A Blazer, Sports Jacket and Suit Jacket Walk Into a Bar...
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Fall is the BEST time of year to break out classic layering fashion pieces and top them off with a blazer or jacket.
What's the difference, you ask?! I had the same question and did not know what direction to turn to while shopping to get those statement classics that I was searching for. So let me give you a little further information on what the difference is. Pay attention! There may be a quiz at the end...
A BLAZER is a jacket that is not required to match any other piece of clothing, yet still has a regal look - after all it was derived from the Royal British Army. Many times, a blazer will have decorated buttons, one chest pocket, and a lighter weight material.
A SPORT JACKET can be worn inside or outside and come in various weights depending on the season. Although, still a tailored look a suit jacket is more casual in overall appearance. A suit jacket was often the GO TO jacket for outdoor activity centuries ago and give that more sporty look, which is exactly how they got their namesake.
A SUIT JACKET is the most prestigious of the three. This jacket is not meant to be worn casually or outside but in a professional or special occasion setting. Typically a suit jacket is made out of finer materials and is fitted.
QUIZ TIME!
Question:
How many buttons does a sport jacket have?
Answer:
That was a TRICK question! The type or amount of buttons to not define the type of jacket or blazer.
Thanks for playing along!!! And if you don't have those GO TO blazers or jackets, we have LOTS to choose from! (Many still new with tags!)
Fall is the BEST time of year to break out classic layering fashion pieces and top them off with a blazer or jacket.
What's the difference, you ask?! I had the same question and did not know what direction to turn to while shopping to get those statement classics that I was searching for. So let me give you a little further information on what the difference is. Pay attention! There may be a quiz at the end...
A BLAZER is a jacket that is not required to match any other piece of clothing, yet still has a regal look - after all it was derived from the Royal British Army. Many times, a blazer will have decorated buttons, one chest pocket, and a lighter weight material.
A SPORT JACKET can be worn inside or outside and come in various weights depending on the season. Although, still a tailored look a suit jacket is more casual in overall appearance. A suit jacket was often the GO TO jacket for outdoor activity centuries ago and give that more sporty look, which is exactly how they got their namesake.
A SUIT JACKET is the most prestigious of the three. This jacket is not meant to be worn casually or outside but in a professional or special occasion setting. Typically a suit jacket is made out of finer materials and is fitted.
QUIZ TIME!
Question:
How many buttons does a sport jacket have?
Answer:
That was a TRICK question! The type or amount of buttons to not define the type of jacket or blazer.
Thanks for playing along!!! And if you don't have those GO TO blazers or jackets, we have LOTS to choose from! (Many still new with tags!)
