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Tailored jackets – Points to look out for/Detail 5: ” Types and placement of buttons

The number of buttons, their materials, and the position in which they are attached also change the impression of the jacket. The most expensive types of buttons are horn buttons made from buffalo horn and nut buttons made from tagua coconut. Other types of buttons include plastic buttons, leather buttons, walnut buttons, and metal buttons used mainly for blazers and military uniforms.

How to fasten buttons on single-breasted jackets

The basic specification of a modern suit is said to be a 2B single-breasted. In general, all specifications can be used for a wide range of purposes, except for those with excessive decoration. Incidentally, the correct way to wear a single-breasted jacket is to fasten only the top button in the case of a 2B, and only the middle button in the case of a 3B with a step-back design.

How to fasten buttons on a double-breasted jacket

In the case of double-breasted jackets, if the left and right buttoning positions are evenly spaced on the I-line, all buttons should be fastened, and if the buttoning positions are set on the Y or V-line, the buttons should be fastened in the narrowest sensible position. There are exceptions depending on the sartorial style.

From left to right, reference images of button positions set on the I-line, Y-line, and V-line. Note that the position of the lapel returns also differ according to the different button positions. farfetch

Tailored Jacket Points of Interest/Detail 6: “Cuff Detail

Attention to detail can help you achieve a more precise coordination. The detail of the cuffs is an important point that cannot be missed in order to finish off a tailored jacket look in style. The design of the buttons differs slightly from country to country. The current mainstream is the Italian style. It is characterized by a four-buttoned design with a row of four buttons starting 4 to 4.5 cm from the cuff.” The “kiss button” design, in which the buttons overlap each other, is also known as a uniquely Italian detail.

Image of an Italian brand tailored jacket cuff. Italian fashionistas often wear their jackets with one or two cuff buttons undone .

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