5 Days, 5 Ways: The Coach Jacket
The opportunity to rock your team colors with wild abandon
By Gabi Meyers
“I’d have to say April 25th. It’s not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.”
Famously spoken by Cheryl Fraiser in Miss Congeniality, a light jacket is all you need on a day like today. While I’m certain that each and every one of you has your fair share of bombers (I’ve now accumulated 3 myself) a coach jacket is a great layering alternative that still captures that sportswear-inspired vibe. It’s shirt-like structure makes it feel put-together, but the windbreaker fabric and zip-front keep things casual. While you may have looked to your coach for game plays, it’s might be worth it to check his closet for style advice as well. Team logos, stripes, and school colors are all highly encouraged.
THE COACH JACKET: BIRDWELL X RVCA, $240
The coach jacket is the perfect layer to add to your spring wardrobe.
MONDAY
Tee: Everlane, $15 |Jeans: Paige, $199 | Penny Loafers: Alden, $558
Glasses: Warby Parker, $95 | Wallet: Bellroy, $86 | Hair Wax: Blind Barber, $18
Wear it well: Cuff the jeans and style your hair up in a quiff – a 50’s revival is in order.
TUESDAY
Shirt: Frank & Oak, $56 | Joggers: Publish, $90 | Sneakers: New Balance, $180
Coffee: Saturdays NYC x La Colombe, $13.50 | Key Ring: Areaware, $16
Wear it well: Skip the socks for your next (c0ffee) run.
WEDNESDAY
Shirt: Bonobos, $98 |Chinos: Brixton, $59 | Shoes: Clarks, $135
Belt: J.Crew, $29.50 | Sunglasses: Ray-ban, $200 | Backpack: Eastpak, $102
Wear it well: Bring your coach jacket to work for a happy-hour worthy outfit.
THURSDAY
Sweatshirt: Etiquette, $170 |Pants: Carhartt WIP, $128 | Sneakers: Clae, $130
Sunglasses: Whistles, $120 | Watch: Shinola, $875 | Phone Case: Native Union, $40
Wear it well: Keep your accessories neutral and clean so your jacket (or these pants!) can do the talking.
FRIDAY
Polo: Lacoste, $90 | Trousers: Suit Supply, $149 | Sneakers: Vans, $45
Cap: Portland Dry Goods, $75 | Wallet: Hook & Albert, $55
Wear it well: Layer on the style from all generations – grandpa’s pants, dad’s polo, bro’s kicks – for a look that transcends “classic.”
TELL ME:
HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR SPRING WARDROBE FRESH?
Want to see more ways to wear the items featured in this article? See 5 ways to wear a chambray shirt, statement bomber and minimal sneaker.
Oh, Gabi, you know I’m a sucker for your colors! Thursday might be my favorite – hitting various shades of those accent colors. But I also love Tuesday – those sneakers are fantastic!
That jacket tho.
I know! I couldn’t resist the colors in the jacket – and totally think Tuesday highlights the colors the best!
Man, love the color way of that jacket! And the funny thing is: the first time I saw it was in a video game about the ’90s released a decade back. I can’t believe it!
As it is, the best look here is Monday. Just when I thought the coach jacket was a ’90s thing, it could also be a ’50s thing: Cool!
#versatility 🙂
Also interesting to note: I’m currently wearing a jacket that has a silhouette of a coach jacket like the one featured here and the structure of a Harrington (i.e. made of cotton twill). 😉
Sounds like a pretty swell jacket – share a pic!
seconded! pic, pretty please 🙂
I’d have to keep the jacket open on Tuesday so everyone can see the print. Pineapple goes great on pizzas and shirts. This is an invisible tie shirt fo sho.
Are band collars coming back? I’ve seen them around lately and now with the Bonobos shirt… The name “Bonobos” always makes me smile.
ha, me too 🙂
and yes, band collars are definitely on their way back in…though personally I’m still on the fence about them. If you want to try it, go for it. If you’d rather skip the trend this time around, that works too – we always want to show HOW to pull a trend off if you want the option!
I’m happy to hop on the band collar band wagon!
great looks
Thanks Joe!
As soon as I logged on I was like oh those colors are sweet! #thursdayme
For spring I’m starting to venture out into uncharted territory for myself by adding more prints to my wardrobe.
Love the looks! Now I’m thinking of grabbing a red pants – as that’s probably the only color missing in my pants rotation.
The new balance shoes..nice touch!