Double-Breasted

Definition: Double-Breasted

Updated 05/27/07 5:02 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Pea Coat · Trench Coat · Style Glossary · double-breasted


Double-Breasted

n. Front closure of garment with wider lap of fabric and two vertical rows of buttons, one row for buttoning and the other for decorative effect. There is usually an inside button used to hold the inner layer of fabric in place. Pea coats and trench coats are traditionally double breasted.



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