suit jacket
Dressy upper garment
A suit jacket is the upper garment of a suit, designed to be worn with matching trousers.
It typically features a structured silhouette with lapels, buttons down the front, and inner or outer pockets.
Unlike a blazer or sport coat, a suit jacket is made from the same fabric as its accompanying pants and looks incomplete without them.
He grabbed his suit jacket off the back of the chair before heading to the interview.
Semiformal tailored jacket
- sportcoatTailored casual jacket
- lapelJacket's front fold
- pocket squareOrnamental jacket fold
- buttonholeFastening slit or detain
vent · shoulder pads · lining · sleeve · collar · notch lapel · peak lapel · shawl collar
Made to individual specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- custom-madeMade to individual order
- made-to-measureCustom-crafted to specifications
- off-the-rackPre-made, not tailored
alterations · fitting · measurements · tailor · seamstress · darts · stitching · lining
Sheared animal fiber
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
- flannelSoft napped cloth
cashmere · linen · seersucker · corduroy · velvet · gabardine · worsted · serge
Decorative sleeve fasteners
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- pocket squareOrnamental jacket fold
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- lapel pinSmall ornament for jackets
tie bar · dress shirt · waistcoat · vest · braces · suspenders · trousers · dress shoes
Commercial activity or occupation
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- casualRelaxed and informal
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- interviewFormal questioning session
office · boardroom · ceremony · reception · funeral · graduation · conference · presentation
One-column button closure
- double-breastedTwo-column button closure
- slim-fitClose-cut clothing style
- modernOf recent times
- classicOf lasting excellence
vintage · preppy · Ivy League · trad · navy blazer
blazer
Semiformal tailored jacket
- sportcoatTailored casual jacket
- lapelJacket's front fold
- pocket squareOrnamental jacket fold
buttonhole · vent · shoulder pads · lining · sleeve · collar · notch lapel · peak lapel · shawl collar · patch pocket
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- custom-madeMade to individual order
- made-to-measureCustom-crafted to specifications
off-the-rack · alterations · fitting · measurements · tailor · seamstress · darts · stitching · lining · interfacing
wool
Sheared animal fiber
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
flannel · cashmere · linen · seersucker · corduroy · velvet · gabardine · worsted · serge · mohair
cufflinks
Decorative sleeve fasteners
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- pocket squareOrnamental jacket fold
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
lapel pin · tie bar · dress shirt · waistcoat · vest · braces · suspenders · trousers · dress shoes · oxfords
business
Commercial activity or occupation
interview · office · boardroom · ceremony · reception · funeral · graduation · conference · presentation · court
single-breasted
One-column button closure
- double-breastedTwo-column button closure
- slim-fitClose-cut clothing style
- modernOf recent times
classic · vintage · preppy · Ivy League · trad · navy blazer
- outerwearcoat, coats, parka, parkas, overcoat
- jacketsblazer, windbreaker, bomber, puffer, sport coat
- suitstuxedo, three-piece, two-piece
- tight clothingbodycon, bodycon dress, bodysuit, catsuit, compression shorts
- tailoringtailor, seamstress, tailoring, made-to-measure, tailor shop