From Our EIC: Let's Talk Sport Coats

"Fall is the perfect time to invest in a good sport coat. They look great with jeans and an oxford, even with a tie if we're to believe the most vocal menswear types these days. They look great with some wool trousers or, as the temperatures drop even lower, over a sweater. The best options are unstructured, bordering on slouchy, and, ideally, feature some sort of texture. Now is not the time for the sheen of a business suit."

"Also, a note on price and sizing. I've foregone any sport coat sold in S/M/L/XL sizes rather than traditional suiting sizes. The former tend to be of lower quality and frequently have very odd proportions and details that very much make them a crapshoot for all but the most casual settings. That said, I'd still encourage you to walk into any store in your local mall and try one of them on - you might find that it fits you perfectly."

Fall offers ideal conditions for wearing sport coats as versatile layers. Sport coats pair well with jeans and an oxford, can be worn with a tie, and layer effectively over wool trousers or sweaters as temperatures drop. The best sport coats are unstructured and slightly slouchy, and should feature textured fabrics such as tweed, corduroy, and Shetland wool with subtle patterns. Shiny suit fabrics are inappropriate for casual fall styling. Traditional suiting sizes are preferable to generic S/M/L/XL garments because the latter often indicate lower quality and odd proportions. Trying mass-market sizes in-store can still yield a good fit. Seven timeless options endure seasonally.

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