average winter temperature in my country is 20ºC. How to choose the fabric of my sport coat? Using linen in winter is weird, but tweed seems to be too warm here.
Maybe consider sticking with cotton or similar fabrics? And if you want to incorporate a winter-ish vibe try adding wool accessories?
Cotton is a good option. There are light weight wools that are said to be comfortable in warmer weather, however, I've never tried it myself.
I live in New Zealand where all businesses are very casual. Dressing in a sport coat with chinos is the norm. Only the CEO wears a suit and tie.
Become the CEO then. Howdy, neighbour! My sports coats don't fit beneath overcoats very well due to bulk; whereas my sleek suits do.
I've never had a pair of suit pants wear out; by that time I would likely have tired of the suit design.
@Daniel Taylor. While it's been a while since I worked in N.Z. I found that business executives in Auckland repeatedly compared Auckland with Sydney, particularly referencing apartment values and claimed that it was the Business Capital of N.Z. Well I thought that they were dreaming. But based on what you say it seems that they are back to reality. But I really enjoyed the very quite Business life style which ran at half the speed of Sydney and Melbourne, but not as slow as Brisbane, which has a very large Kiwi population. Phil.
I have a hard time choosing colors for jacket with the odd trousers
My rule of thumb is-
Green and brown go with blue, despite the archaic "Blue and green must never be seen."
Dark blue jeans or olive chinos can go with almost any sport coat. You can also go with that same color trouser in a different shade, but don't match it too close or it will look like a poor attempt at making a suit with separates. Medium brown with chocolate brown, etc.
Also, I only put one item with pattern in the clothes combination. You have to have a bit of skill to mix patterns. But one pattern with the rest solid colors is an easy way to keep from too much of a busy look. Experience and videos like this will give you the confidence to go beyond that. I normally play it safe.
Mid or Charcoal Grey Sports Jacket goes with Black and Navy Pants
Brown Jacket goes with Grey and Olive Pants
Navy Jacket goes with Grey ands Charcoal
Great video. I love sports coats and, as usual, you gave me some great tips.
You should totally come to the UK where we use Sport Coats to horse front ride. Where else would you ride a horse, if not its back?
As a woman I love your channel! Men in nice suits is equivalent to women in lingerie for me. I own a double breasted Balmain army green wool sports coat that reminds me of a man’s hunting coat. This video taught me a lot
I think plenty of people still pride themselves on looking sharp. It's just that what's sharp these days is a $100 t-shirt made in a sweat-shop, featuring a tick, with accompanying $100 trackies.
Always thought if you can own only one piece of formal wear it should be a sport coat.
Could you do a brand review about T.M. Lewin, please?
Excellent! Well stated! I prefer a classic sport coat over a suit in today's world
Could you provide details on the jacket Sven is wearing at around 5:01? I like that one. (I come from a lower noble European family and my grand dad always said that sportcoats are better cause they are more leisurely and actually w pants, more expensive than to buy a suit. and that they actually harken back to Baroque/Rococo times ;))
Vey informative, thanks.
Huge variety of cuff length shown in this video, really makes you think whether that rule is as important as some say.
? Its not important you have the same cuff length on all your jackets. What do you mean?
Hi I love your videos. I just wondering what do you think o recommend about the sports coats with elbow patches? Regards
I don't like them, personally. However, they fit right in with corduroy. If I could only find a corduroy sports coat with patches, I would still buy it. Tweed as well. I would avoid other sports coats with patches.
Moved from wearing a full suit to sports jackets a few years ago. Now a hoodie 🤣
When wearing a suit is in doubt...
A sport coat makes you stand out.
True
i love my harris tweed sports coat.
Preston, I like your suit ! 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️👍👍
I think that starting with a navy or grey suit is only good if the buyer actually intends to wear the suit outside formal events. However, having a couple of sport coats can in fact fulfill the role of a less formal suit. Especially today when "business casual" is an acceptable dress code. Pair it with chinos or dark jeans and you're (mostly) covered. For formal occasions like weddings, graduation ceremonies or funerals it's still best to own a black suit.
Great video and good foresight into offices becoming more casual post-2020. Would it be possible to share the brand of the sport coat at 6:18? I like the texture and color.
1: 43
Wow that SportCoat is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I loved it.
Where can i find a sportcoat like that??
The coat that Preston is wearing in the video, where did he get his coat and what is the jacket length?
9:34 My man Preston calling Kyle out like that
In the top 33 items to own,
3 sportcoats and
3 suits
would be a good start.
I've been waiting for this one! Sport Coats for the Win!
I love these videos, lots of info that can apply to women's ware.