How To Button A Suit, Jacket, Blazer, Vest, Overcoat, & Tuxedo - Men's Suits Buttoning Guide
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First, let's talk about the single button jacket. It's rare to see a single button jacket outside of evening wear, but it exists. Usually, it has a peak lapel, sometimes notch lapel, but when you have that and it's a two-piece suit or a combination with a jacket and pants, you simply button the button, when you sit, you unbutton it. If you wear it with a vest, maybe in a three-piece suit, you simply leave it unbuttoned.
So what about four and five buttons single-breasted jackets?
First of all, I don't recommend you wear them because they very quickly go in and out of fashion and it's just not a timeless classic style. If you still want to have a four or five button jacket, simply button the middle buttons leaving the top and a bottom button undone. I strongly suggest you do not wear a vest or a waistcoat because those jackets are tailored so there's not much visible space for it.
The four-button double-breasted suit coat or jacket is a little more unusual but much more mainstream and timeless and classic. Basically, you have three options. You can button just the top of the working buttons, you can button both, or just the bottom, or if you have a square or rectangular button shape. Most suits today are only buttoned on the top one or on both.
The six-button double-breasted jacket is probably the most popular and common style that you will find. Because there are six buttons there are different ways to position those. A not so popular way to position the buttons is to have two parallel rows from the top to the bottom. If you have that kind of a coat or suit your button either all three of them or the top two. If you want to sit comfortably, you probably have to undo the bottom button, however, just like with any other double-breasted coat, you never unbutton it completely. The most common six-button double-breasted silhouette is what I'm wearing here right now. It's basically two rows of buttons that are parallel with the top pair being spaced further apart. It creates a nice v-shape that accentuates the male attractive silhouette. Traditionally, you'd button both of the bottom buttons for a very classic look. Now if you go to Italy, you'll rarely see a man who wears a double-breasted coat that is buttoned on both. Usually, they button just the middle button; they like it because it's a more nonchalant look and it's something that was really popularized by Lino from Alba Zara.
Eight-button double-breasted jacket is very unusual, and it provides a very Maritime look which is usually something you see only in a blazer. Prince Charles has one for example, and he has been wearing it for years.
VESTS
Single breasted vests are usually worn with the bottom button undone. There are different theories about why that's the case. One references Bertie who later became Edward the 7th, and he was so big, they simply couldn't button the bottom button and because of that, other people adapted his style. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what the different theories are because it's just a custom that you can see all over the place. No matter if you wear a three-piece suit with a matching vest or an odd vest, on the single-breasted vest, the bottom button is usually undone.
OVERCOATS
When it comes to overcoats, buttoning is fairly simple. Usually, you have all the buttons buttoned simply because it's supposed to keep you warm.
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"Button" count = 264
lol
You actually counted them! 🤪
To button the bottom button or not to button the bottom button.
lol
DC430,
Say that 5 times fast
That is the question!
I had an appointment with my shirt makers today the first part of are conversation he stated that he watched your programme and recommend it to his costomers high praise for you sir well done
First it was admiration, now it’s respect. Your suits and clothing choices are (A) standard.
Thanks
Nah, nowadays’ standards are too low. His style is not a “standard” but a reference point we all wish most people followed. I find calling his style a “standard” as an understatement.
@@GeraldGOrros Why should everyone dress the same?
@@sheevinopalpatino4782 it's not about dressing the same it's about how low mens fashion has fallen in the last three decades
This gentelmen deserves over 2M subscribers
Thank you both, let's make it happen. I believe in authenticity and quality and so I do not change my style, instead I am myself. Of course, if you look at our early videos, you see an improvement now, but I am still the same person. At the end of the day every youtuber attracts a different audience and I have no interest being more flashy or salesy because that's not who I am.
*Gentleman
Woahhhhhhhh were half way there !!!!!!!!!
Very comprehensive facts, but I enjoyed it.
Thanks, we always want to create the most comprehensive video on any given topic.
Thank you Mr. Schneider for this particular presentation because I've recently added a waistcoat to my wardrobe. (Thanks to your waistcoat video) Your reference videos have been most helpful to me. Please keep up the good work.
