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Which Button on a 3 Button Suit Jacket?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
Which Button on a 3 Button Suit Jacket?

The Three-Button Jacket
The three-button suit comes with a simple rule: "sometimes, always, never." It means you should sometimes fasten the top button (if you feel like it), always fasten the middle button, and never button the third.

How do you wear a suit jacket with 3 buttons?

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.

Why do some suits have 3 buttons?

Visual Effect: You might be surprised by how much of a difference one extra button can make on a suit. The three-button jacket has shorter lapels and a shallower V (especially compared to the two-button version).

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.