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
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As for the classic suit, Tosi revisited it in a pale pink version with a double-breasted blazer jacket and high-waist Bermuda pants for a dose of effortless cool even in boardrooms.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
America Ferrera attended a London screening of The Lost Bus in London in an oversized double-breasted red blazer with a black lacy top peeking through.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Stick to the classics and snag a double-breasted wool option to wear with everything from fluid trousers to corduroys and checkered skirts.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
This double-breasted pick from Levi’s is a bit longer, but the pattern is similar, while Old Navy has a budget-friendly grey button-up that comes in regular, petite, and tall sizes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Tillman chose an all-white double-breasted tuxedo that struck a perfect balance between contemporary style and classical tailoring.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
The oversized cropped trench is lightweight, made from windproof fabric, and looks classy, with a double-breasted front and adjustable lapel.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
America Ferrera attended a London screening of The Lost Bus in London in an oversized double-breasted red blazer with a black lacy top peeking through.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Stick to the classics and snag a double-breasted wool option to wear with everything from fluid trousers to corduroys and checkered skirts.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
This double-breasted pick from Levi’s is a bit longer, but the pattern is similar, while Old Navy has a budget-friendly grey button-up that comes in regular, petite, and tall sizes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Tillman chose an all-white double-breasted tuxedo that struck a perfect balance between contemporary style and classical tailoring.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
The oversized cropped trench is lightweight, made from windproof fabric, and looks classy, with a double-breasted front and adjustable lapel.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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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