Style Guide: Wearing a Double Breasted Suit
Double breasted suits are seen on several well-known male models, including Lino Leluzzi, Lapo Elkann, and David Gandy. Double-breasted blazers or suits, with excellent materials, subtle patterns, and a precise fit, are a must for a gentleman who wants to seem smart. There is no downside for you. Being in D/B has double the fun as work.
Buttons and buttonholes began to catch on when pinned and draped clothing like cloaks were replaced with tailored garments. Buttons held the inner and outer layers of cloth together. On the opposite side of the garment, another set of buttons was installed to maintain it even. Frock coats were a very common garment in the 1800s. The double-breasted jacket became much more fashionable in the late 1800s, when lengthy coats gave way to shorter jackets. Double-breasted blazers came about from reefer jackets (or pea coats).
What is a double-breasted coat?
Double-breasted coats and jackets feature two parallel rows of buttons that go across the front of the chest, with overlapping flaps covering the buttons. To be functional, just one or two rows of buttons are required on a double-breasted jacket. The number-on-number structure of a jacket is when the number of buttons (on the jacket and below the lapel) is equal.
Where to wear it?
To avoid alienating those who aren’t liberal enough to accept your jacket decision, always go for single-breasted during semi-formal or formal events. The double-breasted blazer is a completely different kind of jacket compared to the single-breasted blazer, and will be a fun, fashionable choice for many occasions including weddings, weekend evenings, and clubbing.
How to wear it?
Navy suits may go with any color. It’s easy to get many combinations by using shirts and ties.
It’s known as a classic because a blue double-breasted suit and white shirt combo looks sharp. A tie makes this style fantastic. Navy suits are a traditional combination, often including light blue shirts and a tie in striking colors.
A double-breasted suit in grey with a white shirt is also a famous look. This ensemble looks fantastic with several different ties.
To see how this appearance may be pulled off, we look to James Bond as an example.
It is best to avoid jumping from the clothing used for everyday activities to a suit unless you are ready to put in a lot of effort in the shoot. Start by upgrading your clothing with more sport coats, then gradually increase the number of jackets you wear. There are several milestones on the path to building a man’s wardrobe; it does not develop overnight.
