Claire's Picks
← Coats and Jackets Worth the InvestmentJackets for Smart Casual That Do the Work for You
Smart casual is where most men get tripped up, and the jacket is the reason why. Too formal and you look like you forgot to bring your tie. Too relaxed and the whole thing reads as someone who gave up halfway. The jacket has to do the heavy lifting, and most jackets simply are not built for it. What we've been looking for are pieces that sit in that particular middle ground with actual intention behind them. A well chosen jacket at this register can make dark jeans look considered, make chinos look like a decision, and make a simple crew neck feel like a complete outfit. We've focused on cuts that work without a shirt underneath, fabrics that don't crease the moment you sit down, and collar shapes that hold their structure through an entire evening. Nothing in here requires a lot of effort to pull off. That's exactly the point.
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