8 Secrets Of A Great Summer Sport Coat Or Blazer - Gentleman's Gazette

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Many many believe that as long as they felt lightweight suit jackets, they're ready for summer but that's not true. Basically, we have 8 core principles that are important for a summer sport coat.
1. Start with the right weight.
-- lighter fabrics insulate less and feel cooler. However, if your fabric is too light, you will have lots of wrinkles, it will look bad and you have to find the right balance. Overall, about 8 to 9 ounces or 240 - 270 grams is a good start a weight because it will give you a drape.
2. Remember weight is not everything, The weave is even more important.
-- The weave of a jacket is extremely important because if it's tightly woven, it will breathe less and in order to feel cool you want to have as much air flow as possible.
-- A great open weave fabric is a so called fresco fabric because when you stand you can really feel every wind and it makes you feel cool.
-- In order to determine if your fabric is open weave or closed, one good way to do it is actually hold it against the light source, like a light bulb and look through it and an open weave fabric is so open you could almost read a book through it or some text in a magazine versus a tightly woven fabric is so that you cannot really read anything through it.
3. Opt for texture.
-- Unlike suits, sport coats are meant to be worn in a more casual environment.
-- You want the garment to be relaxed, distinctly different from the suit jacket. Basically, you will be well dressed without being overdressed and texture is a really great way to help you achieve that.
-- In order to get texture, you want coarse weaves and yarns that are slightly irregular you get some knobs. F
4. Go with unlined jackets (fully unlined or half lined)
-- The open weave of your fabric is not enough because you have a second layer of fabric inside your jacket which is the lining. Linings are typically made from viscose, bemberg cupro or sometime silk which are all natural fibers or based on cellulose which is a natural fiber and they're very lightweight however, the weave is so tight that it restricts airflow.
5. Select the sewn interlining also known as canvas.
-- Basically, when you have a piece of fabric, it's two dimensional flat, in order to keep it in a certain shape, three dimensional around your chest, you have to fixate the interlining to the outer fabric and connect them.
6. Go with a bold pattern.
- When you have an open weave fabric, what happens is you can see through one way but also the other way and you don't want people to see what you're wearing on the inside or if you have a pen in your pocket. So ideally, a bold pattern a makes sure you look very differnt from business men but also it helps to make your garment not see through.
7. Embrace strong colors
-- What's also important is you never want solids, you also want slightly mottled colors. Basically, you can be as creative as you want, maybe red or orange or something turquoise. All these colors can work and it depends on how comfortable you are and how strong they are.
8. Choose a single breasted jacket and pay attention to details
-- make sure that you either have patch pockets on your chest, on your side and you can also have details like a center pleat in the back or like shooting pleats, you can have angled pockets, maybe contrasting color or a little colored tab.
-- As far as accessories go, in summer sport coats, I prefer to wear bow ties when it's hot because it doesn't drape all the way along my body which can oftentimes insulate and make you feel warmer than you have to be. If you want to wear a tie, I suggest you go with knit ties because they have a very open weave and they let the air go through.
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[@Blyt03]

you can tell he is totally passionate about men's style and enjoys it, it makes the video so much more enjoyable.

[@gentlemansgazette]

I ambindeed passionate about all of this. Glad it shows!

[@Blyt03]

Yeah it really does. Really enjoy your site and videos. I hope you post more soon =D

[@tomkenning5482]

Yes, you can tell he knows what he is talking about too.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Jack, yes it is very fitting indeed. For some reason, I cannot reply directly to your comments. Maybe you have to change some settings...

[@brenbrady]

+Gentleman's Gazette Ever consider doing a winter/fall version of this video?

[@momotheelder7124]

Good point about the lining. I never understood the logic of a linen jacket fully lined with polyester. Totally defeats the point of using linen in the first place.

[@burritodog3634]

very true! make sure you look out for that when buying

[@endautrestermes]

love that shirt, so much punch and balance at the same time

[@umershah4618]

best thing ever happened to youtube is this channel. I salute you man.You are so professional. Keep up the great work😀

[@zhenxinraysong3846]

What an excellent lesson I learned from you! Thank you so much!

