When Humphrey Bogart wore double-breasted suits during the '30s, this item of clothing became a major fashion force to reckon with. Intriguingly enough, Bogart's pajamas were double breasted too.
This is one suit that every man should have tailored to his torso. Even if your waistline is wider than your shoulder width, the overlapping lapels aid in hiding the waistline spread.
When Humphrey Bogart wore double-breasted suits during the ‘30s, this item of clothing became a major fashion force to reckon with. Intriguingly enough, Bogart’s pajamas were double breasted too.
Most of fall 13 menswear collections are dominated by double-breasted suits and coats – Louis Vuitton’s Bhutanese inspired line had some key DB pieces, even Alexander McQueen and Lanvin showcased them. ASOS and Topman are offering some DB tuxedo jackets too.
Embrace the slim silhouette
Narendra Kumar who recently styled John Abraham in a brand shoot where the actor wore a double-breasted suit from his line says, “DB suits have been a major trend in Europe for the last few seasons. However, in their new avatar they come in a slim-fitted silhouette. With the overall focus in men’s tailoring veering towards slim-fit, the new sharply tailored DB suit is an offshoot of this trend. There are three aspects to a great suit — it should fit the shoulders well, the drape and the curve of the suit should flatter the back,” says Nari, whose DB suit line is a cornucopia of deep rich colours like blue, wine, purple, maroon and burgundy. “This fall it’s all about masculine jewel tones and refined dressing,” he adds.
One can even opt for an unstructured blazer which gives more scope for layering underneath. “My current collection has a lot of double-breasted blazers where I have tried to combine Indian and Oriental silhouettes. Also, I have used fabrics like handloom silk, tussar and linen,” says designer Digvijay
Singh.
Make a unique statement
If you want to make an impactful statement, try combining a tie or a bow tie with a simple Oxford shirt. “Add a fun element by wearing a navy blue double-breasted blazer with a V-neck tee, a white trouser and boat shoes for that yachting feel. To pull off the Italian mafioso look, wear it with a shirt, a tie and a hat. Prince Charles always wears a DB tweed or a chalk-striped suit,” says designer Arjun Khanna.
One can play up the look by adding a personal touch. “A fashionista can rock a DB jacket even with a T-shirt, a pair of trousers with rolled up cuffs and a pair of loafers,” says Narendra.
Lapels, length and buttons
“Lapels should be broader, length should be short fitting and always have two buttons. Colours should be bold. One can also use linen fabrics for comfort and still carry it in a formal attire,” says designer Sanjay Hingu.
Lapels and the buttons determine the look for a suit. “Guys who are shorter in height should consider the lapels and also the number of buttons. I have seen suits go wrong with square shaped bodies,” cautions designer Rohit Kamra.
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