How to Tell the Difference Between a Suit Coat and a Sport Coat
The similarities between the cut of a suit jacket and a sport jacket are remarkable--both are cut to create a "V" shape down the chest, and in doing so, they frame a man’s face. Depending on the cut, a man’s jacket can make him look taller, thinner, winder or smaller. A suit coat can make a man look the best in his business attire, and a sport coat can put a casual spin on business attire. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look at the entire outfit. Suit jackets are tailored to be worn with slacks that often match the jacket in fabric and print (although this is not a hard and fast rule). Vests will are also more likely to be worn with only a suit coat and not a sport coat. Sport coats are often accompanied with jeans or corduroy pants. Fewer people wear sport coats with slacks.
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Check out the pattern and color. Solid colors and subdued patterns tend to accompany suit jackets. Colors and fabrics of suit jackets are meant to be worn with matching slacks. Sport coats tend to have bolder.
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Feel the fabric. Sport coat fabrics can be bolder and include more unusual fabrics such as navy wool, camel hair, madras, corduroy and plaid. Well-made suits tend to be made out of natural fibers such as wool and sometimes cotton. Less expensive suits tend to be made out of or are a polyester mix.
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Look at the buttons. Buttons tend to be larger and bolder in style on sport coats. Buttons on suits tend to be smaller and blend in with the dominate color of the suit jacket.
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