Suit Buttoning Rules - How To Button A Suit - Men's Style Video Tips

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Centeno explains the proper rules for buttoning men’s suit jackets across different styles, tracing the tradition back to King Edward VII and demonstrating why certain buttons should and shouldn’t be fastened depending on whether you’re standing or sitting.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that one-button jackets should always be buttoned, two-button jackets follow an ‘always and never’ rule (top button always, bottom never), and three-button jackets follow ‘sometimes, always, and never’ for top, middle, and bottom buttons respectively
• Centeno explains that jackets are designed with specific draping in mind, and buttoning the bottom button creates an unflattering, constricted look on most jackets
• Centeno recommends that for double-breasted jackets, button all except the bottom button when standing, and notes that vest buttoning has more flexibility but he personally avoids buttoning the bottom button

Episode details: published April 22, 2014 · 232K views · 4:39 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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