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One of the things I see in guys is that they wish they could wear nice clothes. However, there’s not too much good info on this topic.

We men don’t want to spend hours and hours shopping for clothes that flatter us — even the thought of walking into a clothing store makes us sleepy. However, if we know what to buy beforehand, we don’t have to stay in there a second longer than absolutely necessary.

OK, so the question is: what can you buy that would make me look stylish, confident and sexy, all at the same time? The answer is simple: go for a men’s sports jacket.

If you’re familiar with the suit jacket then you have by now a pretty good idea what it looks like. It’s very similar to the more classy part of the suit but it’s designed entirely to be worn in casual situations.

What do I mean by that? Well, a sports jacket can be worn when we go to a restaurant for a casual dinner, to a club, bar or just for a walk downtown. You won’t look like you just got off from your corporate job and headed for some drinks. Sports jackets can make you look very relaxed and outgoing if you know how to wear them.

And they can be worn with jeans! Since I wear jeans every day, I rarely miss an opportunity to pair them with my sports jacket. Since I’m 99% sure you wear jeans at least three or four times a week, by buying a sports jacket you won’t have to buy anything else. Just throw your leather jacket away for a while and put on your sports jacket. So few men wear one (I have no clue why) that you’ll instantly stand out.

OK, now that I convinced you it is worth it, let’s see some actual outfits you can try:

  • Jeans with a sports jacket, a dress shirt and leather shoes
  • Jeans with a sports jacket, a polo shirt, or a T-shirt and sneakers
  • Dress pants with a sports jacket (make sure the two are not of the same fabric and color), a dress shirt and leather shoes.

Anything goes with a sports jacket — even a T-shirt. Pairing these two  will actually make a very refined mixture of formal and casual, one that’s hard to go unnoticed.

Fabric: Make sure the jacket you intend to buy is either made from wool or cotton. Stay away from polyester as it does not “breathe”.

Colour: If this is your first sports jacket, I recommend you to go for either black or navy blue. Light colored sports jackets (or regular jackets for that matter) are more appropriate for young people (under 25) or for those that have a very powerful personality. For the rest of us, a nice blue sports jacket is enough. The only thing to remember is that whatever we wear on the inside should contrast with it. For instance, if the sports jacket is black, a white T-shirt would work great.

Now you have all the details, go ahead and try a few sport jackets on. Don’t go for the first one you see, though. Try on as many as you can and pay particular attention to how they fit you. Make sure you can stretch your arms and that you can take it off easily.

If you can’t find something that’s exactly your size, choose a slightly larger number. Then, simply go to a tailor for adjustments.