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Master The Differences Between A Blazer, Sport Coat, And Suit Jacket

The featured image shows a man wearing Stacy Adams loafers styled with a sport coat and tailored trousers.

Suit Jacket

A suit jacket is made with a matching pair of pants, crafted from the same exact fabric. Amongst the three options, suits are considered to be the most formal. Jacket and coat, we also give you a few ideas of the best shoes to wear with each. Our favorites to pair with a suit are the Kallum, Marlton, and Tinsley.

Kallum Cap Toe Oxord in Black. Kallum Cap Toe Oxford
Marlton Plain Toe Oxford in Chocolate. Marlton Plain Toe Oxford
Tinsley Wingtip Oxford in Tan Multi. Tinsley Wingtip Oxford
The featured image shows a man wearing Stacy Adams loafers styled with a sport coat and tailored trousers.
The featured image shows a man wearing Stacy Adams suede loafers styled with casual tailoring.

Blazer

When choosing a blazer for men it should be considered one step more casual than a suit jacket. It is not made with a matching pair of pants, and can be paired with a variety of colors/fabrics. We recommend these shoes to pair with a blazer: the Phoenix, Abbott, and Kaine.

PHOENIX Plain Toe Tassel Slip On in Black Patent Phoenix Plain Toe Tassel Slip On
Abbott Cap Toe Oxford in Black. Abbott Cap Toe Oxford
Kane Wingtip Oxford in Burgundy. Kaine Wingtip Oxford
The featured image shows a man wearing Stacy Adams suede loafers styled with casual tailoring.
The featured image shows a man wearing Stacy Adams cap toe oxford dress shoes styled with a blazer and tailored trousers.

Sport Coat

Finally, a sport coat or sport jacket is the most casual of the three options. It’s usually crafted using more rugged fabrics and a looser fit to accommodate layering. It pairs well with more casual pants, like khakis or jeans. Our favorite shoes to pair with a sport coat are the Dickinson, Madsen, and Dunbar.

Dickinson Cap Toe Oxford in Cognac. Dickinson Cap Toe Oxford
Madsen Moc Toe Bit Slip On in Black. Madsen Moc Toe Bit Slip On
Dunbar Wingtip Oxford in Cognac. Dunbar Wingtip Oxford
The featured image shows a man wearing Stacy Adams cap toe oxford dress shoes styled with a blazer and tailored trousers.
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