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Sports coat suit jacket differences

EightySix Four

EightySix Four

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I have a 3 button single, 3 pocket (two at the sides, one at the breast) suit jacket, can it also be mistmached with a pair of jeans and used as a sports jacket, or is this a no no?
 
There's no real difference. It all depends on the look of the jacket for whether it would work with your outfit.
 
Originally posted by: Mo0o
There's no real difference. It all depends on the look of the jacket for whether it would work with your outfit.
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Exactly, he can get away with that jacket but something like a tuxedo jacket would be too formal to match jeans.
 
The differences are obvious between a suitcoat and a sportscoat in the material, fit and pattern. You may be able to get away with swapping them depending on fit and material. I used to do it in a pinch and realized It looked pretty bad, but it got by in a pinch. After that I got two nice sportscoats for just such occasions.

Try the suitcoat with your outfit to see what you think - it "can" work. But the sportscoat just works so much better, especially with the shirt you linked to.
 
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
jacket

http://www.menswearhouse.com/w...R/329602VER_S08_DF.jpg

shirt

http://www.hollisterco.com/hol...ion/19217_01_900_x.jpg


Obviously no rolled up sleeves
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Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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Thanks! 🙂
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Hell, even if it doesn't "work" and people make fun of you, you can just reply with "Heh, I guess this is just too ahead of your time. Don't worry, you guys will be getting around to it in another couple of years."
 
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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The lower hang of a suitcoat will be obvious - that's one of the big differences. A suitcoat is meant to be worn with a suit (shows tie, hangs low).

A sportcoat is not, it's shorter and normally has more casual pockets and is meant to be worn open.

But like I said, you "can" get away with using a suitcoat, just depends.
 
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp
Originally posted by: crazySOB297
jacket

http://www.menswearhouse.com/w...R/329602VER_S08_DF.jpg

shirt

http://www.hollisterco.com/hol...ion/19217_01_900_x.jpg


Obviously no rolled up sleeves
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Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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Thanks! 🙂
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Hell, even if it doesn't "work" and people make fun of you, you can just reply with "Heh, I guess this is just too ahead of your time. Don't worry, you guys will be getting around to it in another couple of years."
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:thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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The lower hang of a suitcoat will be obvious - that's one of the big differences. A suitcoat is meant to be worn with a suit (shows tie, hangs low).

A sportcoat is not, it's shorter and normally has more casual pockets and is meant to be worn open.

But like I said, you "can" get away with using a suitcoat, just depends.
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Yeah the best is to get a sport coat I agree, but hes not making a huge fashion police mistake with what hes picking IMHO.
 
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Yeah the best is to get a sport coat I agree, but hes not making a huge fashion police mistake with what hes picking IMHO.
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Oh I agree. I just got tired of being in between like OP was and picked up some really nice sportcoats on sale for 50 bucks a piece at like 75% off.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Yeah the best is to get a sport coat I agree, but hes not making a huge fashion police mistake with what hes picking IMHO.
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Oh I agree. I just got tired of being in between like OP was and picked up some really nice sportcoats on sale for 50 bucks a piece at like 75% off.
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I use to have quite a few myself, all kinds of different colors and styles to keep it fresh.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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The lower hang of a suitcoat will be obvious - that's one of the big differences. A suitcoat is meant to be worn with a suit (shows tie, hangs low).

A sportcoat is not, it's shorter and normally has more casual pockets and is meant to be worn open.

But like I said, you "can" get away with using a suitcoat, just depends.
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What??? :shocked: :shocked:

Sportcoats and suit coats should fit the same on a person.

Now there are style differences, in that you can have peaked/notch lapels, single-breasted vs double-breasted, and 2 or 3 buttons. You can also have flapped/besom/patch pockets, with or without a ticket pocket.

But coat length, arm length and all the main measurements should be the same between a suit and a sportcoat.

 
Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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The lower hang of a suitcoat will be obvious - that's one of the big differences. A suitcoat is meant to be worn with a suit (shows tie, hangs low).

A sportcoat is not, it's shorter and normally has more casual pockets and is meant to be worn open.

