The Navy Blazer/Sport Coat - Men's Wardrobe Essentials

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[@hardtruthswithremyandluca7880]

I liked that you differentiated a suit jacket and a sportcoat. It is important for men to know that most suit jackets can not be worn as sportcoats. However, a sportcoat doesn't necessarily need to be heavier. One of the more popular materials for summer jackets is a linen/silk/wool blend that is very lightweight. I would say that texture is key, not weight. Also, I would say that you missed the navy sportcoat, light grey trousers, and brown suede loafers combination. That's a winner. All in all great video. Very informative.

[@chocsosa05]

Yea but there are other features too.. A suit Jacket is more structured ( more shoulder pads, a more built up chest), usually has besome pockets and yes texture is a key..a suit jacket for the most part has of a smooth look to it.. typically wool and is fully lined underneath.. the weight has very little to do with it..older English suits from Saville Row were made with a heavier construction (heavier canvass in the chest and shoulders and a heavier wool) to withstand their colder climate.. but those were still suit jackets..a sports coat on the other end is usually lightly constructed (not always though), unlined, patch pockets (which is usually an indication of the casualness of the jacket).. very little to no shoulder pads and comes in a variety of textured fabrics (More texture then the more casual its and vice versa) also with elbow patches typically (not all the time though)..You can have a navy hopsack or a navy cotton/linen for summer and then a navy flannel, tweed, curdoroy or heavy cashmere for winter.. it is essential because it is versatile.. great info though...

[@zackadesina]

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[@RichLunaMusic]

H&M’s jackets are blazers, right?

[@dedbit6723]

There is a difference between a Blazer and a Sport jacket/coat. It's just that the vast majority of the industry don't know what differences are. So much so that they end up making hybrids of blazers and sport coats. This sort of negligence transfers onto people as well.

[@luke928]

One of the best men's style channels on KZbin. You deserve more subs

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

There actually is a difference between a blazer and a sport coat. The difference, is a blazer is thicker and more formal. A sportcoat is more casual, lighter, and has a looser fit. The reason for this, the blazer was orginally designed for Naval use(hence why most have metal buttons and come in a navy color)

[@jrooney58]

Quite honestly, only your first two points distinguishing blazers and suits are accurate. Suits can be, and often are constructed in heavier weight fabrics, especially if they are intended to be worn in colder climates. Conversely, blazers need not be constructed in heavier fabrics. You are right that certain suit jackets look rather “off” to the eye when paired with more casual pants, especially jeans. But that probably has more to do with the cut of the jacket together with the weave of the cloth and buttons that tend to blend with the fabric, rather than present a contrast.

[@benmiller6044]

I work in a large retail store in the UK and we sell a complete suit (jacket + pants) but the jacket have metal buttons on it which threw me a little bit when I first saw it as, like you said, I always assumed if it had metal buttons it was a blazer

[@davidph123]

I pair my camel hair sport coat with my Marino wool trousers I think it ok

[@JoseBarahonaes]

I like this format more than the new one.

[@giancarlogregoretti6186]

Wow, this was a great video! I really love your content!

[@jroark101]

Sports coats are NOT Balzers. Real men real style channel will tell clearly answer that question.

[@benlang1678]

balzers

[@marcyp52775]

Why is it when i click on your link a big red page pops up saying deceptive website warning!!

[@johnwoods8817]

Great show Ash, I know a lot more now. Thanks.

[@crazyhydraful]

one question though, if i want to wear a blazer in the summer paired with a jeans, ehat fabric to wear?? i mean blazers are heaviee like you said and thin fabric jacket might not go well with a jeans??

[@froidd758]

What would be the best fabric for blazers during warmer months since heavier fabric may not be suitable?

[@billy5077]

Tuned out as soon as she said there was no difference between the two.

[@sidarya111]

i love ur suggestions...coz it really works.. keep posting.. peace

[@musicnobita]

Should I buy 100% wool blazer or Wool-blended blazer? And what about dark brown harringbone wool blazer?

[@NewtzScamander]

What pants and colors to wear with charcoal herringbone blazer?

[@ffjokere3]

how about corduroy?

[@MichaelangeloDaNinja]

Ashley! I have something amazing to say... This was the most amazing video I have ever found regarding blazer/sport coat/ suit jackets! I am pleased to say that I have been searching for a very long time, and I finally found your video; it completely covered everything! I have been sharing it with my peers, friends, and associates. To give you an example of were I stand, I brought together a group of aspiring individuals, which we all highly value the clothes we communicate; in our learning process to better develop ourselves inside and out we have had a hard time finding resources to guide us(especially in clothing). I personally choose my clothes to meet or exceed others' expectations for a given occasion. I do my absoute best to dress my best, but it's very difficult to find the clothes that fit very well and are not very pricy. Watching your videos has really helped myself and my group understand how clothing should look. I take pride in how I dress because I want people to know I have high aspirations and I intend to go above and beyond. Haha, I apologize, i'm just typing what comes to my head because I am very excited to tell you how great your videos are! Me writing is just to tell you that as a freshman in college this video in particular helped me so much. Unlike other videos on KZbin, you kept it short, to the point, with great "life size" examples and explanations:) You did an amazing job, and everyone I shared it with told me the same! keep up the great work Ashley! I will look forward to the future videos you upload!

[@Qmedjoe]

I have two summer sport jackets (lighter fabric) and they seem just fine when paired with jeans?