Omg. I never knew how much work it is for men to wear a suit.. I appreciate a man whom wears a suit.. after reviewing your sentimental basics of proper suit wearing do's & dont's..
Great video. This has been a topic of much confusion for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This one is getting bookmarked for future reference.
Excellent advice I honestly didn’t know some of these button combinations.
Raphael, thank you for another magnificent tutorial. You put a much time & effort into your videos that we appreciate. You have a dapper day!
Excellent guide, Herr Schneider! Was looking for something like this from you, as you are one of my most trusted sources on elegant men's attire. Thanks for the detailed explanation! Please, always stay as dapper as you are, I hope your channel grows and business prospers!
Hear hear!
Im a big fan of stripes... love your suit sir and the combination is on point
Thanks a lot for the nice overview of the rules! I also have to say that suit might be my favourite you've ever worn!
Thank you for the informative video, especially the rules if one is wearing a waistcoat with either a two or three button jacket.
I have a single-breasted, four-buttoned, cognac-coloured suede jacket and it's a very nice and casual and I get a lot of compliments on that garment.
Excellent advice as always, thank you for this guide
This! This is an excellent video, something I had been looking for for a long time. Thank you!
A very informative video. You've answered many of my unanswered questions.
only the gentleman's gazette can entertain me with a 12 minute video about mundane buttoning rules i already know
¡This is the best video on how to button your jackets! I mean normally in videos they explain about the quantity of buttons and not the type of jacket. ¡Excellent job! That is why I am subscribed to this channel.
1:15 - 1:26 is what you're here for
Great video, as always! Please make one about the top most essential dress shirts!
I appreciate your attention to detail. Thank You!
Danke für die informativen Videos. Ich bin zu den Weihnachtsfeiertagen darauf gestoßen und genieße sie sehr - und ich finde sie sehr nützlich. Weiter so! Grüße aus Wien.
Always great advice, thank you
Thanks for the valuable informations!!🎁
Good video. I'm always careful about how I do up my buttons and I'm shocked by how poorly so many other men attend to this. Having said that, I think many people see these rules and just outdated restrictions and impositions, rather than being in place because of sensible reasons like how a jacket is actually tailored.
This exactly. It's quite sad imo
Cowboy Hank it if for sure. When you die, no matter how good of person you were or what you did in life, if you didn’t button your suit properly in life, that is all you will be remembered for.
Why?
@@alikaraoglan68 What do you mean "why?"
I asked you in another video about this matter now you have answer my questions thank you so much there's a lot to learn..
An unsolicited opinion here but I really enjoyed this video. I think it’s a great opportunity for men with little knowledge of classic menswear to get some ground rules down about how to wear their suits if not a little obstinately worded at times regarding some styles looking “off” with little explaination given.
Love the work you gentlemen do here and these videos will remain timeless just like the outfits shown in the video. Keep it up! 😁
This gentleman is a real gentleman!
I find this helpful, I still follow these rules rather well.
I now make suits and tend to do every button on my waistcoat unless I’m physically active enough to justify it or exceptionally hot. (I have a very different figure to Bertie and cherish the American spirit of inconveniencing the English)
I have decided I’m going to design my next waistcoat with a bottom button hole on each side just to bug people.
Extremely useful tutorial, thank you.
Only thing I disagree on is not buttoning a single breasted jacket when wearing a vest. I always wear three piece suits and over the last year I began buttoning the jacket while standing and much prefer it that way. The lines are cleaner, the jacket stays in place better and doesn't flap in the wind, as well as keeps me a bit warmer in the cold months, as in the warm months I'd just forego the jacket and vest all together. I only buy 3 button jackets and of course only button the top 2 as you said. I used to really dislike the 1890s style of only buttoning the top button, but now I kind of wish it would return as a trend. Regardless of what you think, it would be a whole lot better than most the current trends we see.
Thanks a lot. I've never worn a suit (The only time I wore a tux was prom) and I have to go to a formal event. I have always worn my uniform to formal events but I got pressured by my fiancee to get a suit. I got a navy suit with white pinstripes and I have no idea what I'm doing. The video helped
Chris Eubank sr loves the four and five button jackets. Could you also do a video about wanting to revive the Victorian-Edwardian era of men's wear? They're the best!
