By Hendrik Pohl

Do you like to dress nice from time to time and are looking for different ways to change your look as well as ways to introduce new styles into your outfits? Then this article will help. It is my goal to discuss different types of jackets such as Blazers, Sport Coats, and Suit Jackets. In this article you will find tips on how to wear each, when to wear them, and how to combine them with other pieces of clothing.

First off all, no matter what type of jacket you choose, make sure that your outfit matches the occasion as well as your personal style. If you are a little uncertain, what your style is, then look through men’s fashion magazines such as GQ, Men’s Style, or Cigar Aficionado and find the styles & looks you like. Doing this will give you new ideas on different styles, and what outfits will look good on you. Whatever you choose, make the style your own and wear it with confidence.

Blazers

A blazer is a type of semi-formal jacket that usually is bought separately from the dress pants (unlike a suit). Blazers come in both styles: Single breasted, as well as double-breasted cuts. The choice of fabrics used varies widely, but usually fabrics with more patterns are chosen such as hound’s-tooth, herringbone, or windowpane patterns. In addition the fabric used is usually thicker and warmer wool. Classic blazers use more impressive buttons such as gold colored, buttons made from bone, or exotics types of wood.

The blazer will suit a wide range of events and dress codes ranging from business attire, to casual wear. The blazer is polished to a more formal look if combined with more formal accessories such as bow ties, dressy slacks, and pocket squares.

The typical blazer has a more traditional appearance. With this in mind, it will combine well with other more formal/traditional pieces of clothing accessories such as bow ties and pocket squares. When combining clothing to the blazer make sure that the patterns and colors harmonize. A window-pane pattern blazer in tan/ brown color shades would go excellent with light brown flannel pants with brown buttons, brown shoes, and a burgundy colored polka dot bow tie.

Sport Coats

As the name indicates, sport coats have a sporty, more casual look. The styles available vary widely in cuts, fabrics, and colors. You will find anything from beige-brown linen to a trendy purple sateen sport coat.

The more trendy-casual appearance of sport coats make them less suited for business attire worn to the office. Instead it is a dressy type of jacket for a night out at the bars or to a restaurant. The sport coat is most commonly combined with trendy designer jeans, tapered dress shirts, and skinny neckties. Shoes are usually also on the trendy-sporty side. Leather loafers work well on the more dressy side, while the retro-style sneakers will add a sportier look.

Suit Jackets

The suit jacket is usually bought in combination with matching pants made from the exact type of fabric. Typically suit jackets have a more conservative ‘Business Look’. The most common colors are charcoal gray, dark blues, or tan-brown. Patterns are less eccentric than those of most blazers, but nevertheless, fine pinstriped, windowpane and herringbone are quite common.

Suit jackets are almost exclusively combined with matching pants, dress shirt, dress shoes, and a belt. Other accessories such as neckties, and cufflinks are also quite common. Most common are suit jackets worn for business type of functions and as daily office wear.

About the Author: Hendrik Pohl is an expert author on men’s fashion. His personal interest in

mens neckties

, bow ties and cufflinks inspired him to open his own online retailer: Ties-Necktie.com – A unique online boutique specializing in fine men’s neckwear. You will find anything from traditional

striped neckties

to contemporary Italian designer neckties.

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By John Smith

Everywhere we look there appears to be more than a hint of doom and gloom for us all, with fuel bills on the increase, the credit crunch and a threat of recession in the air. Every time we open the newspaper there is nothing but more bad news. With winter looming just around the corner, you are probably juggling with the idea of throwing an extra layer of woolly jumpers on just so as to avoid a huge heating bill. So the thought of buying Christmas presents may be a more than a bit of a worry. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune to demonstrate how you feel about someone when selecting a Christmas present.

There is a vast choice of presents available to purchase that are economical without being cheap. You don’t have to resort to a boring pair of socks or predictable selection box. The secret is to be original. It all depends how little you want to spend.

Everyone needs a calendar for noting those important dates, or just to remind them what day of the week it is. You can get personal with a personalised calendar with extensive range of themes to suit all interests, tastes and age groups. In fact there is so much to choose from that you could go the whole hog and just buy a calendar for everyone on your list. Whether you are buying for a football fan, someone with a general love of all sports, a chocoholic or the love of your life, there is something for everyone with their name emblazoned on every page.

For gardening enthusiasts there are Grow It gift boxes with everything they need to start a vegetable patch, bonsai collection, or even their very own tea and coffee plantation. If you are stuck for ideas for a present for your moggy, she will thank you forever for the cat grass kit, guaranteed to drive her nuts with joy. The pocket garden packs are a fun and educational way of introducing children to the world of horticulture and a carnivorous plant gift box will produce some evil looking, fly eating plants that will keep kids fascinated and feed their love of the macabre.

Stuck for ideas for your colleagues in the office? Is your boss driving you mad? A Control-a-Boss Remote will be greatly appreciated and soon everyone in the building will want one, except the boss, of course. And for the boss you could get your message across with an I Love Deadlines mug. The boss will think of you and appreciate you every time she takes a swig. This Christmas present may even earn you a promotion.

Children are probably the most difficult people to buy Christmas presents for these days. Time was, they’d be happy with an old tangerine and a cardboard box. Nowadays they’ve probably got at least one of everything on the market, most of which ends up stuffed under the bed. So you need to find something unusual to keep them entertained. To keep them engrossed long after the last present has been unwrapped and all the chocolates scoffed, a self-build kaleidoscope will send them off to their bedrooms to construct this timeless toy, and the grown-ups will be the ones squabbling to have a go.

For those little dears who are hard to persuade that a bath is what they need, a shocking red devil shower cap with yellow horns will do the trick along with a teddy on a rope soap. The kids can always keep the adults at bay with a fabulous spud gun, by either firing it at them or for handing over to Granny and Gramps who can chase each other out in the snow with glee until they are enticed back indoors with the promise of more ginger wine. And when the little loves are tucked up in bed and the neighbours have invited themselves round, you can crack open a bottle of personalised quality champagne or play some drinking games with Mortal Peril, an electronic game set that gives you a forfeit, whether you like it or not.

For the most important person in your life, you can’t go wrong with a romantic picture frame, especially if it contains a photo of little old you. If you are into saving the planet, and you can’t do it single handed, you can dedicate a broad-leafed tree to your loved one, happy in the knowledge that your gift is doing its bit to soak up some carbon dioxide. Or introduce your partner to astronomy by naming a star on his or her behalf. How many people can say they have a star named after them? You can go outside on those clear frosty nights, look up at the sky and wonder which one of those glittering stars is yours.

It is definitely possible to do your Christmas presents shopping on a shoe string. Just make your selections funky and original and they will love you for it.

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Christmas Presents

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