Friday, April 3, 2015

Gentlemen: Sport Jackets vs. Blazers vs. Suit Jackets via Art of Manliness

True Gentlemen should know the difference.


Sports jackets. Suit jackets. Blazers. Most men use these terms interchangeably, as do many men’s clothing retailers.
Because of this, the differences between these three classic menswear pieces ends up being a mystery. Are these jackets really all that different? (Yes, they are!) And why should a man even care to take the time to learn these details?
Let me give you three reasons:
1) It’ll save you money. Armed with this knowledge, you can buy the right jacket that will stand the test of time.
2) You’ll show respect to others. Each of these jackets has a slightly different level of formality. You don’t want to try wearing a sports jacket to an event that calls for a suit.
3) You’ll learn a bit of history. Each of these jackets has its own unique story of how it came to be. Understanding this helps you grasp the changes men have lived through over the last 150 years.
Continue Reading here: www.artofmanliness.com/suit-sport-jacket-blazer-difference

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