Better Than a Suit? 5 Advantages of Sport Coats

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00:00 Introductions

Sportcoats (also called sports jackets, sports coats, or sports jackets), which are tailored jackets designed to be worn without matching trousers, definitely get less attention when thinking about the basics. Even if you wear a sport coat, most people will compliment you by saying “nice suit” or “I like your suit” because the general public is less aware of the differences.

01:40 History

They have been considered secondary to suits because they’re less formal. Originally appeared in the latter half of the 19th century to be worn for outdoor sporting activities like shooting, fishing, and riding horses, so strictly not for business.

5 Advantages of Sport Coats

02:57 1. People won’t assume you’re from the office.
It has less of an obvious connection with work and business, so you can wear it more widely.

04:06 2. A sport coat fits into the business casual dress code.
With a sport coat, you can indulge your interest in classic style at work with less risk of sticking out like a sore thumb, especially if you don’t wear a tie.

05:40 3. A sport coat is easier to dress down.
You can wear a sport coat more freely to places that aren’t formal settings like the movies, on the weekend, to drinks on Friday night, etc.

07:25 4. A sport coat has greater durability than a suit.
The fabrics used for sport coats are purposely intended to make them tough and durable because they were originally designed for outdoor activities in the country.

10:24 5. A sport coat allows more style possibilities.
First, if you like patterns, a sport coat lets you use them on a larger scale. Secondly, simply by adding a pair of pants, you introduce complexity and more possibilities into an outfit.

12:28 Conclusion
While a suit is an easy option, it is the more formal choice and can look like you’re at the office. The advantages of a sport coat boil down to its versatility as you can wear one on more occasions and in multiple ways. For that reason it’s truly appreciated by true connoisseurs of classic men’s style.

12:52 Outfit Rundown

[DrJordanBCooper]

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.

[DemetriosLevi]

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.

[Charlie-zhyd]

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

[viclucyzia]

I love sport coats. Casual but elegant. My collection is growing...

[pikewerfer]

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!!

[asterixc]

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.

[KomradeKrusher]

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.

[dipro]

This is actually one of the most informative and educational videos you guys even made.

[comicog]

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.

[JohnJApanovitch]

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.

[bigprettyman]

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.

[mb-watches]

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.

[chrismitchell]

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!

[ivanlouisjbarrantes]

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!

[HN-vdnd]

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.

[Hybris]

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.

[NTPEnjoyer]

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.

[generalvoor]

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.

[robertknitzer]

Excellent presentation. I love the versatility of sporty coats.

[CobblerBob]

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.