Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having two parallel vertical rows of buttons on the front: Used to describe a garment, typically a jacket, coat, or suit, that has two symmetrical front panels that overlap significantly and can be fastened using either of two parallel rows of buttons. This style contrasts with a single-breasted garment, which has a single row of buttons and a narrow overlap.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He wore a formal, double-breasted navy blazer to the event.
  • The classic double-breasted overcoat provided extra warmth against the wind.
  • For a more traditional look, choose a double-breasted suit instead of a single-breasted one.

Advanced Usage

• "Double-breasted" as a stylistic descriptor: The term is often used in fashion and tailoring to denote a specific, formal, or classic cut. It implies a certain silhouette and formality.
  • The designer's latest collection featured several double-breasted silhouettes, reviving the 1980s power suit trend.

Variants and Related Words

• Single-breasted (adj): The opposite style, with a single row of buttons and a narrow center closure.
  • A single-breasted suit is often considered more versatile for daily business wear.

Synonyms

• Overlapping-front: Descriptive term for the closure style.
• Two-button-row: A literal descriptive phrase.

Related Phrases

• Double-breasted closure: The specific fastening system of the garment.
  • The double-breasted closure on this jacket is both functional and decorative.

Related Idioms

(This specific term is a technical descriptor and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Adjective

1. (of clothing) fastened by lapping one edge of the front well over the other usually with a double row of buttons
   • double-breasted jacket
   • double-breasted suit