Men: No Suit Required

There are times when the perfect blazer speaks louder than a full suit. Here, the best sports jackets of the season. A crisp sports jacket adds an element of flair to your look that a full suit just can't touch. Here are the season's best, and some essential tips on how to wear them.



Rag & Bone
$1,450, available at Elyse Walker, 15300 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, CA, 310-230-8882, and Rag & Bone, 104 Christopher St., NYC, 212-727-2990.

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A Rat Pack sheen demands you dress up. No sneakers, no T-shirts.

DKNY
$210, available at www.dkny.com

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Prada
$1, 595, available at select Prada boutiques. For a complete list of store locations, visit www.prada.com

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Strike a rakish note: Lose the tie; add cuff links and a pocket square.

Tom Ford
$3,790, available at Tom Ford, 845 Madison Ave., NYC, 212-359-0300

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Spurr
$1,975, available at www.spurr.tv

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Perfect for the office during the summer. Contrast it with dark pants and tie.

Ralph Lauren Black Label
$1,295, available at www.ralphlauren.com

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Ermenegildo Zegna
$1,395, available at select Ermenegildo Zegna locations. For a complete list of store locations, visit www.zegna.com

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Go for a polo with panache—not one for the court or the course.

Banana Republic
$425, available at www.bananarepublic.com

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Hermès
$3,150, at Hermès stores nationwide. For a complete list of store locations, visit www.hermes.com

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(GQ magazine)

Sexy, cool, chic, and classic; they all fit! A sports jacket with just the right mix is so appealing. Each look featured is fabulous, especially those stark eye-catching blues. It also doesn't hurt a bit that handsome singer, Maxwell is featured giving off his own "cool vibe."