THE SPORTS JACKET | 3 JACKETS EVERY MAN SHOULD OWN!

[@williamkazak469]

I wore a classic navy blue wool blazer with brass buttons, white poplin shirt with blue strips, and brown wingtips to an art show yesterday. Felt great. Looked great.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I bet you did sir - very dapper indeed.

[@williamkazak469]

@@TheChapsGuide light tan chinos! Creased, pleated and no turnips.

[@stereomike75]

Well as no one else seems to have mentioned it, I like your rustic jacket rail, very suitable for the surroundings.

[@freddecker2407]

As a British gentleman, Ash understands dressing well in ways I as an American do not. For example, I never thought about why a sports jacket might have a pattern that a suit wouldn't have. But as soon as Ash explained that the pattern might be too much if carried across both jacket and pants, his answer seemed obvious. Thank you!

[@MisterKnightly]

Love that Tweed one especially.

[@timsomers8820]

I'm 26 and just in this past year have been starting to build up my wardrobe and finally leave the teenager style in the past. I love wearing a sports jacket with trousers, as it is casual enough to do normal things like going to the pub, but nice enough that you stand out in a good way. Currently, I've got an olive tweed jacket, a gray heringbone, and a nice checked light gray wool/linen sports jacket. I have had multiple people come up to me and want to feel the tweed one, so I think there is something innately attractive about that textured look.

[@derekstalker1567]

And they look good if wearing a cravat

[@johnnie2638]

As an American I don't think I'd wear a cravat but stick with a necktie. But I do very much like the look of the 50s style of sports coat either with a tie or open collared shirt and paired with a vest and hat; specifically, a fedora or a trilby.

[@lenocman2]

​@@johnnie2638I encourage you to try a cravat. So much more versatile than a tie in a casual situation. You can loosen a cravat if the temperatures rise and it will still look smart but retain the casual nature of the cravat. Try loosening a tie knot? It downgrades your outfit and looks sloppy quite frankly. In a sea of ties, why not be different in a subtle way? Each to their own but would love for you to give it a try

[@dougster701]

I love my Harris tweed jacket, I would definitely recommend one for your next one. The warmest I have and the texture is really nice

[@sg8475]

Building my selection of sports coats, living in a hot climate here usually opt for linen, lightweight wools and cottons. Always goes well with boots and a crisp shirt

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

What boots are you using in hot climate?

[@Fanakapan222]

Might be an idea to steer clear of the current shortish cut jackets, that look has been running for a while so must be due for a change. Stick with the classic cuts, and they never go out of style.

[@stevensimm7961]

Dear Ash as usual your common sense approach and depth of knowledge on the subject totally spot on .

[@johnparnell8571]

Great content, Ash, and most helpful. I purchased my houndstooth tweed jacket from Dunn & Co more than 35 years ago. It is only on examining the weave closely that I appreciate the variety of colours that make up the pattern. A few years later, I bought a well-cut sports jacket from Hackett. This has a faint red and blue check in what at first appears to be a relatively plain mid-brown weave. Sadly, like so many of my clothes of the time, both jackets soon fell out of favour and were consigned to the back of the wardrobe where they languished under dustproof polythene sleeves. Since returning to the weight of my youth, they have now come back into use, still looking as good as the day I bought them. Mindful of the rules on wearing plains, checks and patterns, I have had great fun building up a wardrobe of colour co-ordinated attire and accessories to go with them. The end result is two completely different sports jackets, several different ways to present / wear them, and each ensemble impeccably smart and stylish. Magic!

[@rogerr.8507]

your first 2 jackets look good. I like the color and pattern specifically, I'd change the buttons and proportions for me.

[@lacplesis484]

That coat rack is bloody amazing!

[@cedricwilford]

I love your channel. This is such great stuff.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@MikeB071]

I agree with you about tweed, Ash. If I had to reduce my collection of sports jackets to just three, I'd pick my grey tweed and one of my brown tweeds. My third jacket would be my very nice, lightweight Italian hopsack in mid-blue for warmer weather.

