{"id":1995,"date":"2020-02-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lanieri.com\/blog\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2023-03-27T15:01:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T13:01:12","slug":"the-modern-double-breasted-suit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/","title":{"rendered":"The modern double-breasted suit: Italian style for 6&#215;2 and 4&#215;2 button jackets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After being a prerogative of tailors and a selected circle of customers for a long time, now the modern double-breasted suit has come back. However, forget about those stiff and strict pieces that could be found in the closet of any gentleman in the past decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-time men\u2019s formal wear has been simplified, slimmed down, and shortened, and has now made a stylish comeback as a favourite on the metropolitan streets of the world<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Menu<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#what_is_a_double-breasted_suit\" >What is a double-breasted suit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#history\" >History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#features\" >Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#the_buttons\" >The buttons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#double-breasted_suit_with_2_buttons\" >Double-breasted suit with 2 buttons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#double-breasted_suit_with_4_buttons\" >Double-breasted suit with 4 buttons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#double-breasted_suit_with_6_buttons\" >Double-breasted suit with 6 buttons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#lapels\" >Lapels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#buttons\" >Buttons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#fabric_colour_and_pattern\" >Fabric, colour, and pattern<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#how_to_wear_and_pair_your_double-breasted_jacket\" >How to wear and pair your double-breasted jacket<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#is_the_double-breasted_jacket_for_everyone\" >Is the double-breasted jacket for everyone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#double_or_single-breasted\" >Double or single-breasted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#how_to_pair_a_double-breasted_jacket\" >How to pair a double-breasted jacket<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#trousers\" >Trousers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#shirt\" >Shirt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#tie\" >Tie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#pocket_square\" >Pocket square<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/en\/the-modern-double-breasted-suit\/#the_perfect_italian_double-breasted_suit_is_lanieri\" >The perfect Italian double-breasted suit is Lanieri<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_double-breasted_suit\"><\/span>What is a double-breasted suit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A double-breasted suit is a jacket, mostly intended for men. It has overlapping front lapels and two columns of buttons. The term \u201cdouble-breasted suit\u201d normally refers to the whole garment: double-breasted jacket, and trousers. Jacket, blazers, coat, and trench coats can all be double-breasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history\"><\/span>History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The original double-breasted jacket had six buttons, only three of which could be fastened. It was inspired by the XVIII century\u2019s reefer jackets worn by the military. To accommodate shorter men, a four-button version was created.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The favourite model of the last century is the so-called \u201cKent\u201d \u2013 named after the Duke of Kent who created it: a four-button double-breasted jacket, where lapels are rolled and only the bottom button is fastened. Prince Edward, the Duke of Windsor, made it famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A charming and subversive look, tailored with casual care and never ostentatious; the lapels extend to the waistline, bringing out the shoulders and creating the illusion of height.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double-breasted suits have been popular from the mid-1930s up to mid-century and later they\u2019ve come back in the mid-1980s and have stayed in vogue until mid-1990s. They were boxy and square, the jacket was extra long, and the lapels were really wide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to modern icons of style, such as the movie star Eddie Redmayne, the famed David Backham, and Sir David Bowie, the double-breasted suit has made a huge comeback, looking cooler and more relevant than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"features\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Double-breasted-jacket-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12224\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MTM double-breasted jacket by Lanieri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion is constantly evolving, and fashion shows follow one another all the time: spring\/summer, pre-fall, fall\/winter, besides an ever-growing number of \u201ccapsule collections\u201d. Change is a daily occurrence, and most of men\u2019s staple clothing items \u2013 such as the iconic double-breasted suit \u2013 have changed over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The modern Italian double-breasted suit looks sharper and slimmer in comparison with older versions. The jacket is cut close and is shorter, which provides a more modern and slender look thanks to the different ratio between the width of the chest and the length of the torso.