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Sports jackets have become an essential part of my wardrobe in the past few years. Because of church I’ve always worn suits, something I learned from my father. When I started wearing sports jackets the versatility they gave me, being able to not wear a full suit but still be dressed up, was a godsend. Now in the past two months I’ve helped my father find sports jackets and complementary pants. As is said, “the student has become the teacher.”
I’m 15, I was in a clothes store, Ted Baker, and I got offered a job because I was, as he said, “very mature, and a well dressed man.” I was wearing a sports jacket and jeans with oxfords and a dress shirt. The jacket makes such a difference.
I love sports jackets! I'm 23 and I started wearing them around 1 year ago after watching some of your videos (and Aaron's videos too). Sports Jackets really make a difference when it comes to stand out from the crowd.
I love sports jackets! I have a full wardrobe full of sports jackets and suits, but I find myself wearing a sports jacket 4 out of 5 days a week. I like the more casual nature of them and they are just more fun than a suit.
Started liking to dress up around 27. Really enjoying sports jackets since I was around 30. Up to 4 suits now and 5 sport coats. To keep things easier I try to pick items that work with the color blue. 4 of my 5 sport coats are navy with varying patterns to keep them more versatile. Suits are navy, charcoal, light blue/grey and burgundy/brown- all solid besides the burgundy which is a barely visible windowpane. Now that I have a good versatile foundation, I enjoy playing around with the shirt/tie combos.
Do I wear sports jackets as an elementary school teacher? - Hell yeah, I do rock the sports jacket at least once a week and it even goes together with manbun and beard. The kids love the look!!!
My first jacket was an old mid gray herringbone tweed sports jacket that I love to death. It's so versatile that I can pretty much find a way to wear it in every season aside from super hot days.
I love the black & white herringbone tweed, it goes with anything! Tweed is the best sports coat material and it comes in so many different patterns/textures.
My manager was promoted to director and i had noticed a couple of things different about him. he bought a casual blazer (UK language) and a office safe cologne and the the first thing said to him that day youre looking smart and you smell amazing. i agree with this with this casual jacket and a good fragrance are two amazing things that put you above other people. great videos and im loving your channel, great inspiration :)
Thanks for posting this today Antonio! I have an appointment this coming Friday to get my first mortgage. I haven't thought much about an outfit yet, but now I think I'll wear my sports jacket with chinos and my Chelsea boots.
As you introduce patterns or increase the size of the pattern, the cool- to-clown-gauge will begin moving to the right pretty quickly. Movement-speed will increase exponentially with age 🙂. Great video with a a lot of useful tips - thanks!
Great video! I always try to wear a jacket,weather permitting here in the deep South. My reason,my father for one. I feel more finished,it elevates me from the rest of the crowd and I like having more pockets. If possible I default to a blazer unless in a very casual event. Thanks again on a great video and site!
I love sport coats and have almost a dozen! I have them for all the reasons given here. They just elevate a nan’s whole look without being as formal as a suit. I wear them with jeans and slacks, usually with loafers, casual-ish dress shoes (like brogues), or Chelsea boots. I don’t usually wear them with oxfords or other more formal dress shoes. I almost always have a pocket square and on a more formal occasion will wear a tie. (At this point you might think that I would just wear a suit, but in my opinion there can be some events where a sportcoat, slacks, and tie would be appropriate but a suit would be too formal.) My sport coats include a blue blazer with gold buttons, another blue blazer with gold buttons that fits slightly less well than the first, a brown and blue tweed, another brown and blue but with a different pattern and made of some other fabric, a blue and white seersucker, a black wool, A brownish tan linen for summer, a gray herringbone, a blue and red regatta blazer, and a Brown wool with a nice sheen on it (this happens to be my favorite of all the ones I own). Again, I love sportcoats and consider them a part of my personal “daily uniform.”
Thanks Antonio! The best thing is to buy a jacket that fits the best , then take it to your tailor to have it properly fitted. I have 8 sports jackets and all have been tailored to fit me perfectly...makes a HUGE difference , even to a jacket that fits well at the start. Things that I have found that make a big difference..._ sleeve length. - -sleeve tapered to wrist. Always enjoy your videos sir. -jacket length and waist fit. Cheers, Gregg.
Out of all the men stylist videos I watch... Without a doubt you have the best intro.. Always have a little head nod before I get my daily dose of advice...
Great video, very comprehensive with a lot of great tips. One quibble: single vent is perfectly appropriate for sports jackets, much more so than for suits. It's not just that it's cheap; the design was to support horseback riding and looks great for sports jackets especially in natural colors. It's another good way to differentiate the jacket from an odd suit jacket if you're like me and don't like patch pockets.
Yes, I wear sport jackets a majority of the time with Chino’s. Always get compliments in my profession as the situation dictates . One Blue fine check, and gray window pane that always get compliments.
