Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this whole 3-piece double-breasted suit thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. Here is how it goes.
First off, I started by looking at what actually makes a suit “double-breasted.” Turns out, it’s all about that overlap in the front with two rows of buttons. And a 3-piece? That just means it comes with a vest, or as some fancy folks call it, a waistcoat. I figured, why not give it a shot? It looks sharp as hell in the pictures.
I went out to a few stores to get a feel for what’s out there. I quickly realized that not all suits are created equal. The fit is super important. I learned that a double-breasted jacket should be a tad longer than those single-breasted ones. Otherwise, you end up looking like a box. The back of the jacket? It should fall just below your butt, and the front should cover the zipper area of your pants. Simple enough, right?
Then I tried on a bunch of suits. Some were too tight, some were too loose. But I remembered reading somewhere that you should get it tailored, so I didn’t sweat it too much. What I did notice was how different fabrics felt. Some were stiff, others were more, I don’t know, flowy? I also paid attention to the lapels—apparently, wider lapels can make your chest look bigger. Who knew?
After all that, I picked a suit that felt right. It was a nice, dark blue, and the fabric felt good against my skin. I took it to a tailor and explained what I wanted. We went back and forth a bit, but eventually, we got it just right. The jacket was shortened a little, the pants were hemmed, and the vest was taken in to fit snugly.
The final step was wearing it out. I chose a friend’s wedding—a semi-formal thing. Let me tell you, I felt like a million bucks. I even got a few compliments, which was a nice bonus. I also noticed that the vest kept me pretty warm, which was great because it was a bit chilly that day.
So, yeah, that’s my experience with the 3-piece double-breasted suit. It was a bit of work, but honestly, I think it was worth it. Would I wear it all the time? Probably not. But for special occasions? Definitely.
Here is a list of what I did:
- Figured out what double-breasted and 3-piece meant.
- Checked out suits in stores.
- Learned about fit and fabric.
- Tried on a lot of suits.
- Picked one and got it tailored.
- Wore it to an event.
- Felt awesome.
That’s all there is to it. Hope this helps someone out there thinking about diving into the world of suits.
