Double Breasted
Suit
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ouble breasted suits seem to be a classic for Artworth Brothers. Even though they
admit they are quite rare amongst men nowadays, this type of suit is highly popular in their page and blog. Needless to say, double breasted suits are always a sign of a well dressed man. The two rows of buttons create a sophisticated look, as they also help polish the suit up.
This particular suit seen in the picture above was tailored by Monogramme, a Swiss tailoring brand based in Bern, Switzerland. They especially work with customfit suits, and for their shirts, they use Alumo's finest cotton from Switzerland. For their suit, Artworth Brothers chose a fabric called: "Vitale Berberis Canonico 100% super 110s wool." Now in terms of "super
number", a higher super number generally means a finer yarn and therefore, a finer suit. However there are advantages and disadvantages to this: while the texture might feel nicer and softer, the suit can wrinkle easier, and a wrinkled suit never appeals no matter its quality and yarn. So like Artworth Brothers did, if you are looking for a comfortable, classy and especially good looking suit, then the best thing to do is to go for a mid super number.
Regarding the pattern, double breasted suits already stand out themselves, so there's no need for unusual patterns. Besides, these type of suits are highly formal so they must not have extravagant designs and colours. Dark, navy and occasionally white are the perfect colours for a double breasted suit.
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