The Correct Way to Button a Suit
- 1). Button only the top button on a two-button, single-breasted suit. Do not button the bottom button, because it may look like it does not fit right and could restrict your movement.
- 2). Button the top two buttons on a three-button, single-breasted suit. If desired or it looks better, you can opt to only button the center button on a three-button suit.
- 3). Keep the single breasted suit jacket buttoned at all times, unless you are sitting down. Remember to re-button the suit jacket when you stand back up.
- 4). Button all buttons, except the bottom one on a double-breasted suit. Keep a double-breasted jacket buttoned at all times, including when sitting down.
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