Is this a sport coat or orphaned suit jacket?

[ww21943]

Hi all,

I am trying to build a closet of sport coats. I only have one so far. I’m looking for a navy blazer and found this herringbone pattern jacket that I like.

Is this used piece a sport coat or orphaned suit jacket?

Also, can I use this kind of material in the summer? Or only fall/winter?

 

[breakaway01]

That is definitely a sportcoat, not an orphaned suit jacket. You can tell this because:
1. It looks like a herringbone tweed, which is a fabric for an odd jacket, not a suit.
2. The three patch pockets would not be used for a suit

You wouldn't want to wear this in the summer -- the fabric will be too warm.

 

[ww21943]

That is definitely a sportcoat, not an orphaned suit jacket. You can tell this because:
1. It looks like a herringbone tweed, which is a fabric for an odd jacket, not a suit.
2. The three patch pockets would not be used for a suit

You wouldn't want to wear this in the summer -- the fabric will be too warm.

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for

 

[Egdon Heath]

That is definitely a sportcoat, not an orphaned suit jacket. You can tell this because:
1. It looks like a herringbone tweed, which is a fabric for an odd jacket, not a suit.
2. The three patch pockets would not be used for a suit

You wouldn't want to wear this in the summer -- the fabric will be too warm.

Not so fast.
I have two herringbone full suits. One by Polo, the other J. Press. Both have patch pockets, the Polo has three.

The picture shown is probably a stand alone. One of the nice things about a herringbone suit, or a houndstooth for that matter, is that they can be worn together or as separates.

 

[breakaway01]

Not so fast.
I have two herringbone full suits. One by Polo, the other J. Press. Both have patch pockets, the Polo has three.

The picture shown is probably a stand alone. One of the nice things about a herringbone suit, or a houndstooth for that matter, is that they can be worn together or as separates.

Are your full suits herringbone tweed?

Have definitely seen herringbone for suits but not in tweed.

 

[Egdon Heath]

The Polo is full tweed, the pattern about the size as the photograph above. Admittedly these are rare. (And sought after by me.) The J. Press Is more of a worsted with a smaller pattern, but definitely winter weight.

 

[Egdon Heath]

Mildly related, I thought this item was interesting. Particularly because of the brand and the price. I would consider this tweed, but many people, myself included, think more of the burly Harris Tweed type when they think tweed.

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[Mriccardi]

Off topic question. I purchased a Hickey Freeman suit from the 1970s. It’s an”Thinlyte” fabric. Does anyone out know what Thinlyte is?