What is a Shacket and How Do You Actually Wear One?
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If you have seen the word shacket and wondered what it means, you are not alone. It is one of those pieces that sounds like a gimmick but turns out to be one of the most practical things you can own. Here is everything you need to know.
What Exactly is a Shacket?
A shacket is a shirt jacket. It is heavier than a regular shirt but lighter than a proper jacket. Think of it as the layer you reach for when a hoodie feels too casual and a coat feels like too much. It sits right in between, which is exactly where most of us spend most of our time.
Our corduroy shackets at Stylstpls are oversized and unisex, made from soft corduroy that gets better with every wear. They come in rust orange, royal blue, mint green and light grey because good layering pieces should come in colours worth wearing.
How Do You Wear a Shacket?
Over an Oversized Tee
This is the easiest combination. An oversized tee underneath, shacket on top, left open. The proportions work because both pieces are relaxed. Add straight jeans or cargo pants and you are done.
As a Standalone Top
Button it up and wear it as a shirt. A corduroy shacket buttoned over simple trousers looks put together without feeling like you tried too hard. Roll the sleeves up for a more casual feel.
With a Hoodie Underneath
When it gets colder, layer a fitted hoodie underneath your shacket. The shacket acts as your outer layer without the bulk of a full jacket. It is a practical combination that also happens to look really good.
Tied Around the Waist
When you do not need it on, tie it around your waist. It adds visual interest to a simple outfit and keeps the shacket close when the temperature drops later in the day.
What Makes Corduroy a Good Choice?
Corduroy is one of those fabrics that has been around forever for a reason. It is warm without being heavy, textured without being loud, and it softens beautifully over time. A corduroy shacket worn in is one of the best things in a wardrobe.
It also photographs well, which does not hurt.
Is a Shacket Worth It?
If you are looking for one piece that works across seasons, dresses up or down, and gets better the more you wear it, then yes. A shacket is absolutely worth it.
Shop the Stylstpls corduroy shacket collection and find the colour that feels like yours.