Yes, I do wear sports jackets and navy blazers!! I like these as they are smart and elegant with the good fits, and I consider them to be essential in a good wardrobe. Cheers!!
Mr.antonio.I'm 24 years old collge student.i have 3 sports jacket now.all of them are vintage.i always trying to find excuse to wear it bcause it made mee feel amazing.
I started wearing a sport coat on a daily basis during Minnesota fall/winter/spring seasons while at my last job working in Marketing for a software design and development company. Already standing out because I was 20-30 years older than the other 500 or so employees, I also wasn’t going to wear black graphic t-shirts. After moves from Minneapolis to Nashville, to Milwaukee, and back to Minneapolis - before moving to San Antonio- I had decided to “weed” my wardrobe. I did so by removing, and donating, any and all clothing items that did not contain only various shades of blue, brown and white. This allowed me to focus on more easily refresh my remaining sport coat collection with coordinating items including pocket squares and lapel pins. This “minimization” of my wardrobe certainly paid off a couple years ago when I became legally blind.
Excellent video and perfect timing Antonio Sir! Guess you pulled it out of the ether, I have been looking at Tweed sports jackets to add to my fall/winter collection for a few days while checking your earlier related videos on this topic and you came up with this one, amazing!
Could you make a guide on how to find a blazer/sports coat that fits in the shoulder from somewhere like eBay. What you need to know, measurements that are relevant without going all out. Like if I just see a blazer that I like and its a standard size, say 42 regular is your size and the jacket is listed as that size, what question should I be asking the seller to know if it fits in the shoulder?
Most sellers on eBay list the shoulder, chest, and sleeve length measurements. Measure a jacket that you own that fits perfect and look for a jacket that matches those measurements. I love buying (and selling) sports jackets on eBay!
I would also make sure that the brand you are buying is known for being true to size or premium, which would make it far more likely to be true to size. Sellers also will often provide more details if you ask for them like fabric or waist size
Can't go wrong with a decent sports jacket: I've been wearing them most of my life. Currently my 'No1' jacket is a Gurteen Yorkshire Tweed dark green herringbone with subtle red/blue overchecking (the classic English country jacket in fact). Bought from an outfitter some miles away, but it is a perfect fit (it may as well be bespoke). Being tweed, I probably wouldn't be wearing it at this time of year, but in Britain it's a pretty awful summer so I'm still wearing it! To my mind, the sports jacket is an essential to anyone's wardrobe.
I began wearing sports jackets in high school. Things were a bit different back in the 1970s. As s high school student in those times wearing sports jackets set me apart from my friends. The teachers treated me differently. They acted as though I was on their level a little more than my contemporaries. I liked the feeling. There was another positive aspect to wearing a sports jacket; I always had a place to put the things I needed to have with me. Pens, wallet, reminder notes, etc. The pockets in my father's jackets became essential. As a result, my occasional style habit became a daily habit. Another plus was that I didn't get pulled over by the police, at all. I suppose they thought I was an adult. I kept this up through my brief time in college, then joined the military. The first time I saw my friend after entering the USAF, I wore my uniform. I went to a party being thrown by a member of the rock band that I played in and sang for. When I arrived on my motorcycle everyone was a wee bit surprised by my appearance. I'd had rock star hair, a lot like Robert Plant, blonde and a bit curly. Now, I had a crew cut and wore an Airman's uniform. The funniest thing was that I jammed with them and I sounded the same, I just looked differently. Nevertheless, wearing sports jackets has been a constant for me since my high school days.
I wear them often with t-shirts, which does subject them to a little more wear since the collar is now rubbing against bare skin instead of a collared shirt. But it is a great and easy way to dress up what otherwise would be a pretty casual t-shirt + jeans/chinos outfit. Also great for virtual meetings where I'm just lounging around at home.
I'm looking to wear sport jackets for my profession. It's a casual environment where I teach real estate classes. I do not need a full suit and tie, nor do I want to wear one, but I do want to wear a jacket to keep a little business in my ensemble, so sports coats are exactly what I'm looking for i think. I've never had a professional dress code job, so I really have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to buying these types of clothes so your videos are a godsend for me! I live in Florida and I'm hot natured, so I'm thinking I might try a light grey linen or maybe a navy for my first jacket as you suggested.
Thank you. Now I realize I don't need a sports jacket, I need several to get a rotation and to adapt to the season. Much like rotating my sweaters. It's a lot easier to think about it this way, although it might take some time to build the wardrobe.
I'm not a business type and I only wear suits to formal occasions. But I admit that a sports jacket can really elevate one's outfit. I mean, even if I wear jeans and t-shirt the jacket makes everything look smarter. I don't do it often but when I do I get compliments. The key is to nail the fit and to look nonchalant while wearing it cause if you're not used to jackets you might feel self-conscious. I think it's better to start with lighter, less structured jackets.
