It seems to be one of the biggest mens fashion trends of the last couple of years. A new staple of the wardrobe is the ‘shacket’ part shirt and part jacket. Perfect to throw over a t-shirt and deal with the cooler evenings or those in between autumnal days.
The high end brands were everywhere with various incarnations of this new fashion must have and many charged $300 – $500, which for a light unlined jacket does feel a bit steep.
Enter Uniqlo who recognised it as a ‘staple’ which they refer to as a ‘Utility Jacket’ and charge $79.90 available in blue, olive and brown you can be just as fashionable for a fraction of the price.
There are many other smart over shirt options to choose from Charles Tyrwitt refers to “a relaxed-fit style designed to be buttoned over a T-shirt or left open with a lighter-weight knit underneath. It’s crafted from a heavyweight dobby weave for warmth, with an extra-soft brushed finish.“
The Charles Tyrwitt Mens Over Shirt retails for $139.