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Men's overcoat with double breasted suit?

  • 16-10-2015 10:27AM
    #1
    eviltimeban
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    I'm trying to figure out the best kind of winter overcoat to wear over a double breasted suit. Does the coat also need to be double breasted, or can I wear a single breasted coat over it?


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  • #2
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,510 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    I'd say either would be fine. The DB suit will add bulk, so I guess account for that in your choice.

    I always prefer DB overcoats, it's just a personal preference though.


  • #3
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,184 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    Thanks, it's quite a slim fitting suit but I'll bear that in mind.


  • #4
    mynameis905
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    I'd say a single breasted overcoat would be best. The DB might look a bit awkward if you have it unbuttoned.


  • #5
    StylePoetic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭StylePoetic


    Personally, I've always gone with a single breast over a double breast for most things and in this case I'd go that way.

    Same in that I wear single breasted blazers over double-breasted waistcoats.

    I think they compliment well and try to avoid DB overkill.


  • #6
    StylePoetic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭StylePoetic


    Personally, I've always gone with a single breast over a double breast for most things and in this case I'd go that way.

    Same in that I wear single breasted blazers over double-breasted waistcoats.

    I think they compliment well and try to avoid DB overkill.

    But kudos on the DB. You just don't see them enough.


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  • #7
    mynameis905
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭mynameis905


    StylePoetic wrote: »
    Personally, I've always gone with a single breast over a double breast for most things and in this case I'd go that way.

    Same in that I wear single breasted blazers over double-breasted waistcoats.

    I think they compliment well and try to avoid DB overkill.

    But kudos on the DB. You just don't see them enough.

    +1

    My tailor was wearing one of his own DB suits in a beautiful mid-grey glen check last time I was at his shop and he reckons the DBs are starting to make a comeback.


  • #8
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,184 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    ^ Unfortunately I don't know many shops that sell them OTR, which means that most men won't bother looking for them. I had to order mine from Suitsupply (after trying it on in the London store).


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