Okay, let’s talk men’s casual jackets

Hands up, who out there finishes off their casual outfit with a hoodie or a jumper? I am willing to wager the number of “Yes’s” will be pretty vast. Here’s the thing, if you did find yourself in the “yes” group, you are not doing yourself any favours. Hoodies are easy. They’re comfortable. But stylish? Rarely. It may be easy to throw a hoodie on, but it certainly is not going to turn that outfit you are wearing from good enough into ‘incredibly cool’. In fact, a mismatched item of clothing can ruin any outfit. This is why you need to start to look into perhaps acquiring some nice men’s casual jackets. You want to find something that can complete any outfit, look brilliant, and turn heads. That is what we are going to take a little look at today.

What should you look for when purchasing a jacket?

When you are purchasing men’s casual jackets, there are a number of different things that you will need to think about. We will cover those in this section.

First and foremost, you need to think about what style of jacket you are after. I won’t dwell on this too much as there are far too many styles out there to choose from. However, you will want to aim for something which matches the dress style you boast now. If you are looking for ideas, check out the style inspiration section on Dapperfied.com. Take a look at those photographs and you will get some indication as to how you can dress to pull off certain looks.

You will also need to think about the materials. Generally speaking, you will have three options:

• Cotton: These jackets tend to be breathable and thus are ideal for hot locations. They are also easy to clean. You will find that cotton jackets tend to be cheaper than other jackets on the market. It is also likely that you will find them in a whole host of different styles.
• Canvas jackets are not as breathable. They do breathe, but you may still get hot. Generally, people who wish for leather jackets without the cost will opt for waxed canvas jackets.
• Leather is a brilliant material, providing you wear it well. The vast majority of people will look good in a leather jacket. The only downside to going down this route is that this option tends to be a little bit on the dearer side.

In an ideal world, you will have a whole host of jackets in your wardrobe to choose from. We all know, this is not an ideal world though. Jackets are expensive. You will, therefore, need to think long and hard about the colours that you choose. Neutral colours are the best. Dark shades of blue and grey tend to work well with everything.

Finally, think about the quality of the jacket. Do not purchase a jacket because it is cheap. It may look good, but there is no guarantee that it will last all that long. Most people will recommend that you purchase a jacket from a top designer. Yes, they will be a bit more expensive. However, these jackets tend to fit better, they have a touch of pizzazz due to their designer label and, of course, they tend to last a whole lot longer which can save you money in the long run. Chances are that you are going to be wearing your men’s casual jacket with just about everything, so you can afford to splurge here.

Ensuring that the casual jacket is perfect for your body shape

It is all well and good buying men’s casual jackets to complete your outfit. However, you can’t just buy any old jacket. You need something that really accents the shape of your body. If you purchase an ill-fitting jacket, and most people will, it does not matter how fantastic the jacket looks on it’s own, it will really stick out – thereby destroying every other effort you have made with your outfit.

As we mentioned earlier, the vast majority of men will actually purchase a jacket which is one size too big for them. If you are the type of person who normally goes for an extra-large, purchase a large. If you go for a medium, opt for small. In most cases, the jacket will fit your body better and look fantastic. If you can get it tailored to fit your individual shape – that’s ideal!

A jacket that fits well is one which is a snug fit on your shoulders. For many people, particularly those who are used to a size larger, shifting down to a smaller size when it comes to men’s casual jackets will find them a little uncomfortable to wear at first. However, the idea is that the jacket will gently ‘hug’ your figure and show you off fantastically. The operative word here being “gently”. There is a limit here though guys. Those of us who may be carrying a bit of extra weight around may wish to opt for something looser if the jacket is showing off their ‘love handles’.

How to look after your men’s casual jacket

Cleaning your men’s casual jacket is going to be easy. All you need to do is follow the instructions on the label that comes with the jacket! However, a word of warning here, you should never clean the jacket too often. Only clean it when it is absolutely filthy and there is no other way around it. You could end up damaging the fabric otherwise. In addition to this, if you have spent a pretty penny on a good male casual jacket, then make sure that you opt for a professional cleaner instead. You can always try and clean it yourself, but the last thing you wish to do is ruin it, right?

So, where can you buy good men’s casual jackets?

You are in luck! There are hundreds of different places to shop for men’s casual jackets. Each store will boast a completely different selection of products. This may mean that it will take you a while to find the perfect jacket. Don’t worry though, a big selection means that you are unlikely to need to settle for ‘second best’ on your jacket. What’s great with Amazon.com is that you get a selection of jackets to choose from (over 10,000 at the time of writing this post) and they are a trusted online seller. You can check out the jacket section here – Jackets on Amazon.

Another great option to use is lookastic.com. Not only can you put looks together there but you can also buy the ones you like from all your favourite stores. Easy!

Why not shop for men’s casual jackets today? You never know, you may just find that perfect jacket that ends up being a key piece in your wardrobe for many years to come.