A double-breasted jacket, the ancestor of which was the upper part of the ceremonial uniform of British military personnel - a symbol of business style. The single-breasted is derived from the relatively informal English riding jacket and is recognized as a versatile jacket. But there is one rule that unites these two opposites - regardless of the setting and style of a men's jacket, the bottom (for double-breasted options - the bottom right) button always remains undone.
How to button a jacket - rules of good manners
Emphasizing status and business acumen, the favorite of British dukes and American mafiosi should always be buttoned up. There is simply no informal setting for a double-breasted jacket - it is an element of a business suit that can never, under any circumstances, be unbuttoned. Otherwise, the man wearing it will look ridiculous.
With single-breasted styles, everything is a little more complicated: the rules are dictated by circumstances, the number of fasteners and the stylistic features of the jacket.
With two buttons
The model became widespread due to its ability to visually hide body imperfections and ease of wearing. This jacket is slimming and fastens only with the top button. The exception is the two-piece that comes with the vest. This echo of retro style in an informal setting can be worn wide open, provided that the vest is fastened with all the buttons.
On three
The subtleties of wearing a model that visually increases a man’s height depend on whether a three-roll-two emphasizing shoulder span or a more formal classic version of the jacket was chosen. They differ in the location of the top row of buttons: on the lapel or under it, respectively. In the first case, only the middle one is fastened, regardless of the situation. In the second, at a business meeting, they also do the same from the top.
On one
A jacket that favorably highlights a man's torso and waist is not often used as an element of a business suit. But even in the company of friends, it is undesirable to unbutton a single button. An exception can be made when sitting down, and even then, only in the case when clothing significantly restricts movement.
How to button a single-breasted and double-breasted jacket - basic rules
Usually, tailors and fashion designers leave hints in the form of a discrepancy in the location of the button and the welt loop that help you avoid getting confused in the intricacies of “jacket” etiquette. But if there are none on the jacket, knowledge of the general rules will come in handy:
- When sitting down, a single-breasted jacket can be completely unbuttoned, a double-breasted one cannot.
- In an informal setting, the top buttons are supposed to be undone; at a business meeting, the opposite is true. The exception is clasps that stand out from the general row or are located above the bottom edge of the jacket lapel.
- The bottom buttons are always undone.The exception is a straight-cut jacket.
- If there are 4 or more fasteners in a vertical row, regardless of the circumstances, the upper and lower ones are not used for their intended purpose.
By remembering these rules, you can easily navigate and look decent in any situation. And yes, they can be applied to any outerwear with buttons.
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