tweed jacket

Professorial outer layer

A tweed jacket is a casual or semi-formal jacket made from tweed—a rough, woolen fabric typically woven in muted colors with a flecked pattern.

Associated with British country life, academia, and a certain professorial style: He wore a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.

Less formal than a blazer, more refined than a work coat.

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British · houndstooth · plaid · country · hunting · hunting lodge · sport coat · tailored · vintage · academic · autumn · Irish · rugged · gentlemen · old money · lapel · corduroy · scholarly

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formality level

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Topped sweatshirt

sweatshirt · tank top · t-shirt · crop top · athletic wear

fabric/material character

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Garment of tanned animal skin

puffer jacket · down vest

style/cultural register

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Zippered athletic outer layer

bomber jacket · motorcycle jacket

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G