Sports jacket features and details
Sports jackets feature either two, or three buttons; again contemporary tastes favour two buttons, creating a long elegant line from the collarbone to the base of the chest. The pockets are predominantly straight flap pockets with a single welted breast pocket. Vents are an essential feature on any well-tailored Sports Jacket, be this a single centre vent or a double vent.
What is a sport jacket?
As the name suggests, the term Sports Jacket is derived from the 19th Victorian sporting pedigree of the style. More specifically from the
tweed jackets that were worn when pursuing the country sports made popular by Queen Victoria herself. Tweed is the ideal fabric for hunting, shooting or fishing, it’s warm, hardwearing, and the heather and moss tones of the time were perfect in a rural sporting context. The sporting jacket in those days was necessarily loose fitting, to allow for free movement with gun or rod. And the lapels were long and tapered, making it easy for the wearer to access the multiple inside pockets used for storing sporting paraphernalia.
Sports jackets today
Over the years, as menswear evolved away from the strict dress codes of the Victorian age, gentlemen began to favour their tweed sports coat out with sporting life. The comfort offered by the less strict tailoring made the Tweed Sport Jacket ideal for the informal daywear that was now acceptable. By the 1930’s the Tweed Sports Jacket had become a staple in a gentleman’s wardrobe. It was the stylish option for the modern man, the preferred choice of the Madison Avenue Exec and the backbone of the Mad Men look. Today, the Tweed Sports Jacket for men retains the features of this period. The jacket is cut to sit at the base of the hips. The fit is an easy flattering line, though contemporary tastes do tend to favour a lightly tailored silhouette known as the English Fit.
Our sports jacket collection
Every man should have at least one, if not several well-crafted sports coats in their wardrobe. Today, mens sports jackets are manufactured in a bewildering variety of fabrics, some more worthy than others. Investing in a good Tweed Sports Jacket will mean you’re sartorially set for life. You will be able to step confidently into any situation.
Some of our exclusive Humes Sport Jackets
Magee Sports Jackets
Hume's, Magee and
Brook Taverner use only the finest 100% wool tweed cloth for their Tweed Sports Jackets. With traditional tweeds that include bright overchecks in blues, pinks and purples over mossy green and moor brown bases, along with Harris Tweeds and of course Donegal tweeds from Magee, there is a sports jacket style to suit every taste.
How to style a sports jacket
These are jackets to be worn however you please depending on the occasion.
Casual Sports Jacket Style
For a more relaxed look style your sports coat with jeans such as a
denim jean or moleksin jean and
boots or
deck shoes. Pairing your jacket with an open collared
shirt or
polo shirt will add to your casual style, although a sports jacket will elevate any look. This style is ideal for family gatherings, relaxed work events or a day out shopping.
Country Sports Jacket Style
Pair your sports jacket with a pair of
chinos and
boots or smart shoes, along with a
tattersall checked shirt and
William Lockie sweater. A
quarter zip sweater is a great way to add another base of colour to your outfit without showing too much of your shirt. This style is perfect for a day at the races or a country show.
Occasion Sports Jacket Style
For a smart occasion, we recommend styling your sports jacket with a smart pair of
chinos and good
shoes or
boots, suede boots and shoes are a great option for added sharpness. When the occasion calls for it a shirt and
tie pulled together with a good
leather belt will add the finishing touches to your style.
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