Every jacket that is not of the same color of the tailored pants are nowadays considered to be blazers. This is one of the famous misconception among most men. But this is not the case and if you want to dress properly you should definitely know the difference between the tailored garments and what constitutes of the category. Men's sports coats are the garments that are often confused with blazers since they both have many similar characteristics. They both are of the similar build and also looks the same as a suit jacket. The major difference of these with the suit jacket is that the suit jackets are worn with matching pants both in color and fabric which is not the case with the blazers and sports coats.

Mens sports coats differ from the blazers by one major detail. The Men's sports coats are usually made of heavy fabrics like wool and tweed while the blazers usually are made from lightweight fabrics. The heavy build of the sports coat is because of its origin. The Men's sports coats were originally designed for outdoor activities and thus they were made to ward off the cold and other adverse weather elements. Nowadays Men's sports coats are available in lighter build too.

If you are thinking about getting a Men's sports coat then the first thing that you will have to consider is the purpose for which you are purchasing the sports coat. There is another major difference between the sports coat and blazer. While the blazers are more appropriate for formal events, the sports coat are more of a casual wear. You can wear it to a party night where you intend to dance off the night.

When you shop for Men's sports coats think about the occasion for which you are purchasing the garment. If for formal use stick with solid darker colors like navy and charcoal. You can wear them to any dinner evenings or any formal gathering where you don't have to dress up too much. The sports coats are the perfect pick when the event isn't formal enough to put on a blazer but at the same time going dressed in a normal suit would be a step down in style.

But if you are going with casual look then there are many choices to choose from in the Men's sports coats. You can go with lighter color sports coats and also can incorporate patterns like herringbone and houndstooth in it. This gives you a cool look while still looking dressed up to a degree.

If you are looking for winter sports coats then go with the ones made of heavy fabric and you can also select the double breasted style since they are thicker than the single breasted style. Summer sports coats are of lighter build and for this season you can opt with lighter colors since they look great under natural light. Party sports coat are mostly more flashy and come in brighter eye catching colors.