[@MartinGrauer]

Really enjoyed this video! I need to buy a new summer sport coat, so this was very helpful.

[@shoutshollers]

Just realized I own a shirt in that pattern that I have worn this summer. Great video as always.

[@_wey]

Very detailed info & always on point. Thanks raphael! Cheers

[@Aaronheirofisildur]

I just love vintage GG

[@ingomarthaler3653]

Very informativ! Very structured and clear explanation! Looking forward for more videos!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Ingo Marthaler Thanks. Please spread the word.

[@jqc0990]

I always find it funny that your last name is Schneider. It is very fitting, don't you think?

[@mickeytran1936]

Jack Callahan cutter?

[@julians.2597]

@@mickeytran1936 it's the profession of tailor. Literal translation is cutter though, true.

[@OneTalaw]

Thank you for the content, is very reassuring to know that someone else knows as much as I do about clothing. Keep the videos coming, many thanks. Louis USN(Ret).

[@TRocksGarage777]

Very informative video with some really good tips. I live in central Florida and staying cool is a challenge.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Glad you liked it.

[@jqc0990]

Always a very informative video great job.

[@Kadaf1]

Brilliant video, it helped me choose my summer sport coat :-)

[@billfang8065]

I like the description of the full canvas.

[@roger8654]

Love the look in this video

[@andygomez0206]

Thank you for a good video and excellent tips. just what I was looking for as Im about to get a tailor jackets

[@ProductNoel]

This video is soooo much needed and great info. Thank Sir.

[@gentlemansgazette]

+Product Noel Great to hear that. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more. ;)

[@endautrestermes]

that outfit is sharp and fun, thanks for the inspiration.

[@gentlemansgazette]

You are welcome.

[@MeToo-py1tq]

Loved this video content! Would like to see some examples of what is a canvas versus have canvas but other than that this is great! Can you do a rehash of this video an updated one with a few more examples and also a colder season version of this video? Thanks

[@SuperRip7]

I like the white sport coat.

[@andjelkovicjasmin2954]

Good video Mr. Schneider!

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

most of my h&m blazers are quarter lined/half lined very comfortable for the $60 price point

[@ouija4338]

I like your format and you use your time effective to go into more detail than most channels. Have you done, or can you do something about suspenders? When to/not to wear them?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you Ouija. We will keep your suggestion in mind. :)

[@JimHep]

I just picked up a grey unconstructed bonobos wool blazer. I am wanting to wear this with brown loafers/olive chinos/classic white OBD. The blazer has black buttons. Should I get them replaced so they don’t clash with the shoes/belt? Thanks!

[@sferris33]

Where did you buy your Panama jacket? What kind of sport jackets do you recommend for me. I live in Vegas where it gets 100-117. What stores sell Gagliardi. I really want to try them on before I buy.

[@jackeddemon]

Do you recommend Ermenegildo Zegna?

[@MrTruthislight]

Great info. Linen verses wool 4 summer?

[@atopalian]

what are some manufacturers that your recommend for summer sport coats?

[@decoloniality]

Is the collar gap normal - such as at 8:47 - in summer jackets or unlined jacket? Just wondering.

[@Matthewwpace]

Where do you recommend getting a good summer blazer or suit?

[@momotheelder7124]

light blue is a bit tricky for high contrast (dark hair light skin) individuals as it may make them look washed out - unless combined with a dark shirt or striped shirt and accessories.

[@robertdevoy3119]

That's definitely me.

[@TenaciousTimGaming]

It is always very exciting when you release a new video, especially one that is very applicable to me! I'm in the market for a summer sport coat. Might I say that your outfit in this video was very sharp, I would love to have something just like it. Do you have any recommendations for nice summer sport coats that aren't bad quality but aren't ridiculously expensive? Thank you Raphael!

[@gentlemansgazette]

TenaciousTimGaming Read the article, where I recommend a brand that offers affordable summer sport coats... gagliardi.eu/?Banner&SpringSummer2015&Ad1&GentlemansGazettess15

[@TenaciousTimGaming]

Gentleman's Gazette Thank you very much!

