double-breasted
adjective
Origin of double-breasted
Examples from the Web for double-breasted
Contemporary Examples of double-breasted
Then she purred, “John, if you wear a double-breasted jacket, you must always keep it buttoned.”
Ministers of a certain persuasion often seem to have a predilection for double-breasted suits, as well as three-piece ones.
A double-breasted suit is more formal than a single-breasted one.
He would do well to expunge every double-breasted suit from his wardrobe.
I would love to wear my double-breasted white linen suit to a party.
Historical Examples of double-breasted
He's wearin' a double-breasted blue coat and a sort of yachtin' cap.
The House of TorchySewell Ford
Within a week, he was wearing the double-breasted tunic of the Higher Life.
Tam O' The ScootsEdgar Wallace
Single-breasted waistcoats are smarter than double-breasted.
Riding and Driving for WomenBelle Beach
"Oh, with a double-breasted one, your Grace," was the reply.
Quips and QuidditiesWilliam Davenport Adams
For winter wear there is nothing like the double-breasted body.
Riding for LadiesW. A. Kerr