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list to help you identify the most important models of double-breasted suits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_buttons\"><\/span>The buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Italian double-breasted suits generally come with two columns of buttons, the number of which can vary depending on the jacket. What doesn\u2019t vary, is that only one column of buttons is functional, that is, it can actually be fastened. The second column of buttons is just ornamental. The button stance is referred to in the form AxB, where A is the total number of buttons, and B the number of buttons that can be fastened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inside middle button must be kept fastened at all times, so that the jacket keeps its look and shape \u2013 although the tycoon Aristotele Onassis used to leave it open in order to convey a studied carelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"double-breasted_suit_with_2_buttons\"><\/span>Double-breasted suit with 2 buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Doublebreasted-2x1-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12227\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2&#215;1 double-breasted jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The double-breasted jacket 2&#215;1 isn\u2019t much used today, but it\u2019s really appreciated by high fashion experts. It fits in less formal contexts, it\u2019s both casual and classy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"double-breasted_suit_with_4_buttons\"><\/span>Double-breasted suit with 4 buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Doublebreasted-4x2-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12230\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4&#215;2 double-breasted jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most traditional button stance. The double-breasted jacket 4&#215;2 is very comfortable and it\u2019s perfect for your free time or a not-so-formal business meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"double-breasted_suit_with_6_buttons\"><\/span>Double-breasted suit with 6 buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Doublebreasted-6x2-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12233\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">6&#215;2 double-breasted jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Never mind the exceedingly creative models of the past few years. The 6&#215;2 is the most eclectic double-breasted suit, perfectly appropriate for your formal business meetings. This model comes with 6 buttons, only 2 of which can be fastened, and it\u2019s the most worn double-breasted model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Less common and yet still very interesting for the high fashion fans is the 6&#215;1: not quite suitable for formal occasions, it\u2019s perfect for a refined free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lapels\"><\/span>Lapels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Lapels-on-doublebreasted-jacket-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12239\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pointed lapels on Lanieri jacket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There will always be differences depending on the brand, or the <em>maison<\/em> tailoring the suit, however, the Italian double-breasted suit has typically peak lapels. The tips of the peaked lapels are pointed up, towards the shoulders. Depending on their width, they can actually almost reach the shoulders.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/proportions-of-elegance-lapels-and-collars\/\"><strong>Lapels<\/strong><\/a> are important: they give the double-breasted jacket its unmistakable look. The double stance and the peaked lapels bring out the chest and shoulders, bestowing a slender look on the wearer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"buttons\"><\/span>Buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Buttons-on-doublebreasted-jacket-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12218\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resin, horn or metal buttons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a double-breasted jacket for your business wardrobe, we suggest horn buttons in the shade of your suit\u2019s colour. However, if you wish to find the right suit for your free time, you can be creative and choose a contrasting colour, or even metal buttons \u2013 why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fabric_colour_and_pattern\"><\/span>Fabric, colour, and pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Italian double-breasted suits there aren\u2019t fabrics or colours that are better than others. However, some patterns are to be preferred. Pinstripe and herringbone are perfect for double-breasted suits, because they enhance the slendering effect. A macro over-check pattern and any plain colour are eclectic and suitable for various occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_wear_and_pair_your_double-breasted_jacket\"><\/span>How to wear and pair your double-breasted jacket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, a single-breasted jacket is more manageable than a double-breasted. However, not only does a double-breasted jacket suit smoothly any occasion. It is also quite special, both original and providing a bit of a dandy look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to properly wearing a double-breasted jacket, the same rules apply as for any other jacket: the middle button must be fastened, or the top and middle one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all agree on the proper way to sit in a double-breasted jacket: some claim the jacket must be unbuttoned; others suggest that it must be kept buttoned up, in order to prevent creases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_the_double-breasted_jacket_for_everyone\"><\/span>Is the double-breasted jacket for everyone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Men who aren\u2019t very tall, are stout, or have a short torso are often recommended not to wear a double-breasted jacket. Don\u2019t give in: you just need to pick the perfect pattern and an appropriate number of buttons. The only men who wouldn\u2019t be flattered by a double-breasted jacket are those with particularly wide hips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is really crucial with a double-breasted jacket, is the tailoring: if anything in a men\u2019s wardrobe has to be custom-made, that\u2019s a double-breasted jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"double_or_single-breasted\"><\/span>Double or single-breasted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Difference-between-singlebreasted-and-doublebreasted-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12221\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lanieri