[@bigbadbith8422]

I love tweed - smart, practical, versatile. It’s impossible for a man to look bad in tweed. That’s not a challenge, but….feel free 😁

[@ttjoseph1]

I am currently watching a video of a British man in a forest, showing off his sport coat collection. What has my life come to

[@finickybits8055]

Just went shopping a bit at a vintage store, found a modern(ish), practically lapel-less "slouchy" sportscoat, a black corduroy fun sportscoat, and a proper tweed traditional sportscoat. Game, set, match, done for under $200.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

The closest I've got to a sports jacket is two Harris Tweed, _brownish and grayish,_ made of 100% wool, and I paid about $2.00 each for them and they are like *force fields* against the rain and cold, even in summer, I don't sweat much while wearing them!

[@RaoulKunz1]

I concur with you here, love my own brownish-grey sports jacket dearly and it's very useful in early autumn and spring to ward of the occasional shower, later in autumn it gets pointless because of trench-coat😆... still wear it, especially with a brown or grey tweed news-boy cap as a additional sky-water (😉) protection as I'm somewhat annoyed by umbrellas unless it's really pouring because if you *have* to use a cane (well, probably more *should* ) in the right it leaves one hand to carry or use anything else... and guess who does some early morning shopping before going to work?😅 Also: *two pounds?!* you have my green faced envy on *that* deal sir!^^ Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

@@RaoulKunz1 £2.00 or $2.00, yes you read correctly, no need for envy, like on one of *The Chap's Guide* and the *Gentleman's Gazette* there are thrift shops (we call the op-shops, here in Australia and New Zealand)! Greetings again, we haven't commented since last year sometime to each other, how is things been?

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

@@RaoulKunz1 I would love to acquire a *news-boy* flat-cap, also Harris tweed trousers and waist coats to match

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

I just looked at the New Zealand price, *$650 each,* having two, did I get a bargain?

[@RaoulKunz1]

@@jonathonshanecrawford1840 Hi, right, though I really couldn't say it was so long (last Summer I feel). I've been abysmally busy in this (what felt like a very short one) year! It's been only last autumn I started to get into newsboy-caps (don't like flat-caps, have two but they really look crappy on *me* - nothing against this cap in general) and recently got an awesome grey herringbone one in what amounts to really a late 19th century type pattern from my mother for Christmas, very wide and a lot more floppy than the my other (more modern) one in a light brown Harris Tweed pattern. Made by a (very vintage oriented) hatter just across the Elbe river in Poland (blessed be the customs union😉) it's a really awesome (really easy for me to judge if something in vintage style is awesome: the more my better half dislikes it, the more correctly early 20th/late 19th century the item *is* ) pattern and a loverly item but horribly expensive since it's a hand made item made in the EU so I honestly wouldn't have bought one for myself. (A very similar pattern actually to the leftmost chap on the photo of Edward VII hunting in the video at 02:10 just as a newsboy-cap) That special example aside, I feel both flat caps and newsboy caps can be had for really moderate prices, it's not hats after all, though depending on where you are (and this might be the operational phrase) good Coke hats decent Trilbies (not the ultra crappy fabric ones without any rim really) can all be had for surprisingly cheap and if you already made such positively awesome catches in thrift stores I'd check those out! Don't know about who wears any of the more vintage caps Down-Under but there's a ton worn here both by older Gents of both German heritage, but also almost every Turkish immigrant beyond 50years of age (I work in a City with 70% immigrant population and I see them almost every day worn by a ton of people), and so there is a huge market for all kinds of budgets in flat-caps. Tweed waistcoats I own a couple, similar not in pattern but roughly in style to complement all of my "medium earth tones" items - as I already mentioned I'm thinking of getting a brown or khaki corduroy jacket which (kind of) falls into the same niche dress-wise - casual fabrics, earth tones. Otherwise I'm okay, still waiting for a procedure on my left eye, had an appointment for this in October last year and wouldn't you know caught a Covid infection right on time to not get anything done (thank you in-laws for catching it in bloody Bavaria...😒) at least I got no long-Covid symptoms. Right before that, when I was still healthy, I attended an Orthopaedics trade fair - well actually *the* Orthopaedics trade fair (In Cologne, roughly an hour's train ride from me with attendees from as far away as Japan and India) complete with a seminar (actually attended an hour long lecture on sports shoes modification that retains the running-shoe-specific functions by a Orthopaedic shoemaker from NZ^^) of which I attended a number of Anglophone lectures because my bosses both, pardon me, suck at English (depressing as a former English teacher...)😏. My that's *so* German... as a normal Anglophone chap "How do you do?" he'll answer with a repeat of the question, ask a German and he will tell you brutally honestly how he feels... 🤭. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@cmbart1]