I do wear sports jackets.The last one I had made was a peach and aqua check,worsted wool,peak lapels,double vent,rope shoulder,single button,will do the same with a multi colored check,both lined
Recently I have become interested in wearing blazers / sports jackets. I have worn suits for years (and I love to do so), but I want to add some flexibility & new options to my wardrobe. I think a sports jacket is the perfect piece to accomplish that. As I’m relatively new to sports jackets, I set out to do some research and found your videos. The content is great and really helped educate me on what to look for in a sports jacket. Thank you very much.
I currently don't but am looking to buy my first one. I'm a leadership consultant on Zoom calls all day and want to show my clients that like the content I present, I'm world class. My typical issue has been that I haven't found a jacket that's comfortable for me to wear all day. I find them tight, especially in the armpit area. Looking to get some help from my local tailor once I find one that's generally a good fit, thanks to your video!
I’ve been wearing sports jackets now for about 10 years and people comment positively on my dress-sense. People also seem to have an elevated respect for me and the look reinforces my personality and people’s perception of of.
Haven't really worn a sport jacket in probably 15-20 years. Not that I shouldn't have, but most occasions where I would have I just went with a suit. Been looking to go back to them for 6 months or so. Mostly have been research though, haven't gone out and pulled the trigger on anything. This was a great timely video for me. Thanks for the info!
I do not wear jackets. I have been wanting to step up my wardrobe and been watching and learning from your channel for over a year now. I have bought a couple jacket that I can wear with jeans and business causal. I will continue to start to add to my collection. I have a blue linen and a charcoal to begin with. Thanks for the tips!
Recently invested in a MTM sport jacket from a local suit maker. Green Donegal tweed, lightweight half canvas, half lined, no vent. It really stands out yet easy to pair with nice jeans which is what I normally wear. Excited to wear it more now that the weather is cooler.
I have 2 velvet sport jackets. 1 black and 1 olive green. I bought them 15 years ago for the first time ever in my life and they're the only ones I ever owned. I wear them casually when I'm not working in truck driving. I mix them with blue and black jeans and sometimes khaki's or single dress slacks. I really like them because they look casual at hangouts and some parties. My lady loves the velvet. She says it stands out and she loves the soft feel of the fabric. I would love to learn on buying more sport jackets of other kinds. While attending Catholic High School in NYC, the dean would allow blazers with slacks as an alternative to a suit. Coming home from the military before I drove a truck... I had a security job that had me wear a burgundy blazer that had gold buttons with grey slacks and a white shirt along with a navy blue clip-on tie for safety purposes. I kind of love the Blazer Sports jacket idea. However, I work blue collar and rarely go out and dress nice.
Thanks for not selling out to nothing but a huge add basically. You have lots of great relevant information. 👍 I like how you showcase so many sport coat combinations.
I wear them whenever the Texas summer heat doesn't drive me out of them. I wear them in the summer when I know I'm going to be in a/c all day. I do have a couple of linen sports coats, but they're not easy to find these days. Unlined jackets aren't easy to find, either. I think the issue there is that the market for jackets isn't great enough for stores to provide more choices. I haven't found a "performance fabric" coat that I've liked.
I enjoyed the informative video. I have a question. I'm curious about the length of the jacket you wore. I bought a sports jacket this time and it was 76.5cm long. I am about 174.5cm tall, so please let me know if the figures are appropriate. Thank you.
Great video. In the UK we tend to call Sports Jackets - Blazers by default as they are known to be a stand alone piece without a matching pair of trousers.
Blazers and sports jackets are totally different animals. Even the sleeve construction is different (especially at the shoulder), and of course patch pockets on blazers are 'de rigeur'!
I never owned a sports jacket and I wanted to start dressing more age appropriate because I am going to be 44 years old very soon. I have always liked the look of a sports jacket. Can you tell me option in purchasing one? How much am I going to pay? Should I go to The Men’s Wearhouse and get fitted for one? Should I take a chance and buy one off of Amazon? Any suggestions would be helpful.
No, why? I don't own one.. The reason is that it's hard to finde a reseller on those kinds of clothes in my are. But I assure that in a close future I will buy one. So ceep these videos coming so when it's time I can get the right jacket for me. Some general care, maintenance and protection (like agenst moth etc) for the different types of fabric would also be nice to see. Ceep up the good work Antonio, your videos are great. 👍
Thank you for all your videos. Came across your channel looking to upgrade my wardrobe. Just ordered 3 made to measure sport coats yesterday - navy, medium grey, and brown to add to my stable of outfits. Working on some vests now too.
I'd like to start wearing sports jackets but am still a beginner in building outfits. Suits are easier because of the matched pants already. Can we get a video on building outfits around sports coats?
I'm doing research to buy my first sports jacket and this video was absolutely helpfull. I think it was already mentioned but a video on the maintenance of this garment would be really great.
