How to Use shirt jacket in a Sentence

shirt jacket

noun
  • If a shirt isn't the right fit, try a collared shacket (shirt jacket).
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • This lightweight shirt jacket can be worn open over a shirt or buttoned up and worn on its own.
    — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024
  • This relaxed shirt jacket makes the perfect light layer that pairs well withover all of your outfits.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The relaxed, oversized fit is great for both layering and wearing on its as a shirt jacket with jeans or leather pants.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The collared, plaid shirt jacket is made from a blend of nylon and spandex, so its fabric is soft and even has a fuzzy feel to it.
    — Jenna Clark, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
  • In the pilot, Ava wears a beige flannel shirt jacket and black vintage Levis — both of those were mine.
    — Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 June 2022
  • Nothing sharpens an outfit like the clean lines of this Milano-stitch oversized shirt jacket.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Look for air mesh dress shirts, pique or tech knit polos and even a refined T-shirt that will work under a blazer or shirt jacket.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2021
  • And there was also a whole indigo capsule that included a chambray field shirt and a shirt jacket.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
  • With long sleeves and a button front, the shirt jacket can be worn with a pair of jeans, leggings, or boots depending on the occasion.
    — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Or, consider the reversible double-faced shirt jacket and oversized tech-stretch shirt, which can be worn on their own or as a top layer.
    — Laura Reilly, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Unlike your typical stiff shirt jacket, this chocolate brown style is made from the same soft and stretchy polyester as the pants and one-shoulder crop top above.
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2021
  • Wrangler has affordable shirt jackets in three different plaids and Lee has loose-fit shirt jackets in red and black plaid.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
  • My go-to piece to make my airplane outfit comfortable yet stylish is a shirt jacket, like this corduroy one from Nordstrom.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Available in sizes up to XL, the shirt jacket comes in a wide selection of 36 colors and prints.
    — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Ideal for upcoming outdoorsy adventures, this shirt jacket is made of heavyweight wool with a design that screams fall.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Along with the lightweight material, the relaxed, oversized fit of the shirt jacket is great for layering.
    — Olivia Hanson, PEOPLE.com, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Lightweight suede outerwear in shirt jackets and blouson styles in pale tonalities was seen across collections.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • Wear a shirt jacket literally and underneath a coat come wintertime.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Looking into a car window, the Luther actor leans over in a seersucker full zip shirt jacket, a crisp white T-shirt, and navy trousers.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Jan. 2024
  • For his brand, bottoms continue to be extremely strong sellers, along with shirt jackets and sweaters as well as corduroy and flannel shirts, many in pop colors.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This shirt jacket is the ultimate airplane outfit layer to say cozy on chilly flights and is thin enough to layer beneath a heavier coat for winter outings.
    — Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Afterward, these may be used to make a wide array of formal or casual made-to-measure garments, ranging from suits to shirt jackets to polos.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
  • The insulated shirt jacket is practical for activities but also serves as a stylish top layer.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
  • The third possible solution is a shirt jacket, which frequently also feature large pockets.
    — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Leather shirt-jackets are a street-style essential, The Drop’s faux leather long shirt jacket is a great choice for its price point and color offerings.
    — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2023
  • This shirt jacket won me over because it’s made with cotton, offering some cozy softness and comfortable breathability.
    — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024
  • This shirt jacket, recommended by Noël, is clean, lightweight and wrinkle-resistant.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 5 Apr. 2021
  • Grab a cotton shirt jacket in butter yellow, for a lightweight extra layer that will dress your jeans up for the office, or save you from the chills of too much air conditioning.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2024
  • For those random days throughout the week when the temperature doesn't call for a big ole' winter coat, a wool shirt jacket layered with a turtleneck is a perfect day-to-night option.
    — Ty Gaskins, Men's Health, 10 Jan. 2023

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