Thank you for mentioning the distinction between a sport coat and a blazer. Sadly, here in the States I feel that many people tend to ignore the difference and lump them together (not me, naturally!). I agree regarding tweed, I love it. Linen is very good for summer here as well.

[@justagerman140]

Beautiful jackets, sir!

[@kenneth7826]

Good Saturday morning Ash...excellent video..your linen sports jacket makes me think ..I WILL SEE YOU STARTING IN MAY 2023.....PEACE!!!!!!!

[@Larry-qz3es]

I own three unlined sports jackets (two made of cotton and one in linen) for those spring/summer months and several pairs of wool blazers. When dressing them up, a good spread collar or an Oxford shirt, chino, dark wash jeans, and wool trousers. Wearing them with suede lace-ups or monk straps is the topping of style.

[@themoderndandy713]

I don't generally buy sport coats. I usually wear suits, so I just take the more casual suit coats and wear them as combinations. Spot-on definition of the sport coat, by the way! Anyways, I'm about to pass out as I type this. You tend to upload very late here in Colorado! Have a great day, Ash.

[@canadafree2087]

When wearing a suit coat without the matching pants, we call this an odd jacket. The problem is where tweed sport coats were quite study for sports, they now make light suit weight sports coat as well as entire suits in a tweed/plaid pattern.

[@6BURG9]

The problem with this is that those suit jackets you are wearing with odd trousers are going to wear out or fade faster than their matching trousers, so you may find that they don’t look right when worn together. If you have a few suits that you exclusively mix and match jackets and trousers, then it isn’t a problem.

[@themoderndandy713]

@@6BURG9 I only wear sport coats a few times a month, so it's not too much of a concern for me. I'm a suit-wearer, primarily, and when I do wear an odd jacket, it's often a blazer.

[@canadafree2087]

@@6BURG9 Great points. I find thrift stores are good places to buy odd jackets, either as a suit and return the pants, or many times they are just selling the jacket anyway.

[@theoldman5769]

Great video. I have recently started wearing sports jackets more often. I am looking for a lightweight linen jacket for the upcoming summer. This will join my wool jackets and blazers.

[@georgiosyiannakou5537]

If I had to say 3 then the first one is a grey herringbone (winter months), one navy hopsack (spring and autumn) and a beige linen (for summer). But depends one someone's personal style and age group.

[@j.b.2333]

I really love the combination of patterns of the second Sport jacket and the tie. Very well done 👍 sport jackets are like ties, you can never have too much :)

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you like them!

[@danielschaeffer1294]

I’m retired, and have never had any need for a suit, but I own three jackets. A silk in a black and white herringbone pattern for fall, a green houndstooth Harris for winter, and a light grey for spring. For each I have an appropriate tie and headwear. Matter of fact as soon as I can figure how all this fancy computer stuff works I’ll send you a few photos!

[@Bjartone]

I really like Crombie and am lucky enough to own a Crombie coat, Chesterfield style, with a navy velvet collar and red lining (cf. Skyfall). The quality is excellent. I also wanted to invest in their military greatcoat and was very sad to learn about Crombie's discontinuation a couple of years ago.

[@SturleyArt]

Thanks for sharing your advice and knowledge. I purchased my first ever tweed jacket this week and I'm look forward to wearing it and working out what goes with it.

[@Sshooter444]

An hopsack fabric is also very good for an odd summer jacket, less "wrinkel-y" than linen.

[@ukestudio3002]

Might work in UK . Here in the states tweed and patterns say .."pensioner " and linen wrinkles aren’t a good look. I’d go with a blue blazer (double breasted, if portly), a camels hair or tan and maybe grey houndstooth. Maybe . Thanks for your content .

