The Tweed Jacket: A Perfect Choice For Smart Casual Wear

Men searching for the perfect jacket that can look great for both after-work drinks and wedding attire should look no further than a tweed blazer, as this classic garment looks sophisticated whatever it is matched with. 

Read on to find out why investing in a tweed jacket is worth it for the ultimate smart casual accessory.

Teams with anything

Firstly, tweed jackets look great when paired with a huge variety of clothes. You could wear them with jeans, chinos or smart suit trousers, and they will always look stylish.

Equally, you could choose to go for a more casual look and slip one over a white tee or you could wear it with a crisp shirt for a day at the races. This makes the tweed jacket one of the most versatile fashion items, particularly if you get one tailormade to suit your frame. 

This versatility includes an unequalled choice of colour and pattern combinations if taking the custom tailoring route, as well as choice of weights, finishes and individual bespoke options, making it personally unique.

Always in fashion

Another reason to get fitted for a tailored tweed jacket is that they never go out of fashion. 

Tweed was first produced in Scotland a couple of hundred years ago before it began to be exported to the rest of the UK , with its weather-resistant properties making it a popular choice throughout Great Britain. Ultimately, of course, it’s now in high demand all over the world.

The woollen fibres are woven together using a plain or twill ( diagonal lined pattern) weave, resulting in a very substantial material in a range of hard to soft finishes. 

It is often made with a variety of coloured threads, which means the overall garment is patterned with different colours. This adds to its appeal as tweed jackets can look unique and individual. 

While tweed suits, hats and bags are also popular, none have remained in fashion over the centuries like tweed jackets have. This is due to its practical advantages, as well as looking smart and stylish. 

Many people who buy themselves a tweed blazer opt for a structured shoulder, which gives them a strong aesthetic, though soft and lightly padded shoulders are also available. 

For a jacket that really moulds to the shape of your body, opt for a three-layer construction that adapts to your physique over time. As such, the more seasons you wear it, the better it will look on you. 

There are lots of different colours you could go for, including browns, greens and blues, so you can find a jacket that looks great with your wardrobe, as well as one that suits your personality and your social commitments. 

A navy blue tweed blazer, for instance, looks suave and smart, and will go with pretty much anything. On the other hand, you could opt for a unique pattern, such as a glencheck, which is a bolder fashion statement.

Very practical too!

Tweed, or twill, as it was originally known, was very popular in the 19th century as it became known for being incredibly warm and wind-proof. 

This is why it is a particularly good choice for smart-casual wear in the autumn/winter months, as it looks great with a pair of jeans and shirt at the same time as keeping you warm during those chilly evenings. 

Cotton and linen jackets are a great choice when the weather is warm, but a tweed jacket is the ultimate style must-have once the temperatures begin to drop. Given Britain’s cool climate, it will likely remain in use through spring as well.