One thing that’s certain is that a double-breasted suit adds breadth to a man, as it takes the standard, single-breasted lapel and pulls it further across the body. Let’s set out what sits behind these perceptions.Īnderson & Sheppard double-breasted flannel suit
The DB is often seen as old-fashioned, and therefore worn by older men it is seen as serious and formal, particularly in a pinstripe and many consider it unflattering. This is largely a result of fear or lack of understanding.
Yet for such a recognised alternative, it occupies a relatively small, perhaps even non-existent part of the modern man’s wardrobe. The next obvious style to consider is the double breast. In our previous article we covered what is perhaps the ‘standard’ choice for a suit or jacket ( a single breast with a notch lapel).
Perceptions of the double-breasted jacket You can see the full contents so far, and browse between them, on the right-hand side of this post.īespoke double-breasted jacket by Dege & Skinner