R.A.G. New York

For most men fashion is something that constantly elludes them. Like a contemporary Captain Ahab wandering websites and stores across the globe in search of the Moby Dick of fashion to wear out to an event when that old t-shirt and jeans isn’t going to cut it. Its difficult to find clothing thats relaxed, fashionable and moderately priced. Its even more difficult to find relaxed, fashionable and moderately priced clothes that can be worn during one of the hottest summers on record.

Low cost and light fabric are the two most important issues to consider when searching for clothes during the summer because of the hot, humid weather and the subsequent (as well as frequent) trips to the laundromat or dry-cleaner. Men, generally, when presented with the dilemma of fashion versus function frequently, much to the chagrin of significant others and easily embarassed children, err on the side of funtion. This desire to wear clothes that feel good and make sense frequently drives men towards the comfortable, cost-effective and, in the case of the warm weather months, the light and breatheable fabric groups. Its very rare that the functional and the fashionable clothing choices are the same choice. One of the rare examples of clothing that satisfies both buckets are men’s sport coats.

Men’s sport coats allow men to dress up simple outfits and make them look better without sacrificing comfort as there are a wealth of sports coats made of linen, cotton or some blend between the two. These light fabrics allow cool air to pass through these casual coats and keep their wearers feeling as good as they look. A subtle compromise for a discerning shopper but tehre’s nothing more comforting that clothes you like on multiple levels and you don’t have to break the bank to get your hands on them.