double-breasted
adjective
dou·ble-breast·ed
ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd 
1
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes
a double-breasted coat
2
: having a double-breasted coat
a double-breasted suit
Examples of double-breasted in a Sentence
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Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Tillman chose an all-white double-breasted tuxedo that struck a perfect balance between contemporary style and classical tailoring.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Then came a double-breasted Prince of Wales check linen suit (Solbiati) lined with a tropical jungle print, and then the green linen suit (also Caccioppoli).
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
The oversized cropped trench is lightweight, made from windproof fabric, and looks classy, with a double-breasted front and adjustable lapel.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This tweed jacket is a close lookalike for Stewart’s, thanks to the double-breasted fit, peaked lapels, and golden buttons.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Tailored from a wool mélange fabric in a double-breasted stance, it’s softened by an unpadded shoulder and open patch pockets, lest anyone accuse you of gunning for the corner office.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The Gabriela Hearst trenchcoat dress included a double-breasted design with sinuous lapels and a thigh-high slight.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The double-breasted linen suit was designed by the Italian fashion house Max Mara, a favorite brand of the first lady.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Then came a double-breasted Prince of Wales check linen suit (Solbiati) lined with a tropical jungle print, and then the green linen suit (also Caccioppoli).
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
From menswear motifs like herringbone and plaid to double-breasted shapes inspired by uniform dressing, our favorite jackets include all the essentials—plus some with a little more of a fashion-forward edge—to style with your go-to T-shirts and fall boots.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
The oversized cropped trench is lightweight, made from windproof fabric, and looks classy, with a double-breasted front and adjustable lapel.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This tweed jacket is a close lookalike for Stewart’s, thanks to the double-breasted fit, peaked lapels, and golden buttons.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Tailored from a wool mélange fabric in a double-breasted stance, it’s softened by an unpadded shoulder and open patch pockets, lest anyone accuse you of gunning for the corner office.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The Gabriela Hearst trenchcoat dress included a double-breasted design with sinuous lapels and a thigh-high slight.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The double-breasted linen suit was designed by the Italian fashion house Max Mara, a favorite brand of the first lady.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Double-breasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-breasted. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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