single-breasted
adjective
sin·gle-breast·ed
ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈbre-stəd 
: having a center closing with one row of buttons and no lap
a single-breasted coat
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The single-breasted vest featured short sleeves and hip pockets, while the trousers included a wide-leg silhouette.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
In the first couple of images, Longoria paired her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The abundance of double-breasted, rather than single-breasted, jackets arguably channeled a style of suit popular from the 1930s.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
While her coat was single-breasted, styled with a long black dress, pointed pumps, a sleek Gucci bag, and some striking diamond jewels, Rocky went for a belted double-breasted coat, shrugged over a classic white dress shirt, gray dress pants, and black dress shoes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Tankaneo Oversized Single-Breasted Long Trench Coat Made from windproof and wrinkle-resistant fabric, this single-breasted trench coat is a great option for traveling and unpredictable weather.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Channing Tatum in Fendi Many of the night’s A-list men eschewed a tie in favor of an open-collar look, and among the best was Channing Tatum, who chose a simple white shirt with a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers, both in deep brown wool crepe, by Fendi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Menswear was classic and tailored, with double and single-breasted suits, matching shirts or turtlenecks, and strong outerwear, including tweed jackets.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
In the first couple of images, Longoria paired her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The abundance of double-breasted, rather than single-breasted, jackets arguably channeled a style of suit popular from the 1930s.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
While her coat was single-breasted, styled with a long black dress, pointed pumps, a sleek Gucci bag, and some striking diamond jewels, Rocky went for a belted double-breasted coat, shrugged over a classic white dress shirt, gray dress pants, and black dress shoes.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Tankaneo Oversized Single-Breasted Long Trench Coat Made from windproof and wrinkle-resistant fabric, this single-breasted trench coat is a great option for traveling and unpredictable weather.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Channing Tatum in Fendi Many of the night’s A-list men eschewed a tie in favor of an open-collar look, and among the best was Channing Tatum, who chose a simple white shirt with a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers, both in deep brown wool crepe, by Fendi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Menswear was classic and tailored, with double and single-breasted suits, matching shirts or turtlenecks, and strong outerwear, including tweed jackets.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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