Definition

Noun: A suit consisting of a jacket that fastens down the center front with a single vertical row of buttons and a single, overlapping panel of fabric. This style contrasts with a double-breasted suit, which has two parallel rows of buttons and a wider, overlapping front.

Usage

A "single-breasted suit" is a standard, versatile style of business and formal attire. It is characterized by its jacket's front closure. - The most common button configurations are one-button, two-button, and three-button fastenings. - It is considered less formal than a double-breasted suit but is appropriate for most professional and social occasions.

Examples

• For his job interview, he chose a classic navy single-breasted suit.
• The two-button single-breasted suit is a timeless choice for business professionals.
• She preferred the sleek, modern look of a one-button single-breasted suit.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in tailoring and fashion to specify the cut of a suit jacket. It implies a specific silhouette and method of construction.
• In descriptions, it is frequently shortened to "single-breasted" when the context (e.g., "jacket" or "suit") is already clear.
  • He ordered a new single-breasted jacket from the tailor.

Variants and Related Words

• Single-breasted (adjective): Describing the style of a garment's front closure.
  • a single-breasted coat; a single-breasted blazer
• Suit (noun): A set of outer clothes made of the same fabric, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt.
• Double-breasted suit (noun): A suit with a jacket that has two parallel rows of buttons and a wider front overlap.

Synonyms

• Not applicable. This is a specific term for a style of garment. Descriptive phrases like "a suit with a one-button jacket" can convey a similar idea but are not direct synonyms.

Related Phrases

• Notch lapel: A common style of lapel (the folded flap on the front of a jacket) found on most single-breasted suits.
• Center vent / side vents: Terms describing the opening(s) at the back of a suit jacket, often specified when discussing single-breasted suits.

Related Idioms

• Not applicable. This is a technical term for an item of clothing and is not used idiomatically.

Noun

1. a suit having a single-breasted jacket