Does the Sport jacket ring a bell? Also called a "Sport coat" or "blazer", less well-known than the suit jacket, it is nevertheless a very versatile piece with an essential look.
With a style that flirts with both formal and casual dressing, it is a perfect casual alternative to jackets that are sometimes too dressy. Very easy to combine on all occasions, it can be worn every day: at work (obviously) but also for a weekend or at a wedding. With two new seasonal models, in navy cotton woven fabric and in cold green wool, Hast reveals 3 ways to wear the Sport jacket in summer. Like everyone else, you? Never.
A bit of history
At Hast, the Sport jacket is one of our current obsessions. We love it so much that we decided to release two new models for the summer, with adapted fabrics.
But before joining our collections, the Sport jacket had a rather atypical journey. Appearing during the 19th century in England, this very durable jacket was first invented to practice outdoor sports, such as hunting or fishing. Synonymous with English class, most of the time made in thick and protective fabrics like tweed, it is a piece with a chic outdoor heritage.
So what does it have in common with the suit jacket? Its shape and cut of course, but unlike the latter, the sport jacket is a solitary piece, which is worn with mismatched trousers, often in a different fabric. Exit the famous suit jacket and trousers combo, the Sport jacket opens the way to a multitude of styles and looks, depending on the moments of life.
At work
For the office, it's hard to go wrong with the timeless suit. Elegant and efficient, but also very (or too) codified, the formal style is nonetheless slightly boring when followed to the letter.
For a more personal style, leave your suit jacket in the closet and replace it with the seasonal Sport jacket, in mottled navy blue, in cotton wicker. It's up to you to decide whether you prefer to wear it in a classic style with a striped poplin shirt or with less conventional pieces, like our latest linen shirt and its officer collar . For the bottom, we let you choose between pleated trousers or chinos , in timeless shades, between off-white, beige and khaki green. Sober and elegant, this jacket guarantees you won't go unnoticed by going slightly off the beaten track.
For a wedding
You are invited to a wedding and you still don't know what to wear? Here again, the Sport jacket can be an interesting alternative to a more classic suit ensemble. With its Neapolitan shoulders and notched lapel collar, the Sport jacket ensures you an elegant style, while bringing a touch of controlled relaxation.
In its fir green version, it goes wonderfully (no pun intended) with a white shirt and light trousers . This jacket also has the advantage of not being worn as a set to match with the trousers, giving you all the freedom to have fun choosing the materials and colours of your set. For accessories, we also give you free rein: plain tie , patterned tie, belt and derbies? It's time to stand out in a subtle way.
For a weekend with friends
The season of sunny days is also that of long weekends in the countryside or by the beach. But who says relaxation does not necessarily mean letting go. In addition to your swimsuit , slip a sublime Sport jacket into your suitcase, which will not fail to make its little effect at aperitif time or for a dinner in town. In a casual chic style, the idea is to mix it with essentials of the casual wardrobe: a linen and cotton t-shirt or slightly fitted jeans in raw color. You can also wear it with a light shirt in speckled cotton , a sure bet from the latest collection. On your feet, we advise you without too much hesitation to sport the timeless pair of leather loafers! An elegant look without overdoing it.
