Choosing Buttons, 2 Button, 3 Button, 4 Button OH MY GOD

3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 18, 2005 11:27 PM I'm a 20 year old guy who considers myself a little trendy looking to buy my first suit. I am trying to decide between a 3 or 4 button suit. I really like the look of more than 2 buttons. Are 4 button suits still good? If so, how long do you think they will be? What do you guys think? Thanks! taittinger Posts: 166 Registered: 3/6/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 18, 2005 11:31 PM If you only have one suit or, in your case, planning on it, I would stick with two or three button depending on your build. They are much more versatile. I think only athletes go with more than four nowadays. taylormcd Posts: 1,702 Registered: 12/19/04 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 19, 2005 12:21 AM Definitely not a four button. youngp Posts: 56 Registered: 3/17/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 19, 2005 1:14 PM go for a classic two button. three is conservative edgy and four+ buttons is more of an individual style. it works for some and others it does not. like i personally could never pair some sneakers with a suit...but some can, and they look great at it. so go with what makes you comfortable, but as a starter suit, go with two buttons. hugoboss Posts: 16 Registered: 3/8/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 20, 2005 10:47 AM Two button... muman Posts: 9 Registered: 3/18/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 12:43 AM Aren't 2 button suits a little old man-ish? (by that I mean older than I am, such as a 35+ year old professional type). I am looking for something to wear to friends' weddings, etc. rolas99 Posts: 2 Registered: 3/20/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 12:49 AM have you seen the new trend??? if you want something stylish , the 2 button is now the way to go now. Don't go 4, you will date your suit and will look bad in a few years. 2 or 3 are safe bets. Like I said 2 is new thing now, after a long years of 3 predominace. but 3 stilll a good choice, if you want to go consevative. The 2 is staying here for a while, if you go a 2, get somethign very fit your body. d2guy Posts: 193 Registered: 3/13/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 1:44 AM i would suggest you buy three button if you don't like two button....i like the two button also but i like three too....yes depends on your build, if your quite tall like over 6'3 or 6'4, a four button is a good choice... hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 29, 2005 10:40 PM hey guys, what do you think is more stylish 2 button suit or 3 button suit? classy Posts: 138 Registered: 4/2/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 29, 2005 10:52 PM I personally prefer 3 button suits andy1 Posts: 725 Registered: 4/1/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 29, 2005 11:29 PM Facts: 1. A 2 button suit is typically a "fashion" suit for sport uses. So "stylishly" speaking a 2 button would be considered more fashion forward. 2. A 3 button suit is more of a classic piece used in everyday business uses. The 3 buton suit has more practical uses in the business/education/banking, etc... world. I own a lot more 3 button suits because they seem to look better on me. Go with what "best looks on you". Good luck. d2guy Posts: 193 Registered: 3/13/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 30, 2005 3:13 AM you stated "stylish"....yes i definitely have to go with the 2 button suit or sportcoat (doesn't matter)....i own both two and three button suits or sportcoats, agreed with andy1, 3 button is a bit more for the business use mediahound Posts: 85 Registered: 4/12/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 30, 2005 5:32 PM folks, it's not an issue of 2 or 3 buttons, but the cut of the sportcoat. for instance, i have a 2 button that looks very close to one of my 3 buttons because the top button is a bit high up etc so pay attention to the opening size when you button the top button and let that be the judge. i agree, you should go with what looks best on you. but it's a cut issue rather than an amount of buttons issue. andy1 Posts: 725 Registered: 4/1/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 30, 2005 7:05 PM Mediahound we're not talking about "sportcoats", or "blazers". We're talking about suits. Traditionally speaking Three (3) button suits are for business or more conservative formats such as when I go to work. No matter where the buttons are located. Two (2) button suits are more traditionally "sporty". You would wear a great 2 button suit to a club/party such as a casual New Years Eve Party. Any more questions or comments please see the suit specialist in a better luxury department store such as the one I work in. But again.... Wear what works best with your overall "look". ironman Posts: 17 Registered: 6/28/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 30, 2005 9:45 PM i agree with both andy and media hound. The two button suit is a more casual look and not for business meetings. And a three button is a more professional look but you can still