I LOVE WEARING VINTAGE SUITS ALL DAY, EVERYDAY! All Year Long! I wear them for my personal favorite style
Great video ! I think every man should know how to button a suit properly
That's why we made this video ;)
Gentleman's Gazette and that's why I love your channel. Because at the and of your videos you have always leaned something !
Common sense dressing and etiquette. I like this.
Raphael, great video as always! Quick note worth mentioning.... If you have 4 or 5 button jacket simply... throw it out!
Great Video!
That tie!
@Gentleman's Gazette
Thank you Raphael! i still need help though. I recently purchased a vintage women's blazer for an upcoming photo shoot. It has the button placement just like yours with peaked lapels and gold buttons with an embossed crest. I will be lying on my right side on my sofa with my head propped up with my right arm at one end of my sofa for some of the photos. Should I keep one or both buttons buttoned please? Thanks so much for all your fantastic content here on your channel!
You're the best!
Lisa
Damn he know's his shiznit always great content here thank you👈🏾🤘🏾
Raphael I'm visiting Italy for a month in hopes of gaining some first hand experience of the world of Italian tailoring and will be there for Milan fashion week, I was wondering if there were any particular tailors, shirt makers or those of similar profession which I could check out. Love the content as always!
You look excellent in this suit 😎👌💯
Thank you!
Why do I feel the urge to create an infographic of this.
Also great a guide Raphael.
Informative
Make pinstripes great again! Great video, Sire! On a serious note, would you suggest wearing pinstripes or anything with a stripes pattern for a person not having a chiseled body so as to look good?
Wow. Interesting
Why is this mans smooth af
Thanks
I've chosen the same cloth you are wearing mr
Excuse me sir, can you please explain about the suit pieces in Vegas like the Cowboy Suit and the Long collars.
I currently own the basics in suits. I have Navy Blue, Charcoal, and Light Grey. I am considering buying a Navy windowpane suit. What are your thoughts on windowpane suits, and can you please do a video on windowpane suits. Thanks
There are practical reasons to never button your lower button, it's not just because it 'looks bad'. It's because if your top/ middle button sits at the waist; i.e., your narrowest point, it provides maximum mobility and comfort.
Another great, informative video. Do I understand correctly that, on a single-breasted suit, the jacket stays unbuttoned if wearing a vest?
That’s what I understood too 🤔
How about if you make a video on the difference between double vent, single vent and no vent jacket ?
Thanks for such great information I always wonder what the inside button on a double breasted suit was for there were times when I would simply leave it unbutton and yes I did notice puckering around my midsection apparently that inside button helps to give a more balance look to the double breasted suit lapels thanks for all the helpful tips
i salute you
we all salute you
Great video. Where do you get your rings?
Magnifique
what brand are the double monk they look fantastic
I have known how to button since I was 12, or so I thought (was leaving the bottom button on my double breasted unbuttoned). Now I know on my '50s jacket will have to see how it lays with both buttoned, might have been cut for that?
Also, why did JFK wear his jackets with both buttons buttoned?
Thank you.
I like your suit man!!!
Where can I get one?
What do you think horizontal pinstripe suits? To me they’re kind of interesting but also kinda weird
hello sir am your fan
Italian all the way, bro!
I was thinking of adding custom buttons to my suit. (olive green haywood flannel by indochino 2 button). What buttons would look cool, and what would not work? Are there any rules for buttons? Any help appreciated?
So do you always leave a two button jacket unbottoned when wearing a vest or is it just for the ones that have higher buttons?
what would be buttoning rule if you wear sweater vest under a jacket?
I think I couldn't spell the word "button" anymore after this video...Just kidding, great tutorial :)
On two button blazers I’ve often preferred to button only the bottom button to maintain the shirt/tie focal silhouette and to dissuade the appearance of intentionally drawing attention to the crotch.
I'm curious. If it is not advised to fasten the bottom buttons of a 2 or 3 button jacket, why is it still there?
Also I've always preferred the way a suit feels when all buttons are fastened. Is that just me? I suppose my suit preferences would fit in the 20s or 30s instead of today.