[@lynn5447]

The leather patch at the shoulder of the shooting jacket is there particularly for shotguns which have a heavy kick back when fired. The pad blunts that blow or is supposed to. I agree with you about tweed. I think nothing looks as good. The cloth, immediately after weaving, is well damped and pounded, causing it to shrink. The process is called waulking. The bolt of wool becomes smaller, but very dense and thicker, and hence more water-proof and warmer.

[@johnstokes3144]

Great content Ash. I've collected a few sports jackets in a relatively short period. I was lucky enough to be working in the Outer Hebrides so treated myself to a lovely Harris tweed jacket which will outlast me. The others I picked up from ebay etc. Do you have a favourite tweed manufacturer you prefer? As you mentioned you are looking at buying another soon. Another great video. Thanks.

[@Alistair_McCullom]

I love how the shirt and the tie stay the same through out to show the versatility of these jackets

[@JT-rx1eo]

For a summer suit, I have a classic seersucker, with the thin light blue pin stripes.

[@bouncingBrain]

Thank you. Nice jackets. Those are great choice. I love linen. Over the last 10 years I've acquired several linen sports jackets. Some are pure. Some are blends with silk, wool, or cotton, or 2 of the above. I did not realize that I've been neglecting my winter jackets. On Sunday, I decided that I should to put on a heavy wool sports jacket, instead of a overcoat, to visit my mother. That's when I found out that my winter collection was lacking -- a cashmere and a camel hair. (I used to have a couple of tweeds but they are long gone.) The rest are more like all season wool jackets. That evening, I got on eBay and ordered 5 tweed jackets for less than $250 USD. A couple of them are cashmere wool blends. They are trickling in starting this morning. I ❤ eBay.

[@mehdikhider1891]

Very good video, I really enjoyed watching it.well done mate.

[@mpithmore4643]

Absolutely top pocket! Love my tweeds! They make a definite statement in a generation nearly void of style. Well done Ashe!

[@freefire-ew2xr]

Quality content delivered ! Excellent job done .

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@smackroscoe]

Bless you Sir. Because today you dropped wisdom on me. Subscribed!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thanks and welcome

[@johnbunton9177]

A good Harris tweed jacket will keep you warm on a crisp fall day, wears like iron, and looks great with everything from jeans, to khaki chinos, to grey flannel trousers. Add a tweed flat cap, a wool tie, and a pair of brown oxfords and you've got a classic weekend outfit for rambling in the countryside. A patterned wool jacket, or a jacket that is a blend of wool and silk, or cashmere, is incredibly versatile, and can be dressed up or down, depending on how one chooses accessories. -Don't forget a colourful silk pocket square for the finishing touch. A linen sport coat in cream or off-white is my workhorse jacket during the summer months. Wear it with a pair of linen trousers, or trousers of thin white cotton, with a blue linen shirt, a silk scarf tied at the neck, and a Panama hat for a stylish look on even the warmest of days.

[@steevenhyde3505]

Very insightful. Thank YOU

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash. I have two linen three pattern jackets and half a dozen tweed. I really like sport jackets as they are very versatile. Cheers Ron

[@viclucyzia]

Nice explanations as always.

[@jimreece7615]

Excellent Ash

[@dylanobrien8677]

Being both a rider and a shooter, my colleagues know when I am visiting site as i wear one of my shooting or hacking jackets. Smart but robust, and allows me to wear a plain trouser which if they get damaged I have not lost a complete suit.

[@MrBurtonshaw]

Good vid Alex. I'm a sucker for Harris Tweed. I picked up a jacket in the boring old herring bone and looked like my old chemistry teacher... I could pimp it a little to improve it, but the image is still there. Last year, I picked up a stunning Harris Tweed example ... it's sort of a smokey blue/slate grey colour with an extremely faint large tan window pane check... the check being barely visible indoors.. but adds something lovely to it. Perfect with jeans, fine cords, moleskins... whatever. Great jacket. Also picked up a lovely Burberry navy blazer... still trying to find someone capable of tailoring it for me.

[@PCOCPA]

Well, I have two out of three. Will look for the tweed. As to the linen jacket, it wrinkles too easily for me...

