Question: are blazers and sportcoats the same thing?
Answer: Blazers, however, are dressier than sportcoats but not as formal as suit jackets. ... Remember a casual jacket that isn't navy blue and doesn't have buttons could be a sport coat or a blazer. If it's blue with buttons, it's a blazer - non-negotiable. If it's made of nice fabric and has matching pants, it's a suit jacket.