If you could only have 2 sportcoats...

[bigbadbuff]

What would they be? Solid, patterned? Which colors? I have a fantastic patterned medium brown Zegna sportcoat that looks great on me and suits my complexion well. I would like to get 1 more but am going back and forth on what would be the best combination of versatility. Suggestions welcome!!

 

[TCN]

Classic Navy SB 3-button and a tweedy windowpane number for fall/winter.

 

[lakewolf]

Originally Posted by TCN

Classic Navy SB 3-button and a tweedy windowpane number for fall/winter.

Same here but I'd make the tweed herringbone

 

[bigbadbuff]

I was leaning towards solid black over solid navy...

 

[Vintage Gent]

Originally Posted by bigbadbuff

I was leaning towards solid black over solid navy...

Go with the navy--much more versatile.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Navy sportcoat and one in a dark brown plaid.

 

[Manton]

Rare is the coat that works in more than (say) two seasons. If you need maximum weather versaility, then a 10 ounce navy is probably best.

 

[SuitingStyle]

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

Navy sportcoat and one in a dark brown plaid.

what's the best color pants to go with dark brown sportcoat? I've been wearing tan/taupe dress pants with my dark brown sportcoat, but try to get more than 1 outfit out my brown sportcoat, perhaps black/grey pants??

 

[bigbadbuff]

I wear mine with different shades of tan trousers, and jeans.

 

[Ivan Kipling]

Suiting style, I'd have to see the trousers you're talking about, in person. And, in natural light. This is what I do, when I'm in doubt: I take the trouser or jacket outside, and see how it looks, as opposed to the way the color 'shows,' indoors. Sometimes, there's a discernible difference. Afterward, I try to find a color that complements both environments.

Regarding the two sportcoats, I'd want my black/beige/offwhite/grey boucle melange, from Armani.

And, probably one in navy, or taupe.

 

[Carey]

It can go almost anywhere, and is the quintessential travel garment.

Two button, with side vents in 9 oz. serge, or diamond weave.

 

[Thomas]

Depending on your coloring, navy is generally most versatile and dressy. 2- or 3-button depending on your body shape.

My two go-to jackets are a navy db and a lighter grey 3-button, both Armani. Together they cost $15, so I can afford to be reckless with them, except that replacing them will be a bummer since they both fit so well.

 

[AlanC]

I would probably go for the medium weight navy blazer, as suggested, then have a black/white herringbone tweed for fall/winter.

 

[Ivan Kipling]

bigbadbuff, how do you find Zegna, so far as sizing goes? Does Zegna run small, on you? I can barely get into their 40, for some reason. Usually, I wear a 38 reg. Zegna sweaters seem to run small on me, too.

 

[kitonbrioni]

A solid navy or charcoal cashmere Kiton and a nice windowpant plaid cashmere Kiton.