double-breasted suit (left) and single-breasted suit (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An Italian double-breasted suit might be too much for a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/dressing-for-the-job-interview\/\"><strong>first job interview<\/strong><\/a>. However, if it makes you feel comfortable, it is a perfect choice both for your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/business-attire-5-days-look\/\"><strong>everyday attire in the office<\/strong><\/a> and a special occasion such as a wedding (for the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/what-to-wear-to-a-wedding-the-grooms-guide\/\"><strong>groom<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/how-to-dress-for-a-wedding-formal-suit-for-the-best-man\/\"><strong>best men<\/strong><\/a>), a ceremony, a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/dress-code-cocktail-attire\/\"><strong>party<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that a double-breasted jacket mustn\u2019t always be worn in a suit, it is a perfectly fashionable jacket all by itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_pair_a_double-breasted_jacket\"><\/span>How to pair a double-breasted jacket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Total-look-doppiopetto-Lanieri-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12245\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Men wearing @Lanieriofficial on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The double-breasted jacket is to the single-breasted as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/pleated-or-not-pants-guide\/\"><strong>pleated trousers<\/strong><\/a> are to plain ones: intensely more sophisticated and polished. It\u2019s not a look for everyone, however it\u2019s a simple way to convey <em>savoir faire<\/em> and self-confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be worn in many ways: formal and discreet, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/tie-and-shirt-a-perfect-guide-for-matching-and-combinations\/\"><strong>shirt and tie<\/strong><\/a> in plain colour or simple pattern; creative and spontaneous, with shirt, accessories and even <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/often-last-but-not-least-the-socks\/\"><strong>socks<\/strong><\/a> in vibrant colours and a strong character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trousers\"><\/span>Trousers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanieri.com\/en\/trousers\"><strong>trousers<\/strong><\/a>? Trousers have been revamped as well: they\u2019re skinnier and shorter. Pleated and with cuffs, they\u2019ll add a touch of <em>vintage<\/em> to your look. Plain trousers are to be preferred for a more formal and discreet look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shirt\"><\/span>Shirt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanieri.com\/en\/shirts\"><strong>shirt <\/strong><\/a>depends on the fabric of the jacket. In case of a double-breasted jacket, you\u2019ll be able to pick almost any shirt: a formal, white, dobby shirt, or a casual, denim one. We have just one piece of advice: prefer a shirt with a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/custom-dress-shirt-guide-collar-styles\/\"><strong>closed collar, such as the Italian or semi-Italian<\/strong><\/a>: they suit the double-breasted look better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tie\"><\/span>Tie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanieri.com\/en\/neckties\">tie<\/a> will have to be chosen depending on the fabric of your jacket, but also on the occasion. In a business context, a monochromatic pattern, tone on tone, is to be preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pocket_square\"><\/span>Pocket square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided you\u2019re the type of man who wears a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/a-secret-of-elegance-in-your-pocket\/\">pocket square<\/a><\/strong>, the options are endless. Just remember: the pocket square must be in a different fabric than the tie, although in the same colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_perfect_italian_double-breasted_suit_is_lanieri\"><\/span>The perfect Italian double-breasted suit is Lanieri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lanieri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Lapels-and-pockets-on-doublebreasted-jacket-Lanieri.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12236\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A made-to-measure double-breasted suit tailored in Italy by Lanieri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion is constantly evolving, and fashion shows follow one another all the time: spring\/summer, pre-fall, fall\/winter, besides an ever-growing number of \u201ccapsule collections\u201d. Change is a daily occurrence, and most of men\u2019s staple clothing items \u2013 such as the iconic double-breasted suit \u2013 have changed over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The modern Italian double-breasted suit looks sharper and slimmer (aka <em>slim fit<\/em>) in comparison with older versions. The jacket is cut close and is shorter, which provides a more modern and slender look thanks to the different ratio between chest and length of the torso.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a garment that\u2019s both elegant and timeless, the best choice is a custom made suit. On lanieri.com you\u2019ll get a garment designed and tailored according to your measures. It will also be unique, because it will be personalized according to your own taste and desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lanieri.com\/en\/suits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choose the fabric and create the perfect Italian double-breasted suit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The all-time men\u2019s formalwear has been simplified, slimmed down, and shortened, and has now made a stylish comeback as a favourite on the metropolitan streets of the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12242,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[430],"tags":[327],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The modern double breasted suit: Italian style for 6x2, 4x2 button jackets<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"6x3 or 4x2? 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