I'm going to a casual beach wedding where they say we shouldn't wear suits, but since it is outdoors and might be chilly, they say we can bring a sport coat.
I don't have a sport coat. I only have suits. Can I just bring one of my suit jackets and wear it like a sport coat?
I don't even know the difference between a suit jacket and a sport coat. They all look the same to me.
And would navy blue be a good color? Does that go with everything?
2007-08-16 06:45:00 · 7 answers · asked by introversive_guy 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, there is a distinct difference between sport coats and suit jackets, I dont think they could be interchanged. I would definitely notice. Sport coats arent that expensive and if you get a good fitting one it will last you for years. It may be a good investment for you. My husband wears a suit to work everyday as well, I have gotten him a nice sport coat for those times that a suit isnt required, but a coat and tie are.
Penneys is having a great sale right now, you can get a goos coat for a great price. I would recommend you invest in a nice navy blue coat. http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductList.aspx?DeptID=469&CatID=36748&CatTyp=DEP&Cat=sportcoats&Dep=MEN&PCat=Dress+Apparel&PCatID=28109&RefPage=ProductList&Page=2&Sale=&ProdCount=17&RecPtr=&FirstCount=0&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&ViewByPages=&RefPageName=CategoryAll%252Easpx&RefCatID=28109&RefDeptID=469&CmCatId=469|28109|36748
2007-08-16 07:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sport coats are less formal in style and fabric, not as fitted, and usually with more detail. Suit jackets are more fitted and of a higher quality material. You could get away with it in a navy but try it on with the pants you will be wearing to make sure it doesn't look out of place. If it does, you might want to take along a nice tailored cotton pull-over or cardigan sweater instead. It's a casual beach wedding so I think the sweater idea is more appropriate anyway.
2007-08-16 07:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navys a good color and no can tell the different between a suit jacket and a sports coat unless your looking at the price tags
2007-08-16 07:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by heller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a sport coat is slightly shorter in length than a suit jacket. I doubt anyone will notice if you take a regular suit jacket. Navy or tan is the best bets.
2007-08-16 06:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the navy blue suit jacket and khakis would look great! Sort of dress casual! I say go for it.
2007-08-16 07:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think you can use a suit jacket. If you use the navy blue, pair it with beige dress pants. Wear a light blue long sleeve shirt, a coordinated tie with navy, beige and maybe burgandy small design or stripes. Black dress shoes and deep navy dress socks.
2007-08-16 10:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Can't tell the diff. myself. I say go for it. Sensless to buy a sport coat you will never wear again for a one day affair.
navy blue is a fine color as long as you don't pair it with something like black. Then you would be a bruise.
2007-08-16 06:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