I wear sport coats! The reason I wear them is because they are extremely versatile in alot of situations. It's a more casual way to look more formal even though it's a casual jacket.
I just started getting sports jackets. I have to a nice buff I had my seamstress change the buttons on and a nice tweed of white and black spotted material.I'm in Florida so I need to get a linen jacket or two or three.
Do you have a good video on matching your sport jacket and pants and shirt colors? I love to wear jackets but seem to feel limited on what I can match my jacket with.
I’m 14, 6’4, and pretty muscular for my age and I’m going to get a sports coat for a gift, this will be so useful to find the right one for me, thank you
Not a man, I'm a lady that drafts/makes bespoke garments, love the Sports Jacket style. Annoyingly it's very difficult to find a heap of information re. drafting these. My problem was solved when I was looking at garment cutting book from late 1800s specifically on "men's sporting garments" so the thing (in Britain) that they actually played sports in..... you guessed it the cut was the same.... superb. Great channel btw.
*** sorry, should have said; Garment cut from late 1800s not the "exact same" but much easier than modifying modern basic suit sloper into sports jacket, I do love how the iconic cuts keep coming back
Great vid my friend! I work at a 5 star 5 diamond hotel here in Vancouver. So many times I see couples out for an evening and the men could look SO much better if they were in a jacket. Totally agree with your mission!!
I only own one black suit, but since watching your videos I'm converted. I bought my first sports jacket in blue last week. Thank you for your content.
Can you do a video on the benefits of shopping with a stylist versus shopping on your own? Including how to shop for a stylist? I once heard an academic talking about the best “frivolous” money she ever spent and said it was hiring a stylist to go shopping with her for a day on a preset budget. She said she learned not only what to shop for but how to shop in her area. Curious if this is something men should try?
Go with a decent well established outfitter: you won't be allowed to leave the shop unless you're both satisfied. Remember - if a jacket (or whatever) 'doesn't work', the outfitter's name will suffer too. It's in both your interests that you leave fully satisfied with both the fit and the overall 'look'!
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What do you wear with your sports jacket? Comment below!
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thank you signor Antonio, sport jacket is my favourite item but there was something I was missing
How about a sport jacket maintenance video? And a business trip tutorial as well?
Sports jackets have become an essential part of my wardrobe in the past few years. Because of church I’ve always worn suits, something I learned from my father. When I started wearing sports jackets the versatility they gave me, being able to not wear a full suit but still be dressed up, was a godsend. Now in the past two months I’ve helped my father find sports jackets and complementary pants. As is said, “the student has become the teacher.”
I’m 15, I was in a clothes store, Ted Baker, and I got offered a job because I was, as he said, “very mature, and a well dressed man.” I was wearing a sports jacket and jeans with oxfords and a dress shirt. The jacket makes such a difference.
I love sports jackets! I'm 23 and I started wearing them around 1 year ago after watching some of your videos (and Aaron's videos too). Sports Jackets really make a difference when it comes to stand out from the crowd.
A well-fitting jacket is definitely a wardrobe staple! Thanks Antonio!👍🏼
I love sports jackets! I have a full wardrobe full of sports jackets and suits, but I find myself wearing a sports jacket 4 out of 5 days a week. I like the more casual nature of them and they are just more fun than a suit.
Awesome video. Back to the basics! Sports jackets are one of the best ways to take a mundane outfit up a notch and make you stand out from the crowd.
Agreed!
I’m a regular jacket-wearer, both casually and in business situations. I thought this was a very comprehensive and informative video. Well done.
Started liking to dress up around 27. Really enjoying sports jackets since I was around 30. Up to 4 suits now and 5 sport coats. To keep things easier I try to pick items that work with the color blue. 4 of my 5 sport coats are navy with varying patterns to keep them more versatile. Suits are navy, charcoal, light blue/grey and burgundy/brown- all solid besides the burgundy which is a barely visible windowpane. Now that I have a good versatile foundation, I enjoy playing around with the shirt/tie combos.
Thanks for this comment as a man in his early 20s I’m looking to change my clothing style
You gotta get yourself some tweed
Do I wear sports jackets as an elementary school teacher? - Hell yeah, I do rock the sports jacket at least once a week and it even goes together with manbun and beard. The kids love the look!!!
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My first jacket was an old mid gray herringbone tweed sports jacket that I love to death. It's so versatile that I can pretty much find a way to wear it in every season aside from super hot days.
I love the black & white herringbone tweed, it goes with anything! Tweed is the best sports coat material and it comes in so many different patterns/textures.
Yes I wear sports jackets love the versatility of wearing them..with my western boots and nice shirt and my caps.
I started wearing sport coats about 5 years ago because of your channel. I have come to love this type of content.
