Single or Double Breasted Suits?

[AcridSaint]

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.

 

[Talbot]

I'd like to tick box C - all of the above.

 

[acl1]

I'd choose single, simply because I feel dbs look so much better on men larger and taller than me.

 

[Jesse]

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

 

[Derek WC]

Jesse, I love a finely tailored suit also. If they are not tailored right, it will not be comfortable wearing.

 

[Vintage lover]

I love the look of double breasted, however, all I have are single so far.

 

[Feraud]

I voted SB. The single better suits my short, stocky physique.

 

[Teabag1927]

i only own DB's, i'd really have to find a SB that was super-swell to purchase it.

 

[EmergencyIan]

I much prefer a single breasted suit.


- Ian

 

[Steveb1]

My preference is the 3 roll 2 Single Breast.

 

[Tomasso]

My preference is the 3 roll 2 Single Breast.

Don't get technical...[bad]

 

[Steveb1]

Don't get technical...[bad]

Hee Hee. What can I say, I like what I like. But I also have some 2 Buttons.

 

[Mr. Slenderhead]

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.

 

[MikeBravo]

Double breasted is very 80's to me. A decade that was "meh"

Mind you, my dream find is a vintage pin striped DB, gangsta-style

 

[Not-Bogart13]

It's a tough call, but my closet says DB. But if the single is a 3-pc., I'd have to call it a tie. Unfortunately, I have only one 3-pc.

 

[Dan'l]

voted for SB

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

 

[Hal]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Packin' Heat]

My preference is the 3 roll 2 Single Breast.

Ugh, can't stand threes, I don't care what you button.

Anyway, in regards to the question, single-breasted. Double is too formal for my taste. It looks magnificent, no doubt about that, just like three-pieces do, but I don't like being any louder than a two-piece single.