Legend goes that Britain's Edward VII ― a king with several famous appetites ― grew too large for his suit and had to stop using the second button as a result. Not wanting to embarrass him, others followed. The tradition stuck.

Is it OK to button both buttons on a suit?

There's a basic rule when it comes to buttoning up a suit jacket: "Sometimes, Always, Never" — if you have a three-buttoned jacket, sometimes button the top one, always button the middle one, and never button the bottom one. In a two-buttoned suit, you should always button the top button and never the second.

Which is better 2 button or 3 button suit?

For the man with a shorter or larger torso, the three-button suit is not the best option ‒ we suggest you stick with the two-button jacket instead, which is much more forgiving. When to Wear it: Since this jacket has you more buttoned up, it's a great choice for more formal occasions.