My manager was promoted to director and i had noticed a couple of things different about him. he bought a casual blazer (UK language) and a office safe cologne and the the first thing said to him that day youre looking smart and you smell amazing. i agree with this with this casual jacket and a good fragrance are two amazing things that put you above other people. great videos and im loving your channel, great inspiration :)
Thanks for posting this today Antonio! I have an appointment this coming Friday to get my first mortgage. I haven't thought much about an outfit yet, but now I think I'll wear my sports jacket with chinos and my Chelsea boots.
I've just started wearing sports jackets and it feels really good. I'm enjoying the process of fabrics and colors and fit. Makes a man feel like a man
Thank you for showing us fashion colors and not only the traditional style.
YOUR combinations are fresh and tasteful!
As you introduce patterns or increase the size of the pattern, the cool- to-clown-gauge will begin moving to the right pretty quickly. Movement-speed will increase exponentially with age 🙂. Great video with a a lot of useful tips - thanks!
Great video! I always try to wear a jacket,weather permitting here in the deep South. My reason,my father for one. I feel more finished,it elevates me from the rest of the crowd and I like having more pockets. If possible I default to a blazer unless in a very casual event. Thanks again on a great video and site!
I love sport coats and have almost a dozen! I have them for all the reasons given here. They just elevate a nan’s whole look without being as formal as a suit.
I wear them with jeans and slacks, usually with loafers, casual-ish dress shoes (like brogues), or Chelsea boots. I don’t usually wear them with oxfords or other more formal dress shoes. I almost always have a pocket square and on a more formal occasion will wear a tie. (At this point you might think that I would just wear a suit, but in my opinion there can be some events where a sportcoat, slacks, and tie would be appropriate but a suit would be too formal.)
My sport coats include a blue blazer with gold buttons, another blue blazer with gold buttons that fits slightly less well than the first, a brown and blue tweed, another brown and blue but with a different pattern and made of some other fabric, a blue and white seersucker, a black wool, A brownish tan linen for summer, a gray herringbone, a blue and red regatta blazer, and a Brown wool with a nice sheen on it (this happens to be my favorite of all the ones I own).
Again, I love sportcoats and consider them a part of my personal “daily uniform.”
Thanks Antonio! The best thing is to buy a jacket that fits the best , then take it to your tailor to have it properly fitted.
I have 8 sports jackets and all have been tailored to fit me perfectly...makes a HUGE difference , even to a jacket that fits well at the start. Things that I have found that make a big difference..._ sleeve length.
- -sleeve tapered to wrist.
Always enjoy your videos sir. -jacket length and waist fit.
Cheers,
Gregg.
Out of all the men stylist videos I watch... Without a doubt you have the best intro.. Always have a little head nod before I get my daily dose of advice...
Great video, very comprehensive with a lot of great tips. One quibble: single vent is perfectly appropriate for sports jackets, much more so than for suits. It's not just that it's cheap; the design was to support horseback riding and looks great for sports jackets especially in natural colors. It's another good way to differentiate the jacket from an odd suit jacket if you're like me and don't like patch pockets.
Yes, I wear sport jackets a majority of the time with Chino’s. Always get compliments in my profession as the situation dictates . One Blue fine check, and gray window pane that always get compliments.
Yes, I do wear sports jackets and navy blazers!! I like these as they are smart and elegant with the good fits, and I consider them to be essential in a good wardrobe. Cheers!!
Mr.antonio.I'm 24 years old collge student.i have 3 sports jacket now.all of them are vintage.i always trying to find excuse to wear it bcause it made mee feel amazing.
I started wearing a sport coat on a daily basis during Minnesota fall/winter/spring seasons while at my last job working in Marketing for a software design and development company.
Already standing out because I was 20-30 years older than the other 500 or so employees, I also wasn’t going to wear black graphic t-shirts.
After moves from Minneapolis to Nashville, to Milwaukee, and back to Minneapolis - before moving to San Antonio- I had decided to “weed” my wardrobe. I did so by removing, and donating, any and all clothing items that did not contain only various shades of blue, brown and white.
This allowed me to focus on more easily refresh my remaining sport coat collection with coordinating items including pocket squares and lapel pins.
This “minimization” of my wardrobe certainly paid off a couple years ago when I became legally blind.
Excellent video and perfect timing Antonio Sir! Guess you pulled it out of the ether, I have been looking at Tweed sports jackets to add to my fall/winter collection for a few days while checking your earlier related videos on this topic and you came up with this one, amazing!
This video came at the right time since I plan on purchasing a few sports jackets in the future for a minimal wardrobe are 3 of them okay or maybe 4?
Could you make a guide on how to find a blazer/sports coat that fits in the shoulder from somewhere like eBay. What you need to know, measurements that are relevant without going all out.
Like if I just see a blazer that I like and its a standard size, say 42 regular is your size and the jacket is listed as that size, what question should I be asking the seller to know if it fits in the shoulder?
