Your suit jacket -wear it buttoned or unbuttoned?

[MrDaniels]

Originally Posted by gdl203

Buttoned if wearing a shirt and tie
Buttoned or unbuttoned if wearing a shirt and no tie
Unbuttoned if wearing a vest or sweater as well


I have never liked the look or feel of a three-piece suit with the jacket buttoned.

 

[fusherino]

i now think tom for is an asshole

 

[tlmusic]

DB jackets--
always buttoned

SB jackets--
Buttoned standing.
Always buttoned while performing on the piano.
Sometimes unbuttoned when sitting in a casual setting.

 

[Gus]

Originally Posted by fusherino

i now think tom for is an asshole

I'm sure he will be devastated to hear the news.

 

[Stugotes]

 

[erpet]

Unbuttoned when standing up? Sure, if the jacket doesn't fit, why bother? But if it fits great it would be a shame not to show it.

I.e, unbuttoned standing up is for those whose jackets don't fit, or those who don't have the minerals to look their best.

 

[add911_11]

I button all my suits when sitting or standing.

 

[Mariooo]

If I want to take it off I unbutton it.

and when I sit down & eat.

 

[HoratioNelson]

I only have 2 button suits. Tend to wear it buttoned up on the way into and out of work (save for when on the Tube and stretching one arm horizontally/vertically to grab a railing).

When in the office (where not everyone wears a tie these days), it's off 90% of the time but when worn, I often have it deliberately unbuttoned as it seems ever slightly too stiff/formal in that setting when done up.

 

[Ianiceman]



In an interview, Tom Ford said he goes around at parties and buttons guys jackets, because, buttoning the jacket is the easiest way for a man to look good and trim.

I remember reading this too. If I ever meet him I may feel forced to reciprocate and button up a few of his shirt buttons.