sports jacket
Definition
Noun: A sports jacket is a lightweight, single-breasted jacket, typically made of a casual fabric like tweed or flannel. It is designed to be worn as part of a smart-casual outfit, not with matching trousers (which would make it a suit). Historically, such jackets were often striped in the colors of a specific club, school, or sports team.
Usage
A sports jacket is worn to achieve a smart yet relaxed look. It is not formal business attire but is appropriate for many social and semi-formal occasions. - It is commonly paired with trousers of a different color or pattern, such as chinos, dress trousers, or even dark jeans. - It is worn over a shirt, which can range from a formal dress shirt to a casual polo or sweater.
Examples
- He wore a sports jacket with gray flannel trousers to the dinner party.
- For the interview at the creative agency, she chose a navy sports jacket over a simple blouse.
- The old sports jacket had thin stripes in the university's colors of blue and white.
Advanced Usage
- Odd jacket: This is a synonymous term, particularly in British English, emphasizing that the jacket is worn as a separate item, "odd" from a suit.
- Blazer: While similar, a blazer is often more structured, made of a darker, solid-color fabric (especially navy), and frequently features metallic buttons. A sports jacket is generally more patterned and casual.
Variants and Related Words
- Sport coat: An alternative term for sports jacket, more common in American English.
- Blazer: A related type of jacket; see comparison in 'Advanced Usage'.
- Jacket: The general category of garment.
Synonyms
- Sport coat
- Odd jacket (chiefly British)
Antonyms
- Suit jacket (as part of a matched suit)
- Tuxedo jacket (formal evening wear)
Related Phrases & Idioms
- To dress in jacket and tie: This phrase often implies a sports jacket or blazer with a necktie, denoting a certain level of formality.
- The invitation requested guests to dress in jacket and tie.
Noun
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lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
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