Most sellers on eBay list the shoulder, chest, and sleeve length measurements. Measure a jacket that you own that fits perfect and look for a jacket that matches those measurements. I love buying (and selling) sports jackets on eBay!
I would also make sure that the brand you are buying is known for being true to size or premium, which would make it far more likely to be true to size. Sellers also will often provide more details if you ask for them like fabric or waist size
You have made me get in love with sport jackets. Thanks for your lessons; they have transformed the way I appear before others.
Now, I want to wear a sports jacket. 😀
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@@_M313 That's a lil harsh my friend.
@@_M313 The modern sports jacket is just a shorter hacking jacket - a riding jacket worn by both gents and ladies!
I want to start wearing sport coats, I am currently on a weight loss journey and once I am in shape again I will rebuild my wardrobe.
no, I wasnt aware that this was part of the success uniform. I'm here to learn 😃
Can't go wrong with a decent sports jacket: I've been wearing them most of my life. Currently my 'No1' jacket is a Gurteen Yorkshire Tweed dark green herringbone with subtle red/blue overchecking (the classic English country jacket in fact). Bought from an outfitter some miles away, but it is a perfect fit (it may as well be bespoke). Being tweed, I probably wouldn't be wearing it at this time of year, but in Britain it's a pretty awful summer so I'm still wearing it! To my mind, the sports jacket is an essential to anyone's wardrobe.
I began wearing sports jackets in high school. Things were a bit different back in the 1970s. As s high school student in those times wearing sports jackets set me apart from my friends. The teachers treated me differently. They acted as though I was on their level a little more than my contemporaries. I liked the feeling. There was another positive aspect to wearing a sports jacket; I always had a place to put the things I needed to have with me. Pens, wallet, reminder notes, etc. The pockets in my father's jackets became essential. As a result, my occasional style habit became a daily habit. Another plus was that I didn't get pulled over by the police, at all. I suppose they thought I was an adult. I kept this up through my brief time in college, then joined the military. The first time I saw my friend after entering the USAF, I wore my uniform. I went to a party being thrown by a member of the rock band that I played in and sang for. When I arrived on my motorcycle everyone was a wee bit surprised by my appearance. I'd had rock star hair, a lot like Robert Plant, blonde and a bit curly. Now, I had a crew cut and wore an Airman's uniform. The funniest thing was that I jammed with them and I sounded the same, I just looked differently.
Nevertheless, wearing sports jackets has been a constant for me since my high school days.
I wear them often with t-shirts, which does subject them to a little more wear since the collar is now rubbing against bare skin instead of a collared shirt. But it is a great and easy way to dress up what otherwise would be a pretty casual t-shirt + jeans/chinos outfit. Also great for virtual meetings where I'm just lounging around at home.
I'm looking to wear sport jackets for my profession. It's a casual environment where I teach real estate classes. I do not need a full suit and tie, nor do I want to wear one, but I do want to wear a jacket to keep a little business in my ensemble, so sports coats are exactly what I'm looking for i think. I've never had a professional dress code job, so I really have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to buying these types of clothes so your videos are a godsend for me! I live in Florida and I'm hot natured, so I'm thinking I might try a light grey linen or maybe a navy for my first jacket as you suggested.
You mentioned performance materials, any blend you would recommend for hot weather apart from linen? Thanks
Thank you. Now I realize I don't need a sports jacket, I need several to get a rotation and to adapt to the season. Much like rotating my sweaters. It's a lot easier to think about it this way, although it might take some time to build the wardrobe.
i always wear sport jackets, with pocket squares... it´s great and you have unlimited combinations,
I bought my first sports jacket today. And I'm planning on wearing it a lot. Thank you for your influence
I'm not a business type and I only wear suits to formal occasions. But I admit that a sports jacket can really elevate one's outfit. I mean, even if I wear jeans and t-shirt the jacket makes everything look smarter. I don't do it often but when I do I get compliments. The key is to nail the fit and to look nonchalant while wearing it cause if you're not used to jackets you might feel self-conscious. I think it's better to start with lighter, less structured jackets.
Thx Antonio, Ive been dressing old money classic look on my Zoom appointments and feel more confident and receive many compliments.
Really appreciated the changing jacket examples throughout the presentation. Well done.
Excellent video! That blue jacket at 10:00 is beautiful.
I wear jackets, but not as often as I would like.
I do wear sports jackets.The last one I had made was a peach and aqua check,worsted wool,peak lapels,double vent,rope shoulder,single button,will do the same with a multi colored check,both lined
Recently I have become interested in wearing blazers / sports jackets. I have worn suits for years (and I love to do so), but I want to add some flexibility & new options to my wardrobe. I think a sports jacket is the perfect piece to accomplish that. As I’m relatively new to sports jackets, I set out to do some research and found your videos. The content is great and really helped educate me on what to look for in a sports jacket. Thank you very much.
