Hi
I am a bit confused by this exchange on WAYWRN regarding buttoning only the middle button on a 3 button jacket and I wonder what is the 'SF approved' way to wear a true 3 button ?
Is buttoning only the middle button on a true 3 button an incorrect way of wearing it ? I am under the impression that though the top button can be buttoned on a true 3 button, only the middle button is supposed to be buttoned. Basically my understanding is that irrespective of the number of buttons, style etc, only the button closest to the natural waist of the wearer is supposed to be buttoned.
Educate me a little ....
Thanks for the comments.
RLPL polo, D&G jacket, Elgin scarf, Levi 501s, Campanile monks
Zegna tie, Marinella PS, RLBL pants, Armani Collezioni jacket, Church's loafers, Jack Georges bag
on you, this is a 3r2.5:
...and this looks* more 3r3 than 3r2.5:
*: it may be the photo, it may very well be a 3r2.5.
Whatever it's worn as, compare the lapel roll in your jackets to meowmeow's. If your lapels can be fixed, it might be a good idea to fix them.
Just my 0.02, not trying to be an asshole or anything. Your colour combinations are nice.
Perhaps my jacket is not a true 3 roll 2.5... but it most certainly looks odd when the top button is done so I don't think it's a 3 roll 3 either. Let's settle and create a new term: 3 roll 2.75 or to be precise 2.74635049
Did not know converting them somewhat was an option. Will look into that.
That's why the guidance for buttoning from top to bottom button goes: sometimes, always, never
I am a bit confused by this exchange on WAYWRN regarding buttoning only the middle button on a 3 button jacket and I wonder what is the 'SF approved' way to wear a true 3 button ?
Is buttoning only the middle button on a true 3 button an incorrect way of wearing it ? I am under the impression that though the top button can be buttoned on a true 3 button, only the middle button is supposed to be buttoned. Basically my understanding is that irrespective of the number of buttons, style etc, only the button closest to the natural waist of the wearer is supposed to be buttoned.
Educate me a little ....
Thanks for the comments.
Couple of random pics:
RLPL polo, D&G jacket, Elgin scarf, Levi 501s, Campanile monks
Zegna tie, Marinella PS, RLBL pants, Armani Collezioni jacket, Church's loafers, Jack Georges bag
Please don't wear hard roll 3s as 3r2s.
Well, first of all the first SC is actually a 3-roll-2.5. Second, just because you choose to button only the middle button doesn't make it 'wearing it as a 3-roll-2'. I don't happen to like the way it looks with 2 buttons done.
Yeah, I hate buttoning the top too, though I converted this suit to a 2.5 or 2. This one brings back some memories...
At the risk of going all
...and this looks* more 3r3 than 3r2.5:
*: it may be the photo, it may very well be a 3r2.5.
Whatever it's worn as, compare the lapel roll in your jackets to meowmeow's. If your lapels can be fixed, it might be a good idea to fix them.
Just my 0.02, not trying to be an asshole or anything. Your colour combinations are nice.
I do appreciate your comments - I see now you're clearly trying to be constructive.
Perhaps my jacket is not a true 3 roll 2.5... but it most certainly looks odd when the top button is done so I don't think it's a 3 roll 3 either. Let's settle and create a new term: 3 roll 2.75 or to be precise 2.74635049
Did not know converting them somewhat was an option. Will look into that.
But isn't the middle button the only button to be buttoned in a true 3 button?
No - you can button the top button as well.
That's why the guidance for buttoning from top to bottom button goes: sometimes, always, never
Technically speaking, a 3R3 will have all buttonholes (including, of course, the top one) finished on the outside of the jacket. For a 3R2.5 or a 3R2 the top button hole is finished on the inside of the jacket as the role never intends it to be visible from the outside.