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Single or Double Breasted Suits?

Suit Type?

  • Single Breasted Suit

    Votes: 3 42.9%
  • Double Breasted Suit

    Votes: 4 57.1%

  • Total voters
    7

AcridSaint

New in Town
Messages
31
Location
NC
I would not feel quite comfortable wearing a double every day. I also like three piece suits that show a bit of vest, so I have to pick single. That being said, I do love a nice DB as well.
 

Jesse

New in Town
Messages
43
Location
Texas
Would I sound like an idiot if I said I just like the heck out of a fine suit?


Caveat: I think doubles are coming back
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Mr. Slenderhead

New in Town
Messages
3
Location
Sydney, Australia
Last year I had my tailors make me two dbs which I love. A little while before that I had them make me two sbs which I also love. Depends on the mood I'm in when I'm getting dressed that morning as to which one I wear.
 

Dan'l

Practically Family
Messages
821
Location
Somewhere in time
voted for SB

I really love them both but prefer a single breasted with a weskit (waistcoat, vest :p ) If it's warm, or I am, I can take the jacket off and still have something over my shirt and tie.
 

Hal

Practically Family
Messages
590
Location
UK
Double breasted is very 80's to me.

The 1980s button-1 (very low buttoning at that) was not a pleasant sight.

With respect to Dan'l's comment, is there any reason why a suit with a double-breasted jacket shouldn't also have a waistcoat? It would be ideal as a winter suit. In my opinion, if wearing a winter-weight three-piece suit indoors makes one too warm, the heating is much too high.
 

Dan'l

Practically Family
Messages
821
Location
Somewhere in time
Hal said:
The 1980s button-1 (very low buttoning at that) was not a pleasant sight.

With respect to Dan'l's comment, is there any reason why a suit with a double-breasted jacket shouldn't also have a waistcoat? It would be ideal as a winter suit. In my opinion, if wearing a winter-weight three-piece suit indoors makes one too warm, the heating is much too high.

Good point Hal, I guess I was only thinking about what I currently own. My DB suit does not have a waistcoat but I have seen several that do and they look very good. I'm a big fan of three piece suits and all of the ones I own, or have owned were SB. Hmm, now you've got me thinking... Perhaps it's time for a three piece DB, winter is coming after all.

Cheers
Dan'l
 

mhollis44

Familiar Face
Messages
75
Location
Chattanooga, TN
I would have to go with the SB. I agree that when you're my size (48L) a DB just makes you look a bit "boxy" up top. I am, however, envious of those who can pull it off as I love the look.
 

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