Antonio I have doubt I'm unable to find answer for is worsted wool fabric suitable for Indian climate ?
Hope you'll answer
I currently don't but am looking to buy my first one. I'm a leadership consultant on Zoom calls all day and want to show my clients that like the content I present, I'm world class. My typical issue has been that I haven't found a jacket that's comfortable for me to wear all day. I find them tight, especially in the armpit area. Looking to get some help from my local tailor once I find one that's generally a good fit, thanks to your video!
I have several sports jackets. Love 'em. They give a chap a good set of shoulders and there are lots of pockets to put stuff in !
I’ve been wearing sports jackets now for about 10 years and people comment positively on my dress-sense. People also seem to have an elevated respect for me and the look reinforces my personality and people’s perception of of.
@@masudtv what color / pattern and material would you recommend for someone's first /only jacket ? Feel free to send links to pics too
Haven't really worn a sport jacket in probably 15-20 years. Not that I shouldn't have, but most occasions where I would have I just went with a suit. Been looking to go back to them for 6 months or so. Mostly have been research though, haven't gone out and pulled the trigger on anything. This was a great timely video for me. Thanks for the info!
I wear a sport jacket every chance I get. Tweed is my go to for the fall, winter, and spring. I like cotton for the summer.
I do not wear jackets. I have been wanting to step up my wardrobe and been watching and learning from your channel for over a year now. I have bought a couple jacket that I can wear with jeans and business causal. I will continue to start to add to my collection. I have a blue linen and a charcoal to begin with. Thanks for the tips!
Recently invested in a MTM sport jacket from a local suit maker. Green Donegal tweed, lightweight half canvas, half lined, no vent. It really stands out yet easy to pair with nice jeans which is what I normally wear. Excited to wear it more now that the weather is cooler.
No vent? How do you sit down in it???!!!
@@paulcaswell2813 🤷♂️ unbutton it and sit down
I have 2 velvet sport jackets. 1 black and 1 olive green. I bought them 15 years ago for the first time ever in my life and they're the only ones I ever owned. I wear them casually when I'm not working in truck driving. I mix them with blue and black jeans and sometimes khaki's or single dress slacks. I really like them because they look casual at hangouts and some parties. My lady loves the velvet. She says it stands out and she loves the soft feel of the fabric. I would love to learn on buying more sport jackets of other kinds. While attending Catholic High School in NYC, the dean would allow blazers with slacks as an alternative to a suit. Coming home from the military before I drove a truck... I had a security job that had me wear a burgundy blazer that had gold buttons with grey slacks and a white shirt along with a navy blue clip-on tie for safety purposes. I kind of love the Blazer Sports jacket idea. However, I work blue collar and rarely go out and dress nice.
Thanks for not selling out to nothing but a huge add basically. You have lots of great relevant information. 👍 I like how you showcase so many sport coat combinations.
Great video, great video. Wss at the haberdashery last night looking at patterns for suits and sports jackets
Great video, per usual, Antonio. This gives me plenty of ideas on putting together a sports jacket ensemble. Many thanks!
Yes I do, because I love them, I feel comfortable and confidente.
Thanks Antonio, buying my first 2 Sportcoat Jackets tomorrow I hope. I'm just a little South of you in Illinois, big snow coming for all of us!
I wear them whenever the Texas summer heat doesn't drive me out of them. I wear them in the summer when I know I'm going to be in a/c all day. I do have a couple of linen sports coats, but they're not easy to find these days. Unlined jackets aren't easy to find, either. I think the issue there is that the market for jackets isn't great enough for stores to provide more choices. I haven't found a "performance fabric" coat that I've liked.
Sports jackets are my jam - easy way to level up style in one piece. Thanks for the info!
I have started to build my sport jacket collection thatnks to this video. Very informative and comprehensive
Sir Will you please make a video on black sneakers🙏😀😊
I enjoyed the informative video. I have a question. I'm curious about the length of the jacket you wore. I bought a sports jacket this time and it was 76.5cm long. I am about 174.5cm tall, so please let me know if the figures are appropriate. Thank you.
Great video. In the UK we tend to call Sports Jackets - Blazers by default as they are known to be a stand alone piece without a matching pair of trousers.
Blazers and sports jackets are totally different animals. Even the sleeve construction is different (especially at the shoulder), and of course patch pockets on blazers are 'de rigeur'!
@@paulcaswell2813 In the US - yes. Terminology differs in the UK was my point.
Just bought a fall/winter herringbone by Todd Snyder, can't wait to rock it this coming season.
I've learned so much from your channel. This is one of my first stops on UA-cam. Thanks brother. I bought my first yesterday.
This has been extremely helpful. Thank you. I hope you do start your own jacket line. Keep up the great work.