But like I said, you "can" get away with using a suitcoat, just depends.
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What??? :shocked: :shocked:

Sportcoats and suit coats should fit the same on a person.

Now there are style differences, in that you can have peaked/notch lapels, single-breasted vs double-breasted, and 2 or 3 buttons. You can also have flapped/besom/patch pockets, with or without a ticket pocket.

But coat length, arm length and all the main measurements should be the same between a suit and a sportcoat.
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We'll have to agree to disagree, they are completely different, wear differently, etc. Just all around aren't even comparable. But for sure that is matter of opinion.
 
Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp

Dont see any reason why that wont work, seems like a basic black coat, some nice jeans and good pair of shoes should be stylin. :thumbsup:
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The lower hang of a suitcoat will be obvious - that's one of the big differences. A suitcoat is meant to be worn with a suit (shows tie, hangs low).

A sportcoat is not, it's shorter and normally has more casual pockets and is meant to be worn open.

But like I said, you "can" get away with using a suitcoat, just depends.
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What??? :shocked: :shocked:

Sportcoats and suit coats should fit the same on a person.

Now there are style differences, in that you can have peaked/notch lapels, single-breasted vs double-breasted, and 2 or 3 buttons. You can also have flapped/besom/patch pockets, with or without a ticket pocket.

But coat length, arm length and all the main measurements should be the same between a suit and a sportcoat.
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Sport coats are usually more loose and there should be some differences in the pockets. I agree on the length of the arm and coat itself.
 
Don't most sportscoats have a double split in the back? I've never really paid much attention but it just popped into my head.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Don't most sportscoats have a double split in the back? I've never really paid much attention but it just popped into my head.
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No, the vents are a designer-specific thing and have no correlation to whether you are talking about a sport coat or a suit jacket. Either can have a center vent, side vents, or no vents.

I am still at a loss to understand what you are talking about in saying that a suit jacket "hangs lower." I have owed at least 20 suits and as many sport coats, including makers as disparate as Zegna, Armani Collezioni, Zanella, Mani, Hickey-Freeman, Hart Schaffner & Marx, Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole, Joseph Abboud, Corneliani and St. Andrews, and have never observed that a suit jacket "hangs lower." The major difference in my experience is that sport coats sometimes use fabrics that are either too heavy for pants or would not make durable pants (such as cashmere), have patterns that would look strange in pants, or are too casual in cut to work as a suit. The actual fit should be essentially the same (e.g., a 42L Zegna sport coat will fit like a 42L suit jacket).
 
Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone
I am still at a loss to understand what you are talking about in saying that a suit jacket "hangs lower." I have owed at least 20 suits and as many sport coats, including makers as disparate as Zegna, Armani Collezioni, Zanella, Mani, Hickey-Freeman, Hart Schaffner & Marx, Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole, Joseph Abboud, Corneliani and St. Andrews, and have never observed that a suit jacket "hangs lower." The major difference in my experience is that sport coats sometimes use fabrics that are either too heavy for pants or would not make durable pants (such as cashmere), have patterns that would look strange in pants, or are too casual in cut to work as a suit. The actual fit should be essentially the same (e.g., a 42L Zegna sport coat will fit like a 42L suit jacket).
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I've never had a tailor fit me differently for a sportcoat vs a suit jacket. The only differences are styles (# of buttons, single/double breasted, type of pockets, number of vents, etc...) and fabric choices (look and weight of cloth).
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Don't most sportscoats have a double split in the back? I've never really paid much attention but it just popped into my head.
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No vent is the most formal, and usually reserved for formal outfits (tuxedo, dinner jacket)

Otherwise, single vs double vent is personal preference as to which you like best and which looks better.
 
Originally posted by: GarfieldtheCat
Originally posted by: spidey07
Don't most sportscoats have a double split in the back? I've never really paid much attention but it just popped into my head.
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No vent is the most formal, and usually reserved for formal outfits (tuxedo, dinner jacket)

Otherwise, single vs double vent is personal preference as to which you like best and which looks better.
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Double vents >>> single vent.
All mine are double vented.

If I see a jacket that is not double vented, I don't buy it.
 
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