[@klauspendl6950]

Thank you for your videos! Very early on in my career, when wearing suits was still a must, I bought myself a thick tweed like classic sports jacket for less formal occasions. It has become by far the oldest piece in my wardrobe, and over the years I kept getting complimented on it. I recently decided to have the inlay redone, and it again looks like new. Also, after heavy wear, I recently replaced my 20+ years old Drizabone oilskin jacket, while keeping the old one for especially rugged occasions. In the meantime, countless other garments have gone. Similarly, in the kitchen, my old Le Creuset cast iron pots still looks and functions like new. We would need more quality products like these. Btw, your tweed and linen jackets suit you very well.

[@bheinatz1]

Cheers from the Pacific Northwest! I think this was very well said! I might say to make one if these, probably the linen, an unstructured jacket, which grants further versatility. I am a big fan of unstructured jackets. I also love the handful of tweeds I have, though a few of them would also fall in your patterned category as well! 👍

[@lynnglidewell7367]

Yes. I agree with each of your choices. Jeans and Tweed can look good paired together. However I think the darker Blue Jean is a better choice then light if you are trying to appear somewhat dapper dressed. The lighter Blue Jean looks better with a light cream or other light color solid or pattern sport coat. Summertime white jeans are perfect with Blue Linen sport coat. I'd stay away from paring white jeans with a black sport coat even if it's Lenin. Black only draws the Sun to you. Only if you know you'll spend most of your time indoors out of the Sun would I even attempt it. Here in the deep south of the U.S. where I am it gets blazingly hot in Summer. I prefer an unlined Seersucker jacket or full suit minus waist coat with white Panama hat. Equally as important you might have added is to wear lenin shirts with your lenin jacket or full lenin suit. It gives even more breathable material on you in Summer. I did enjoy your presentation and will watch for others.

[@guitarplayer5611]

Wonderful advice!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elninotheman]

love the choice

[@Randy_Batswinger]

Love the 'Flintstones' coat rack. "Wiiiiiiilmaaaaa!!" 🦖😁

[@johncappella1216]

Great stuff, but I disagree in your color combinations, I always go with two solids one pattern,ie: pattern jacket, solid color shirt and solid tie.

[@markwalsh6714]

Great video as always Ash. Thankyou.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sahal9385]

thanks for constant uploading!

[@TheChapsGuide]

More to come!

[@Manuel421]

I appreciate it Ash! Thanks for answering. I prefer patch pockets on mine as it is more informal. The subject is exactly spot on as the Hot weather out here in AZ can be extremely warm reaching the triple digits so Linen or Cotton are both truly helpful. For our short Winters I'll be searching for Tweed. Something I'm curious about still though is if a Jacket is labeled 80% Wool 20% Linen do you believe it was basically designed for warmer weather due to the small percentage of Linen? I need to double check the lining but thanks again.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I would say 80% wool will be warm. Opt for linen and cotton in your balmy climate. Although, I recall being in Flagstaff one winter and nearly froze to death - so it depends what part of AZ you live. Glad to have been of service.

[@Manuel421]

@@TheChapsGuide So for Winter in the Phoenix area though do you think a Tweed would still be necessary? Otherwise I'd just add a Linen sport coat for Summer as you suggested. Overall I completely agree with you though. If I was living in Flagstaff I'd definitely invest in an Overcoat or possibly a Pea coat for those freezing temperatures. It's more mild out here but the coldest can get to 50's or even 40's at times. The weather is very bipolar out here during the cooler months. Honestly it's crazy because normally while 60's tends to be cold I actually felt fine in just a t shirt and jeans the other day and ended up skipping the sweater..lol. I was just getting a haircut so I didn't really want hair to get on my nicer shirts and pants as I'm picky that way but anyways sorry to ramble. My point is basically outer garments aren't always needed even during the typical times when it's supposed to be Cold interestingly enough. Hopefully you managed to get a heavy coat for Flagstaff for your next visit. Warm regards!

[@neilchristie6387]

You are a wonderful man!

[@9er..]

I predict the terms “blazer” and “sports jacket” will become interchangeable within the next few years. Here in the states to the uninitiated, they already are. Unfortunate I say….

