How to Style a Safari Jacket: 8 Outfits for Men

The safari jacket — with its four front pockets, belt, and lightweight fabric — is the thinking man's casual layer. It is more polished than a denim jacket and more relaxed than a blazer, making it endlessly useful.

Choosing your safari jacket

Khaki, olive, and navy are the most versatile shades.

Cotton, linen, and twill keep it breathable and drape well.

A trim but not tight fit is the most flattering.

Four pockets and a belt give it the classic character.

8 outfit ideas

A khaki safari jacket with a white tee and dark denim.

An olive safari jacket over a button-down and chinos.

A navy safari jacket with a henley and grey trousers.

A safari jacket over a polo and linen pants for warm days.

A safari jacket with a crew-neck tee and sneakers.

A safari jacket layered over a light knit and corduroys.

A safari jacket with a denim shirt and desert boots.

A safari jacket buttoned up with pleated trousers.

Styling notes

The safari jacket thrives in that middle ground between casual and smart. Keep the pieces underneath simple and let the jacket's four-pocket detail do the talking.

Mind the belt. Wearing it tied gives a classic, put-together look, while leaving it loose or untied reads more relaxed. Both work — just keep the rest of the outfit consistent with whichever you choose.