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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In the first couple of images, Longoria pairs her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Sleek single-breasted styles felt modern and clean, while boxier double-breasted silhouettes clearly led the way.
—Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 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
The single-breasted blazer For those who like to keep things streamlined and simple, choose the single-breasted blazer—one of the most classic, easy-to-style shapes, in our opinion.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 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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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Sleek single-breasted styles felt modern and clean, while boxier double-breasted silhouettes clearly led the way.
—Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 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
The single-breasted blazer For those who like to keep things streamlined and simple, choose the single-breasted blazer—one of the most classic, easy-to-style shapes, in our opinion.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 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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