Coats made in the Portly Cut, also known as the Executive Cut, are designed to fit properly, without having to purchase a larger jacket size - which makes the sleeves too long and the shoulders look saggy. We recommend these coats for men whose chest and waist measurements differ by two inches or less.

A sports coat or sports jacket comes in a variety of fabrics such as wool, tweed, linen, corduroy and cotton. The most classic style of a sports coat is made from wool, in particular tweed.

Sports jackets – also known as sport coats – were originally designed to be worn during traditional sporting activities like hunting. Over time they've evolved into something that men used to wear for occasions that were less formal and didn't need a suit.

A sport coat is a patterned jacket that coordinates with trousers that are not made of the same fabric or have the same pattern. A blazer is a solid color jacket with contrasting (often metal) buttons. And a suit coat has a pair of pants made from the same fabric/pattern as the coat.

Executive category shirts are classically designed dress shirts ideal for the professional man. These shirts have the crispness needed for a suit and tie or a day at the office in business casual.

A comparative table below will make the difference between a coat and a blazer clear. A coat has a more casual, less-fitted stitching and an unstructured cut than a blazer. A blazer has a more defined cut and tailored style. Coats don't come with pre-defined shoulders.

Sport coat's characteristics The sports jacket is recognized because it is made with less formal fabrics, namely tweed with herringbone or cheviot pattern, houndstooth, covert or Bedford Cord. It can have patches on the elbows (usually of different fabric and a darker color than the jacket) and large pockets.

Fabrics for Lining material There are different weights of lining from lightweight to heavyweight, and most contain polyester, silk or satin or a mix of the three. As a result, the jacket lays nicely over the contours of the body.

In contrast, sports coats come in vast range of colors, styles and designs and are best when done in seasonal fabrics such as wool flannel or cashmere for winter and cotton, linen and silk blends for summer. Buttons are generally comprised of natural materials such as horn or shell.

Sport coat's characteristics The sports jacket is recognized because it is made with less formal fabrics, namely tweed with herringbone or cheviot pattern, houndstooth, covert or Bedford Cord. It can have patches on the elbows (usually of different fabric and a darker color than the jacket) and large pockets.

A blazer is a type of jacket resembling a suit jacket, but cut more casually. A blazer is generally distinguished from a sport coat as a more formal garment and tailored from solid colour fabrics. Blazers often have naval-style metal buttons to reflect their origin as jackets worn by boating club members.

Executive cut suits are made to fit you perfectly. Crafted with extra room in the jacket waist, as well as a coordinating pants size that won't feel too tight, portly fit suits for men are made with your size in mind!

What is a Formal Shirt? A formal shirt – otherwise known as the dress shirt – can be identified by its stiff collar, lustrous fabric, long tails and single or double cuffs. Although patterned versions are available, the most popular styles come in conservative colours such as white, blue or pink.

Think of business professional as the top end of office wear. For men, that means a suit, 0perhaps with pinstripes, and a tie. Dress pants and a sport coat or blazer also would work. For women, business professional can mean a suit, but there is more leeway, and a dress and blouse without a blazer is acceptable.

Blazer Styles: Single and Double-Breasted Often referred to as the epitome of sophisticated fashion, blazers come in a variety of styles. But in this blog, we will focus primarily on two types of blazers: single-breasted and double-breasted. The single-breasted blazer is a timeless piece that never goes out of style.

In general, the most common characteristics sought in sportswear can be enlisted as follows:

• Optimum thermal and moisture regulation.
• Good air and water vapor permeability.
• Rapid moisture absorption and wicking property.
• Absence of dampness & dry feel next to skin.
• Rapid Drying ability.