double-breasted
adjective
dou·ble-breast·ed
ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd 
1
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes
a double-breasted coat
2
: having a double-breasted coat
a double-breasted suit
Examples of double-breasted in a Sentence
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In addition to providing Kourtney's wedding gown, Dolce & Gabbana also dressed Barker, who wore a black double-breasted suit.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The designer has been soft-launching her menswear ideas onto Timothée Chalamet, who wore multiple double-breasted tailored pieces during award season for his film Marty Supreme.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The double-breasted jacket included buttons at the waist and the cuffs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The double-breasted blazer instantly brings structure, while pleated wide-leg pants keep the silhouette modern and comfortable for long days.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The then-Duchess looked radiant in a red CH Carolina Herrera double-breasted coat and dark pumps for a visit to the MacBride Museum in Canada's Yukon territory in 2016.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The designer has been soft-launching her menswear ideas onto Timothée Chalamet, who wore multiple double-breasted tailored pieces during award season for his film Marty Supreme.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The double-breasted jacket included buttons at the waist and the cuffs.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The double-breasted blazer instantly brings structure, while pleated wide-leg pants keep the silhouette modern and comfortable for long days.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The then-Duchess looked radiant in a red CH Carolina Herrera double-breasted coat and dark pumps for a visit to the MacBride Museum in Canada's Yukon territory in 2016.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
There are single or double-breasted jackets with wide or narrow lapels and fancy buttons, and white shirts in a variety of styles.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Double-breasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-breasted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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