The knit sportcoat (or quasi-sportcoat cardigan) thread

[radicaldog]

I'm warming to this concept, even though I'm usually hostile to hybrids. Suggestions? Here are a few photos for inspiration. Keep them coming, if you're so inclined. Any suggestions for good quality options would be most appreciated. Cheers.

 

[KObalto]

 

[pssst]

I own a RTW knit jacket (3-patch) by Gran Sasso. Very comfy, I usually wear it with a chunky roll neck sweater and a pair of full cut flanel trousers and/or wale cords.

 

[johnnyletrois]

The lapels on my notch lapel cardigan won't stay down, and it is so annoying. I'm going to have to break out the needle and thread.

 

[radicaldog]

Nice stuff. Most knit sportcoat I can find, though, have the currently fashionable proportions, i.e. far too short for my taste. Any suggestions on where to find a more traditional silhouette.

 

[tim_horton]

Interesting idea... I am a big fan of the "traditional" shawl-neck cardigan - patch pockets, neck buttons to allow closure, nice and thick. In the winter I tend to wear them instead of sports coats, it's why I probably won't get a winter-specific blazer for a long time, if ever. If I need something more formal I wear a suit.

 

[akatsuki]

I have one or two and they are perfect for casual Fridays. Bought a cheap one at Reiss which obviously isn't holding up well, but was a good way to dip my toe in...

 

[chogall]

too hip, too fashionable, too streetwear.

why not just stay with cardigan? or unstructured sports coats such as boglioli? or soft tailoring bespoke stuff?