look stylish and look businss sauvy. But.....the cut has a alot to do with the way the suit fits a person. i usually get sport cuts on all my suits because it fits my frame. but i do also own a lot of three button suits with a more traditional tailor. so as they both said.....go with what looks good on you hewsinator Posts: 54 Registered: 3/26/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 30, 2005 10:16 PM I think a big part of your decision should be how many suits you already own. If this is gonna be your first suit, use it for weddings, funerals, and interviews, go 3 button with a classic cut. If you have 2 or 3 suits already, hell, even another one, get a "fashion" 2 button. At the moment it would seem that 2 buttons are more "stylish." But 3 buttons will never be out of style, Think of all the poor suckers who bought a 4 button a while ago. barrister Posts: 71 Registered: 6/28/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jun 30, 2005 11:59 PM I find it interesting that people would describe a two button suit as the more fashionable suit. To me, the classic suit - think Brooks Brothers or classic Saville row tailoring is the two button suit. The three button suit, while having been around for along time and the standard I think in the 30s, has only really come back as the standard business suit in the last 10 years or so. I agree with the post above that states that more important than the number of buttons is the cut. There are now the high cut two button suits which give a line similar to three button suits with one fewer button. Allow me to pose another question, which is more fashionable at the moment, a three button suit or a side vented six to three button double breasted. It is only a matter of time before double breasted suits come back in style with a vengence. andy1 Posts: 725 Registered: 4/1/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jul 1, 2005 2:02 AM You can (and probably will) be the only person wearing a double breasted suit, but I'll sell you one at my store. Also they will never come back with a vengence. PS The 3 button suit has been considered the standard business suit for longer than 10 years. PSS We're in 2005!!!! trustme Posts: 76 Registered: 3/24/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jul 1, 2005 2:24 AM if you have a big stomache ! go with 2 button barrister Posts: 71 Registered: 6/28/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jul 1, 2005 2:31 AM You are right but I am ok with being the only person in a double breasted suit. Call it part of my weaknes for English tailoring. Someday they will everything moves in cycles kingyouth Posts: 15 Registered: 5/26/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jul 4, 2005 1:00 AM You are right but I am ok with being the only person in a double breasted suit. Call it part of my weaknes for English tailoring. Someday they will everything moves in cycles. While I truly like the look of a double-breasted suit jacket the problem is that the worst type of men wear them. The men with large guts think they look good in such jackets, yet their stomach only pulls the buttons way out of proportion. While I have been told I would look good in a DB suit, I'll stick with my 3-button, side vented jackets. hewsinator Posts: 54 Registered: 3/26/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jul 4, 2005 1:04 AM You won't be the only one, Don Cherry has sworn that he "will never be found in a single breasted suit." And as for the directly above post of the type of guy that wears DB Suits, still refer to Don Cherry. If you don't live in Canada, or watch hockey, google him and you will get the feel. barrister Posts: 71 Registered: 6/28/05 Re: hmm 2 or 3 button suit !! Posted: Jul 5, 2005 6:51 PM dignan Posts: 534 Registered: 9/23/03 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 9:45 AM Three - even if you are eight feet tall. taylormcd Posts: 1,702 Registered: 12/19/04 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:25 AM Again, listen to dignan, 3 button. briley47 Posts: 65 Registered: 2/17/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:29 AM 2 or 3 are interchangeably classic. if one's not "in", the other is. right now, 2 buttons are on an upswing. 4 buttons and such should be reserved for imbecile nfl commentators and 1-buttons should be reserved for tuxedos. taylormcd Posts: 1,702 Registered: 12/19/04 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:30 AM Love your comment about NFL commentators. I think you were referring to Deion. Though he tends to go five or six buttons! briley47 Posts: 65 Registered: 2/17/05 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:34 AM taylormcd wrote: Love your comment about NFL commentators. I think you were referring to Deion. Though he tends to go five or six buttons! deion, michael irvin, shannon sharpe...most of 'em. and you're right, i should have said 4+ buttons. monet Posts: 1,471 Registered: 10/18/04 Re: 3 or 4 button suit? Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:43 AM Go with the timeless - 3 button suit, it never varies from elegance. 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