[@kaykunz4730]

I share your opinion. It is unfortunate that the correct terms are not be used and less and less people understand the difference.

[@05Rudey]

my 3 would be the oldest and cheapest items i own, I have a old Burton 2 button Navy suit jacket Blazer, that just by accident fits perfectly off the peg like a tailored item (even some tailored items I now own don't feel as good), It's my goto sports jacket if I want to go smart casual with brown brogues, dress jeans and a nice button down office blue shirt, on cooler days I have a Grey with green Harris Tweed Jacket by Hardy Amies that was a thrift spot while passing a Gentleman's store in London, a very early item, one of the first, I thought it fit well while trying it on in the shop but once I got it home it was clear that it was miles too big, I have had it extensively altered, 3 separate trips to my local tailor, first to bring in the shoulders a couple of inches, then the arm length shortened and after a bit of weight loss, brought in at the waist a bit to give it more a V-Shape (Which I am now regretting after this xmass), it is a great jacket, and my 3rd favourite is a earthy brown Tweed jacket made to measure by Hockerty, it must look good as I sometimes have complete strangers come up and ask where I got it from. Thanks for the vid Ash.

[@haraldhoffmann6752]

Good Morning Ash and thank You for the Overview. Liebe Grüße, Harald

[@TheChapsGuide]

Our pleasure!

[@lsimpson50]

Great video. I'd wear #1 and #3 in a heartbeat. Not quite brave or comfortable enough to wear #2. Maybe it's just my size: 6 ft, 200 lbs.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Fair enough!

[@RaoulKunz1]

Oh, that's a nice feature! (Also: ca. 02:10: well if that isn't King Edward VII in 1901 wearing the hat he introduced to the world, the Homburg😉) I personally (naturally) would both somewhat differentiate and concur in regards to my favourite sports jackets. I love my greyish-brown tweed jacket (that was featured a while ago in "Am I a chap" vol. 6 I think) for it's ability to look both sufficiently dapper and somewhat casual at the same time. And of course I have to concur here: tweed is an *awesome* fabric! The other two that are dear to me are my summer jackets - when it's too hot for even a half-lined or unlined suit I reach for my linen sports jackets one in a heavier linen for a slightly more formal look (flapped pockets) in an ecru (very light, more "off-white" or as it's called in Germany "Winter Weiß" - winter white) tone with white half-lining and a more relaxed choice of a light-beige light white unlined jacket with patch pockets... though it's not that I would still get comments about being "so formally dressed in such a weather"... I endure...🤣 And linen always is a nice companion to wearing informal cravats in summer! Across the coming year (I'm right now evaluating as in: I had pattern squares sent to me) getting another two sports jackets probably: On in some form of of plaid, as usual I'm leaning towards dominantly grey patterns (but I feel as I already have a midnight grey suit coming I think I should do something more colourful...^^) and another one in either blue houndstooth or a patterned grey... no! Stop it! Not another grey! Bad Raoul!... And of course always in the cards for years has been a brown or khaki corduroy jacket - if for nothing else than the stability, much like tweed. Now you've triggered me Ash!😅 (as if I needed a trigger to invest e.g. my tax return into dapper menswear...) Who knows, probably end up with another grey suit in a moment of weakness and have to have it sent to work so my better half doesn't crucify me for *"another grey one?!?"* .🤣 And of course I just *have* to comment of the stylishness of having topically fitting improvised fresh-cut wood cloth stand! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@michaelosullivan3529]

Very nice elegant selection

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thank you so much 😊

[@darylhopkins9796]

The video was outstanding and I submitted to the channel.

[@chrishoyt7548]

Nice vid Ash, love the linen jacket and your blue tie. Regards, Starlight

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maninthestreet01]

I'm looking forward to your uploads in the summer, where you offer advise on summer attire, recorded in the middle of a blizzard.

[@AndresOssa]

That clothes rack came out of a fairytale! (Greetings from Plymouth. Yeap, I'm very close to you Ash).

[@TheChapsGuide]

Hello there!

