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I find it fascinating that it's called a "sport coat" because people used to wear it with a tie for sporting activities (definitely golf, maybe hunting, etc). T
by chihuahua 8y ago
I find it fascinating that it's called a "sport coat" because people used to wear it with a tie for sporting activities (definitely golf, maybe hunting, etc). These days it looks really formal, but back then it was (apparently) the equivalent of today's running shorts and yoga pants.
- blacksqr 8y agoExactly so, both men's suits and tuxedos originated as leisure wear.
- hiharryhere 8y agoAnd now people go out and about in their yoga pants and activewear, even if they aren't doing anything remotely sporting. Funny how history repeats.