[@caizza3]

Hey Ash! I really was wondering about your opinion on elbow patches?

[@donghyunkim1626]

Hello Ashley, I am larger build guy and trying to get the blazer that has right fit for me. It seems like the most of the recommendation lists are based on slim or regular build. I tried BB Madison fit with 50 but the armhole is still tight. Can you recommend any? Thanks. BTW, I really enjoy your video. I bought a lot of the items from your recommendations, especially I love Tommy John's underwear! The fit is so fantastic.

[@gljay]

How about blazer vs sport jackt?

[@slagar72]

THANK you for stating the fact that a suit jacket is different than a blazer. That is a faux pas that drives me nuts. Absolutely nuts.

[@DhavalDatarcomedian]

can we wear a sportcoat with polo? because I'm a standup comic and it requires me to dress well which i personally like.. and now its summer here so i cant layer more.. but i really like my polos so was wondering if they would go well? could you help? thank you

[@DhavalDatarcomedian]

+Ashley Weston yeah my collar is kinda stiff. :D and also the collar should be inside right? thank you

[@DhavalDatarcomedian]

+Ashley Weston yes :D thank you so much

[@docmalice]

Hi ashley, do blazers/sport coats have shoulder pads? Cause i see ones without pads but has the same exact cuts as a blazer

[@Doomsterlobster]

+Ashley Weston I wouldn't say that the "good ones" are padded. The so-called Neopolitan shoulder is unpadded, and it is very coveted among style enthusiasts. Recently the trend has been towards unpadded shoulders because they look more natural and are easier to pair with different levels of formality. I wouldn't wear heavily padded shoulders with jeans or cords, whereas a well-made unstructured shoulder works anywhere. It is a matter of preference and also which dressing culture you feel comfortable with: the padding and classic cuts are clearly more British, whereas the Italian gentleman will opt for unstructured, light and slim jackets. Your figure is also very important: if you have a slim, balanced body with good posture and shoulders moderately wider than your waist, you don't need the padding. Other body types will benefit from it, however. The bottom line is: it is a matter of preference and body type, and really not of quality or lack of understanding.

[@SuperDraupnir]

Is tweed blazers?

[@juanpablogonzalezs.v.8319]

can you wear a blazer with a T-shirt?

[@Terry-bl2xs]

Youve got a new sub. also sometimes your voice reminds me of muffy from hey arthur! not a bad thing is since they are my fonded childhood memories

[@scentmonk7324]

me, walking into a country club, i'd get kicked out in a second lol

[@davebrown8260]

Let me put my 2 cents in. The navy blazer/sport coat is probably the only blazer/sport coat where the buttons should stand out. I got 7 of them all with different buttons. I got brass, pewter, white . . . The button list goes on. Can anybody think of another blazer/ sport coat where the buttons make a difference?

[@МУРАВЕЙОП]

Thank you!

[@DrShrimpPuertoRico99]

1:19 aah i see somebody recently shaved their armpits that’s why the flex

[@renzjervissanandres2402]

I thought dress shoes with closed lacing should not be worn with jeans?

[@karanchetri8871]

how about a double breasted blazer it will be very nice to know how you can wear them and what not to wear them with

[@greenbeard_actual]

Blazers and Sports Coats are NOT the same. The fact that people, who should know the difference, incorrectly use the terms interchangeably does not make it okay to do so. Reducing our vocabulary only serves to make accurate, succinct communication ever more difficult. I suggest you research the origins of these two distinctly different men's garments. You will discover that they differ in origin, style and function. The terms are definitely NOT interchangeable. Those who intend to educate others, should first educate themselves.

[@greggu795]

More researches could have been done before the video making.

[@ql1couk]

love it

[@ChairMaoZi]

thank god youtube allows me to speed up this video

[@ChairMaoZi]

***** I found your speech to be rather slow - at 1.5x it was much better. I am English so maybe a cultural difference with the US.

[@ChairMaoZi]

***** Try playing your video back at x1.5 you can still make your words out very clearly i would have loved to watched your videos, but this single issue dissuaded me

[@Siphodias92]

I think your pace is great Ashley

[@ChairMaoZi]

not hating the video - she just speak too slowly

[@brownmamba]

How do you make money giving away these awesome tips for free?

[@brownmamba]

+Ashley Weston just have a donate option. Might not be much but I'm sure some ppl will try to help out

[@Ideeem]

I think it's too convenient to say sport coat is the same but hey suit jacket blazer ain't the same.

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

A suit jacket just has a matching pair of trousers/slacks to go with it. That's almost all there is to a suit jacket :) A sports jacket and blazer can be used interchangeably nowadays although I guess a sports jacket is more of an umbrella term. A blazer is a sports jacket, but not all sports jackets are blazers I guess - strictly speaking :)

[@lhagz101]

I love you, ur so pretty..

[@DhavalDatarcomedian]

everything apart... you are wayy to cute :D

[@nealhamamura4263]

There is a difference between a sport coat and a blazer. You lost me after that comment.

[@rainynight02]

Sport coat has pattern, blazers don't, that's what I was told anyways

[@waltersickinger1499]

A blazer and sport coat are different....! Ask a real tailor....

[@kartikpradhan4881]

misleading title.

[@kennethmelsen]

I have to advise you that you should research your topic before making a video like this. Your video made my brain hurt.

[@3_to_the_dome501]

too much talking. shes kinda hot tho...