I never owned a sports jacket and I wanted to start dressing more age appropriate because I am going to be 44 years old very soon. I have always liked the look of a sports jacket. Can you tell me option in purchasing one? How much am I going to pay? Should I go to The Men’s Wearhouse and get fitted for one? Should I take a chance and buy one off of Amazon? Any suggestions would be helpful.
Glad you made the Sports Jacket video because you have mentioned them many times. I don't wear one currently, looking to add a couple to the wardrobe.
No, why? I don't own one..
The reason is that it's hard to finde a reseller on those kinds of clothes in my are. But I assure that in a close future I will buy one.
So ceep these videos coming so when it's time I can get the right jacket for me.
Some general care, maintenance and protection (like agenst moth etc) for the different types of fabric would also be nice to see.
Ceep up the good work Antonio, your videos are great. 👍
I've recently started wearing sports jackets. Where I work is mostly very casual so I up it, some, with a sport jacket.
Thank you for all your videos. Came across your channel looking to upgrade my wardrobe. Just ordered 3 made to measure sport coats yesterday - navy, medium grey, and brown to add to my stable of outfits. Working on some vests now too.
I'd like to start wearing sports jackets but am still a beginner in building outfits. Suits are easier because of the matched pants already. Can we get a video on building outfits around sports coats?
I'm doing research to buy my first sports jacket and this video was absolutely helpfull. I think it was already mentioned but a video on the maintenance of this garment would be really great.
Great video! Very helpful. Trying to find me a sports jacket that’s close to fitting. Sadly I am 5’ so 98% of all I find is smallest 36s
At last the video I'm looking for!🤩
Thanks for checking it out Philip!
@@RealMenRealStyle can you tackle the mandarin suit and the chinese collar?
I wear sport coats!
The reason I wear them is because they are extremely versatile in alot of situations. It's a more casual way to look more formal even though it's a casual jacket.
Antonio, where can I find that blue wool jacket at 9:55?
I just started getting sports jackets. I have to a nice buff I had my seamstress change the buttons on and a nice tweed of white and black spotted material.I'm in Florida so I need to get a linen jacket or two or three.
Do you have a good video on matching your sport jacket and pants and shirt colors? I love to wear jackets but seem to feel limited on what I can match my jacket with.
I’m 14, 6’4, and pretty muscular for my age and I’m going to get a sports coat for a gift, this will be so useful to find the right one for me, thank you
Not a man, I'm a lady that drafts/makes bespoke garments, love the Sports Jacket style. Annoyingly it's very difficult to find a heap of information re. drafting these. My problem was solved when I was looking at garment cutting book from late 1800s specifically on "men's sporting garments" so the thing (in Britain) that they actually played sports in..... you guessed it the cut was the same.... superb. Great channel btw.
*** sorry, should have said; Garment cut from late 1800s not the "exact same" but much easier than modifying modern basic suit sloper into sports jacket, I do love how the iconic cuts keep coming back
Watch Okey videos on UA-cam he speak on this and is more experience than this dude
Anyone else love that Antonio seems to be having more fun with these videos?
Great vid my friend! I work at a 5 star 5 diamond hotel here in Vancouver. So many times I see couples out for an evening and the men could look SO much better if they were in a jacket. Totally agree with your mission!!
I only own one black suit, but since watching your videos I'm converted. I bought my first sports jacket in blue last week. Thank you for your content.
How about now? One year later.
Can you do a video on the benefits of shopping with a stylist versus shopping on your own? Including how to shop for a stylist?
I once heard an academic talking about the best “frivolous” money she ever spent and said it was hiring a stylist to go shopping with her for a day on a preset budget. She said she learned not only what to shop for but how to shop in her area. Curious if this is something men should try?
Go with a decent well established outfitter: you won't be allowed to leave the shop unless you're both satisfied. Remember - if a jacket (or whatever) 'doesn't work', the outfitter's name will suffer too. It's in both your interests that you leave fully satisfied with both the fit and the overall 'look'!
Usually I'll wear a sports jacket to an upscale dinner. However, I tried the T-shirt combo when on vacation and my wife loved it!
I’m going for a custom made sports jacket, what inside lining would you prefer with a wool patterned material?
This guy knows too much about jackets 😱..... Respect from India 🙏
I don’t have a jacket and am planning to get a sport jacket. That’s why I’m watching this clip. Good advice, thanks.
You actually answered all my questions about this subject. Great video!!
I’ll be getting my first sports jacket soon, and I’m excited!!!
Antonio always has awesome fitting sport coats.
I've never worn or owned a sports jacket and will be buying one soon, more than likely will be custom made. I want it to be the perfect fit.
Thank you sir! I need to get my first few sport jackets and get set up for special dates. 👍 You have given me everything I need to know.
The best sport jackets are the Don Johnson on Mimai Vice😁