[@dancacciatore]

Just discovered your channel last week in preparation for a trip back to Europe and have enjoyed a number of your videos. The definitions of different jackets are succinct. Re: tweed, do men still acquire full tweed suits (jacket, waistcoat, trousers)? I have an old off-the-peg Donegal tweed suit of jacket and trousers but almost never wear the trousers. A trip to London for a bespoke tweed jacket is planned and the trousers don’t seem necessary.

[@TheChapsGuide]

A tweed suit is a rarity these days - but nonetheless, still a superb item and much admired hen seen. Wear your garment with pride sir - cut a dash in town and country!

[@bsosborne6121]

Excellent commentary at the end with your observations on the increasing importance of the sports jacket and the continual decline of the more formal business suit. 👏 This is a great channel.. One more quick note, some of us in the Southeast USA will utilize a "Seersucker Suit" due to the heat and humidity that is prevalent, especially starting in mid May through September in the Chattanooga, TN area. Again, I really enjoy the information you provide on this channel, sir.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@surinderjitsingh8954]

"The star ⭐ of the show"

[@randybrickson4290]

Hey everyone, please suggest suitable shoes for a linen sports jacket, collared shirt and tie. Would oxfords work or should I go with loafers? I'm leaning toward oxfords. And thanks, Ash, for another superb video.

[@johnparnell8571]

A caveat to my earlier comment. My jacket size is 40 regular (40R) and my two jackets fit me perfectly, yet one is a 38R and the other is a 42R (??!!). No two makes of jacket the same size will fit the same which is why trying your chosen one on before you buy is the only sensible way to go. Much as I frequently favour buying second hand on Ebay or Vinted, a jacket is a bulky item, and if it does not fit, the hassle, as well as the likely expense, of having to send it back - assuming the seller will accept returns - can be a tiresome practice.

[@canadafree2087]

I understand sports jackets nowadays but used to have to wrap my head around it as much of what we call sports in North America are team sports, and with the exception of golf, no one wears a button up/lapel jacket to play sports in. So I always think of turn of the century English gentleman sports now when I think of sports jackets. For a blazer (often with metal buttons) do you think one should always try to aim for double breasted?

[@TheChapsGuide]

No. I personally favour a single breasted garment for the versatility (a DB jacket should always be worn with buttons fastened).

[@themoderndandy713]

I think double-breasted blazers are extremely elegant. I have one from Burberry that I found on eBay for fifty USD! I'd recommend them, personally.

[@amcluesent]

I must have at least a dozen sports jackets, mostly by Zegna off t'Bay

[@BrianLannoye]

Why not go sans the jacket altogether when it's 23 C outside? I mean, I guess if you have to go to Wimbledon but I'm not likely to need a jacket here in Utah.

[@9er..]

I love having these as a reference! I’ve had a question pertaining to sport coat etiquette. When and when isn’t it appropriate to remove said sports jacket? A few weeks ago, I wore a casual jeans and sweater outfit with a wool sport coat to church. During the service, I did not remove my coat. However, we did go to brunch afterwards (pretty swanky place but empty that morning). For comfort sake I removed the coat and hung it on the back of my chair. One wouldn’t/shouldn’t do that with a suit jacket so is it ever appropriate to remove a sport coat in public?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I’ve answered this Q in this week’s Patron chat for you Pete.

[@9er..]

I must be loosing my mind!! I completely forgot that I already asked. Apologies Ash!

[@navigatelegalservicesllc]

Hopefully this isn’t a stupid question, but is it ok to wear an overcoat over a sports coat and odd trousers? Is the potential for three different color (grey odd trousers, brown sports coat, and navy overcoat for example) or two color (matching the odd trousers to the overcoat or sports coat to the overcoat) combinations too busy or a faux pas? I wouldn’t think so but as I tried finding photos or videos on this I couldn’t find any. Not even Pinterest. Thanks for your videos.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Most overcoats tend to be of a colour that is neutral, such as grey, beige, etc. so that are very flexible in terms of matching one’s clothes.

[@verykeen2please]

i do like a good Harris Tweed jacket

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

Quick question. It is considered that loafers are not the best choice to wear with a suit. I would be curious of your opinion of loafers with a sport coat. Thank you for your time.

[@TheChapsGuide]

In a casual scenario, I would say loafers would be fine. I would just avoid them in situations which demand a more formal appearance.

