doublebreasted jackets- again

[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.