[@TenaciousTimGaming]

+Gentleman's Gazette What trousers were you wearing in this video?

[@arunsandhu777]

Please talk about summer wedding clothes...

[@TheRoshan89]

i've become mcuh more dressy these days, i no longer wear sneakers, only wear chelsea boots and if its too hot i wear boat shoes + shorts... in the cold winter i wear a peacoat, but for light spring jacket can I just use a sport coat since I do not like how most "spring jackets" look and my peacoat is too hot?

[@gentlemansgazette]

+TheRoshan89 Sounds like you made a good style choice.

[@chris61981]

What is the difference between a blazer jacket and a sports coat?

[@manuelsoto2895]

Where i live is impossible wear a sport coat on summer, the weather is too hot.

[@robertthompson3591]

the point of attachment on the jacket you are wearing seems odd why is it raised above the shoulder?

[@Eskeeter03]

There's no such thing as a mesh lining for a summer sports coat/ blazer?

[@3fras]

I love the shirt you are wearing!! What brand is it?

[@gentlemansgazette]

+Miles_Albus Siniscalchi.

[@MrShazaamable]

how come your site is called "fort belevedere"? a hometown or residence? or just a cool name?

[@christianleblanc2842]

I lived in hot and humid South Carolina for 50 years. My opinion is half-lined is not detectably cooloer than fully-lined, but rarely looks as good.

[@RyanPatrickOwens]

Where in the world did you get your shirt? I must have one like it.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Ryan Owens The shirt is from Siniscalchi in Milan, Italy.

[@RyanPatrickOwens]

Cheers. Looks as though I'll have to go to Milan sometime soon.

[@hectorvillafuerte3774]

What exactly is the coat at 09:55? I like it :)

[@gentlemansgazette]

Hector Villafuerte If you had read the article, you would have known right away gagliardi.eu/shop/green-navy-overcheck-jacket/?Banner&SpringSummer2015&Ad1&GentlemansGazettess15

[@hectorvillafuerte3774]

Gentleman's Gazette thanks Sven, great video!

[@Kadaf1]

Yes great looking jacket

[@Cling30]

Salutation, what to wear on a formal event during summer?

[@lbmautos]

I wonder what shoes he's wearing?

[@Duggibobo1]

What do you think of Boglioli's Prince Of Wales sport coat with patch pockets?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Oliver Näsström linnk please.

[@Duggibobo1]

+Gentleman's Gazette cdn.careofcarl.com/bilder/artiklar/zoom/11831911r_1.jpg

[@gentlemansgazette]

Oliver Näsström Not too keen on it.

[@i-3307]

To me summer sports coats mean only two things: weddings or horse races! Good information here.

[@gillbaiji8045]

Ur videos r really informative.But I want to know how to tie a foregin knot.Videos r better than articles much much better.

[@gentlemansgazette]

+Gill Bai Ji No idea what you are talking about.

[@gillbaiji8045]

+Gentleman's Gazette Sorry just by mistake.

[@gillbaiji8045]

+Gentleman's Gazette I'd like a winter version.

[@thecapone45]

I know I’m late to this video but I just want to say how awful it is to shop for sport costs and suits. Even the salespeople don’t seem to understand that for summer, some jackets *should* be suited for the summer and thus be unlined. Sometimes they look at me crazy when I ask for “summer styles” and something that’s not lined. Even worse, shops don’t have them in stock. What’s the point of a fully lined polyester and spandex suit jacket?

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

Why stylists recommend self tie bowtie over pretied? I know the answer, just want to confirm it :)

[@gentlemansgazette]

Mandeep Baweja pre-tied bows look terrible.

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

Haha! I knew it xD, it looks terrible bcoz its too symmetrical! But its easily available in market! And self tie bowtie is more of high end accessory!

[@1codcod]

There's a bit of a collar gap in your first jacket.

[@effiejay1120]

you could've had more examples than showing your face.