The cookie-cutter two- and three-button suits are great for everyday wear, but there is no comparison to the swagger of a double-breasted suit. The glamour and heritage of the overlapping suit jacket is the quintessential gentleman’s style. Yet, the double-breasted suit is disappearing from many stores, in another sign that menswear trends have moved too far toward the casual and pedestrian. This may be partly because so few men actually know how to wear the double-breasted suit. This is a shame, because a simple two-button sack suit is far less comfortable.
Like the three-button single-breasted suit, a double-breasted suit looks best on a man of medium or tall build. However, any man can wear the double-breasted, provided the jacket is tailored at the waist. This is the one suit jacket that every man should have tailored to his torso. By bringing in the waistline, the wearer’s shoulders become more prominent. Smaller men can actually benefit from the double-breasted profile. Even if your waistline is wider than your shoulder width, the overlapping lapels can help to hide that waistline spread.
As the double-breasted style becomes trendy, remember that it is still truly a classic. Designers and manufacturers might respond to the demand, but you can also have a suit made for you, in some cases for the same price you might pay for an off-the-rack suit. Then, of course, there are the vintage stores. If you want suiting that makes you stand out and look like a gentleman, you’ll find a double-breasted suit to be the best choice.
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