Double-breasted
(adjective)
Having two parallel rows of buttons on a garment, typically a jacket or coat.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from double-breast, from the presence of two parallel rows of buttons.
Examples:
- He wore a double-breasted suit to the wedding.
- The double-breasted jacket was a popular style in the 1920s.
- She wore a double-breasted coat to keep warm.
- The double-breasted blazer was a classic piece in his wardrobe.
- The double-breasted suit was a sign of status and wealth.