The full suit has lost ground and the suit jacket has quietly picked up everything it dropped. Worn with tailored trousers for occasions that want a bit of ceremony, or thrown over dark jeans when you want to look like you made an effort without broadcasting it, a well chosen jacket is doing serious work in the modern wardrobe. The problem is most men either buy the safe navy blazer they already own three of, or they overcorrect into something so fashion forward it has a shelf life of eighteen months. We’ve been looking for the middle ground. Jackets with a clean, modern cut that aren’t trying to be trendy. Fabrics that hold their structure through a long day. Details that reward a closer look without shouting. Single and double breasted options, because both have a place depending on how you’re built and how you want to carry yourself. These are the ones worth the investment.