[@Manuel421]

Hey Ash sorry to post twice. My previous response got a bit long so I wanted to rewrite it. For those of us in the Phoenix area of AZ would you still recommend a Tweed Jacket for Winter? Otherwise I can just layer a sweater underneath my Cotton sport coats or under my Wool/Linen one. I will definitely add a pure Linen in the future but not sure a Tweed is necessary for my area.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Perhaps tweed may be a bit too heat efficient for AZ, but useful for cooler days and trips to cooler environments.

[@Manuel421]

@@TheChapsGuide Thanks Ash. Yeah I think on most occasions a sweater under a light sport coat or other casual Jacket would be just fine but I'll think about getting a Tweed sometime. Linen is definitely on my list though to add on for Summer.

[@Rick-fz7tt]

Gentlemen here are the three sport coats you should consider. One most important a blue blazer what ever material is must for you. A tan corduroy or camel hair sport coat,which ever you prefer. Last a herringbone sport coat. I prefer the gray because it will compliment kakis or gray slacks. Sorry ,but I’m a traditionalist not much of a fadist.😊

[@vincentmartin5046]

Good morning sirs.

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

Hi Ash, any tailors you can recommend?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Depends on the price point - aim for Harris tweed and always visit the tailor - that is my overall advice with a sports jacket.

[@markywellsboy2182]

Hi Ash. Do you find that linen jackets are a crease nightmare?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Yes they are, but that is part of the linen style.

[@philw4053]

Well I for one am going to be spending the next hour on eBay looking for a sports jacket. Currently I rely on a suit jacket (Italian / nice modern cut) as my "sports" jacket ie. I just wear that with chinos or jeans. But clearly it's time to invest in the real thing! By the way - did you knock up that clothes rail just for this video? If so, that's dedication for you 😊.

[@TheChapsGuide]

That is my outdoor wardrobe and has been a few videos now.

[@michaelvonahnen3050]

Excellant !!!!!!!!!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you like it!

[@DovidM]

Crombie still makes bespoke.

[@Stealthfulness]

Sports coat*, sir. A jacket is the same length or shorter than the sleeves while a coat is anything longer. Don't worry though, most people incorrectly call suit coats jackets as well. A suit or sports coat is meant to cover the wearer's rear and crotch.

[@dakotarayprice]

What is your sport coat size

[@TheChapsGuide]

38 - 40

[@techauthor324]

Hi Ash. I enjoy your channel very much. I'm curious about your title cards. Do you do the illustrations yourself? The illustration on this video looks a little odd as the chap in the green jacket has the breast pocket on the right not the left.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I do design and create the thumbnails myself using Canva.

[@AMH-bl1ne]

HI Ash. Great content today. I feel obliged to comment that, for you, the second (patterned) jacket is just a bit too loud. Perhaps better suited to a gentleman in his 30's? I don't have the great diplomacy that you possess with your positive comments on "Am I a Chap" series. BTW. This is Canada Mark (humphrey bogart avatar). I had to get a new user ID at youtube because I finally made it to India, and am availing streaming services at one tenth the cost of Canada.

[@rogerr.8507]

You might be right, but i'd wear the pattern and colors just in a different cut and accessories.

[@andrewspar436]

Suits may not be as common nowadays, but as I realized: If one chooses the suit as garment, people will notice the fact very positively.

[@Dankyjrthethird]

DANK PODS

[@hillogical]

I just noticed your salute. It took me a while because I was US Army, but yours does not look as I remember from my UK counterparts. Am I wrong?

[@TheChapsGuide]

It is not intended as a formal salute, more a gesture of recognition and respect - but it is the salute of the Royal Navy (bladed hand to the side).

[@hillogical]

@@TheChapsGuide Makes sense! All my interactions with (at the time) Her Majesty's Forces where on VERY dry land.

[@widdowsofthedead]

Tweed.... virtually indestructible.....

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

Suits are out of fashion certainly. All the more reason to wear one, in my opinion.

[@peteganze6416]

Tweed is not perfect in America, unless you like being called Mr. Bean and having people greet you with "Pip "pip" . . . but it's worth it.