Maybe you think that all men's dinner jackets look the same, or maybe you accept their differences but consider them too subtle and nuanced to really matter much. In either case, you're not really giving these gorgeous formalwear pieces enough individuality, nor are you giving their designers much credit. In actuality, the differences between jackets are an excellent way for a gentleman to make a traditional suited ensemble into his own vessel of formal expression.
There are two general categories into which the differences between jackets fall.
Style and Adornments
First and foremost are the smaller details. Coming in the form of lapel style, cuff style, pockets, buttons, vents, and whether a jacket is single or double-breasted, these design elements come in all combinations and each one might have its own little designer quirks. Maybe a peak lapel is done at a shaper angle, or a line of buttons is wrapped in satin fabric for a little extra shine and sheen. Though one detail on its own might seem unimportant, they do bring a lot of life to men's dinner jackets when combined. A man wearing a double-breasted dinner jacket with a shawl collar will have a look that's strikingly different than that of a man wearing a single-breasted jacket with a peak lapel.
Color and Material
Secondly and most obviously, dinner jackets do come in an array of colors and fabrics, which means that they cater to both colorful personalities and men who are shopping for their formalwear on a budget. Whether you're looking for a midnight blue dinner jacket that's made of the finest wool available, or want an affordable polyester piece in a creamy ivory color, you will doubtlessly find a jacket that meets the specifications of your own personal tastes.
You see, small differences add up, and big differences, well, they can make or break a jacket. Don't ever tell yourself that any part of the jacket doesn't really matter; in reality, the more you know about what you're wearing, the better you'll look. Why? Because knowledge promotes the exuding of confidence and pride, and in that regard, a true understanding of the style of your jacket, what it means, and why you chose it will offer priceless contributions to presentation of classic formal style.
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