How many buttons do you button?

When it comes to suits there are multiple options as far as button configuration is concerned. Some options are acceptable while others just should simply not be an option when you go to your closet.

1 Button Suit
Many men have fell into the trend of the one-button suit. In the 1960s jazz all-star Miles Davis made a huge statement by wearing the one-button suit as a band leader and trumpeter. This button style is not necessarily a great choice to wear to work contingent upon your work environment, so be mindful of that as you answer your weekday fashion conundrums. A one-button suit is a great replacement for an event that requires you to look your very best without being completely formal. As with everything fit is important. For those with a great lean physique a one-button suit is a great way to draw attention to your slim figure and stern shoulders. For those who pack on a few extra pounds in the mid-section this may not be a great option for you, keep that in mind while weighing your options.

2 Button Suit
The two-button suit or jacket is the most prevalent of suit button configuration options. The main reason being that it works for multiple body types if not all body types and it is such a classic piece. This option is great to wear to work or for occasions in which you do need to be formal. If you are in the market for your first suit two-button is definitely the way to go, you cant go wrong and I'm sure others would concur. Do not get caught with your bottom button buttoned, it just isn't right.

3 Button Suit
The three-button suit is definitely not as popular as it used to be but it is still an option. This style of jacket was popular a few years ago, well more so in the early to mid 90s. It tried to make a come back in the 2000s but has not done so just yet. It is by far the least flattering to the eye and comes up the highest on the chest area. There is a very good reason to wear a three-button suit, if you are a taller gentleman, at least 6'0 feet or better, preferably taller than 6'0 feet more like 6'4. Otherwise stick to the one-button or two-button option, it will suit you better. The three-button suit or jacket is still a prevalent piece but it is definitely not for everyone and no it is not out of style but it probably is not your style.

 

Double-Breasted Suit

If you want to have heads turning and jaws dropping lace up your hard bottoms and put on a masterpiece that has made a strong come back with a few different features, the double-breasted suit. This suit is not for those lacking wit and sartorialism but for the gentleman with inner "GQ" powers. For men that are in great shape this will suit you very well but it can be worn by any body type as long as it is tailored correctly. Now better than ever because of it's slimmer lapels and shorter jacket length, the double-breasted suit is definitely an option when you are going to an event that will be fitting for this style. The button option seen most for this jacket style is referred to most as a 6x2 button configuration because it has 6 buttons and only 2 of them can be buttoned, always leaving the bottom button undone. Do not be afraid to overlap your peers with the classic look of a double-breasted suit, you will definitely earn the nickname "Debonair."

All of the stated button configurations from above are prevalent options when you are selecting a suit style, some maybe be better than others depending on the individual. There are also button configurations that ARE NOT acceptable for any reason, please stay away from them, these below pictures are options that you should avoid by all cost!

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