doublebreasted jackets- again

[Highlander31]

Has the Alexander Brothers' picture been flopped? The jackets button up in what is usually called the "woman's way".

Now that looks like the same jacket to me, but buttoned the other way.

My father preferred double breasted suits. His jackets had button holes on both sides, allowing it to be buttoned either way. The unused button holes are hidden by the overlay of the jacket.

[Chas]

My father preferred double breasted suits. His jackets had button holes on both sides, allowing it to be buttoned either way. The unused button holes are hidden by the overlay of the jacket.

I used to have a double breasted blazer that could be buttoned either way, but I never could understand why.

Regards

Chas

[Highlander31]

I used to have a double breasted blazer that could be buttoned either way, but I never could understand why.

My father used to joke that it allowed a "lefty" to button it with ease.

[Glen]

I have just blown the picture up and the right hand (our right hand)

I can't quite tell, but is that some sort of Tashe at the back we are seeing under his left arm? Those two white blobs - are they buttons?

Regards

Chas

It would be nice to see the rear of the jackets. Or, perhaps, an actual scanned picture of the full record cover...

[Zardoz]

My father preferred double breasted suits. His jackets had button holes on both sides, allowing it to be buttoned either way. The unused button holes are hidden by the overlay of the jacket.

I used to have a double breasted blazer that could be buttoned either way, but I never could understand why.

Regards

Chas

Uh, guys , While typically only one side of the suit has working button holes.
Some suits include a ‘jigger’, an inner button on the left side that helps to keep the suit fastened. That's what the extra buttonhole is for. If your suit has one, use it- it takes some of the stress off the outer buttons.

[Highlander31]

Uh, guys , While typically only one side of the suit has working button holes.
Some suits include a ‘jigger’, an inner button on the left side that helps to keep the suit fastened. That's what the extra buttonhole is for. If your suit has one, use it- it takes some of the stress off the outer buttons.

I always learn something from your posts, Z.

I've never owned a double breasted jacket. Single breasted jackets were more appropriate for work. I do remember my father's jackets had two button holes on each side, and an inner button on each side as well.

[Jack Daw]

Uh, guys , While typically only one side of the suit has working button holes.
Some suits include a ‘jigger’, an inner button on the left side that helps to keep the suit fastened. That's what the extra buttonhole is for. If your suit has one, use it- it takes some of the stress off the outer buttons.

The jigger also keeps the inner front of the jacket from buckling, which upsets the lay of the fabric and makes it about as uncomfortable as socks without elasticity.

[Chas]

Uh, guys , While typically only one side of the suit has working button holes.
Some suits include a ‘jigger’, an inner button on the left side that helps to keep the suit fastened. That's what the extra buttonhole is for. If your suit has one, use it- it takes some of the stress off the outer buttons.

Yes and No.

I agree that most double breasted jackets have an inner button to stop any sagging, but my jacket was fully functioning both ways.

Regards

Chas

[CMcG]

There is a double breasted kilt jacket for sale on eBay right now. 43" chest:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gents-Shor...item1c24c05883

[Glen]

And another one on ebay, but ending very soon...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSICS-D...#ht_937wt_1058