Designating each button starting from top, center & bottom: Sometimes, Always, Never.
When in doubt. Everytime: Sometimes ie. whenever you want (top button), Always (center button),. Never (bottom button).
Two buttons? Always & Never.
More simply, If you have more than one button, the bottom button is always dead to you.
There are exceptions: paddock jacket (where you must button both buttons) and Norfolk jacket.
So, there are exceptions to an endlessly parroted paradigm: sometimes, always, never.
On the top of that, I will wear suit jackets the way I like (and I won't care about buttoning etiquette).
your my teacher
Do I leave the suit jacket unbuttoned while standing if I’m wearing an overcoat and a vest? It seems to make more sense to button it.
Am I the only one that was absolutely stunned by the beauty of the double breasted tweed colorful herringbone jacket on 0:16?!
What jacket it that and where is it from ?
Incredible, informative video as always. Favorite channel.
X2, never really going to afford it at my age or even years after working
Will it look good if I wear a 2 buttoned jacket unbuttoned without a vest?
Hi, I have a 4-button suit. Should I open the Top and Bottom buttons only?
Where i live all people says that NEVER button bottom button. With 2 button allways the top one even if u have a vest under. The same goes with three button but the middle one is optional.. sometimes i have seen just the middle button but that rare.
Ok, so if you have a 3 piece suit and an overcoat. Do you button the jacket underneath the overcoat? I do, but no clue if that's a faux pas.
So do I unbotton the jacket when wearing a 3 piece suit?
Which button suit best
I need your help please I bought button toppers and it came with a small chain attachment but I don’t know what it is and how to use it can you please please help me
For some one who is talking about how to look in a suit. You need to tie your tie with a Windsor knot. It is a better looking from the crocket tie you have on.
I took a shot every time he said "buttons" and now I am typing this comment while in line for St. Peter's approval to go to Heaven.
Can the Paddock suit be worn as a formal wear?
my uniform has four buttons, singled-breasted, but using just the middle buttons feels strangely uncomfortable. is it acceptable to use the top three and leave the bottom undone?
What are your thoughts on single butto jackets why or why not should more men consider them?
Since the double breasted jacket is always buttoned, is it even practical to wear a vest with it? It seems like the vest would just be obscured if you have 4 or more buttons
The last time that I saw or wore a four button single breasted suit , I was in the USAF. I had to button all four buttons.
how about straightening that crooked tie?
The title should have been: how to button the buttons 😄 great vid nonetheless 🤓
If I'm wearing an overcoat unbuttoned (because it's relatively warm), and have a two-button suit beneath it, should I keep only one button buttoned or both of them?
Only the top button.
Do you have a bunch of short clips of you posing in outfits that you can just grab from a folder and edit in or do you individually change for each video?
+Vivek Booshan if you really watch the videos, you should know the answer ;)
Gentleman's Gazette I understand that the clips of you un/bottoning the jacket and making points about them were made now (now being relative, of course), but are the ones where you just stand and turn around reused.
Good morning sir,
Could you make a tutorial with blue jean styling
Thank you Mr.Top Hat
Blue jeans are for yard work and hyper-casual people. Not proper clothing for a well-dressed gentleman.
I have a pair of double pleated denim pants, they're not a jeans design. They side pockets, slanted, and rear welted pockets too with buttons, also a brass fly zipper. Not the 5 pocket design I don't bother with for years now. I love them as they're my go-to casual style at the moment. I have trouble recently finding stylish clothes that are my size, weight complications (though the best thing is there hasn't been any to gain, only to lose).
They also have an expandable elastic waist which is hidden. I wear navy blue, black, and white tops/shirts and it's a never over the top look. I found they go great with suede and calf leather shoes - boat, chelsea boot, chukka boot, loafers, and moccasins too. I don't think I could wear this variety of footwear with standard jeans (5 pocket).
The denim being double pleated has a 50s look, or something, that I like. If I couldn't find this pant, I wouldn't being wearing any denim.
First and foremost I must say what a great channel this is, then I just wanted to point out that it was George VI and not Edward VII who were called ‘Bertie’.
Is the 4 or 5 button jacket an ascott?
They should have magnetized buttons for sitting and standing