An important addition to a man's wardrobe. The casual coat can be worn on many occasions, making it a versatile piece of clothing. Available in many colours and designs, the fit should be snug but not tight. Colours for casual coats are generally light.

A versatile garment

A casual coat can be worn on many occasions and is an important part of a man's wardrobe. There are a lot of different designs that could be labelled as a casual coat but generally, it refers to a blazer that is light coloured. It could also be with a patterned weave or have a print. These are ready to be worn at any time, with a variety of styling possibilities. A casual coat can be worn with jeans or chinos, with a t-shirt or a smart casual shirt.

Casual coat fit

The shoulders are the starting point, they should be snug but not too much that there are divets or any rumpling. If they are hanging loose, it is too big a size. The length of the coat should just barely cover the pockets. Sleeve length should show about half or a fourth of an inch of your shirt's cuff, any more visible over that means the sleeves are short. The waist area should be a little tighter than the rest, making a kind of 'v' shape from the shoulders down. If the overall shape is like an 'x' the coat is probably a little too tight. The chest space should fit one hand snug, not too loose and not too tight. 

One of the style rules of a casual coat is that only one button, the top one, can be closed. Never the lower button. While sitting both buttons are to be kept open. Available at many different prices depending on fabric and brand.