Style Tips

How To Wear A Jersey Blazer At Every Age

October 6, 2014

We all know the invaluable contribution the sport coat has made on the men’s fashion scene. It’s versatility, sartorial sophistication, and ease of wear make it a fundamental necessity in any respectable man’s closet. Wear it to the office or to the cottage, the sport coat is undoubtably a jack of all trades.

In recent seasons we’ve seen a growing trend in this market with the arrival of the knit or jersey style blazers. These jackets are incredible because they offer the immaculate finish of a great, well-tailored sport coatwhile feeling like you’re wearing your favourite sweatshirt. Like a sweatshirt, they are great for travel, last forever and are ideal for layering. However what they are not is something only for frat boys or varsity athletes. The jersey blazer, when worn appropriately, can be ideal for the 20 year old or the 50 year old and we’re here to prove it.

Check out these styled looks for inspiration on how you can work this great piece into your daily wardrobe.

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Marco Nils Knit Lazer Cut Jacket: $329 Zanerobe Dynamo Chino: $149 Benson Long Sleeve Crewneck: $60 New Balance: $89.95

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Marco Nils Knit Lazer Cut Jacket: $329 Outclass Shawl Collar Cardigan: $229 Oscar of Sweden Micro Cross Print Shirt: $199 Seaward and Stern Tie: $150 Hiltl Club Stripe Pant: $279 John Varvatos Sid Commuter Captoe Derbey Shoe: $250 Baffi Wooden Pocket Square: $40 Anderson’s Pebbled Leather Belt: $150

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Marco Nils Knit Lazer Cut Jacket: $329 Lacoste Tennis Shoe: $125 Hiltl Supima Cotton Stretch Pant: $249 Circle Of Gentlemen Ackley Shirt: $255 Van Gils Printed Sweater: $195 Anderson’s Pebbled Leather Belt: $150