Comments on: The button distance rule for double breasted trenches http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/ Free advice from a fashion pro Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:15:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Wendy http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-423 Wendy Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:19:34 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-423 As a long waisted short woman with an ample chest (size 6-8 blazer, size 0 pant), what I find is that the positioning of the belt has more to do with whether I can successfully wear the coat or not than whether it is double or single breasted. This is especially true if the coat has a button in lining. As a long waisted short woman with an ample chest (size 6-8 blazer, size 0 pant), what I find is that the positioning of the belt has more to do with whether I can successfully wear the coat or not than whether it is double or single breasted. This is especially true if the coat has a button in lining.

]]> By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-422 Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:27:49 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-422 Oh no, I love my new (to me) Jones NY pea coat that I picked up at the Salvation Army for $10-are you telling me that I'm probably making myself look more chunky? Darn it! Oh no, I love my new (to me) Jones NY pea coat that I picked up at the Salvation Army for $10-are you telling me that I’m probably making myself look more chunky? Darn it!

]]> By: Vildy http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-421 Vildy Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:55:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-421 Som,e double breasted style position the buttons in a narrowing V instead of in two straight lines. How about that? Som,e double breasted style position the buttons in a narrowing V instead of in two straight lines. How about that?

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-420 Angie Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:46:24 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-420 Maris has just raised the same question Jennifer . Absolutely still be mindful of that button distance, especially if you want to achieve a more nipped-in silhouette at your waist line. Maris has just raised the same question Jennifer . Absolutely still be mindful of that button distance, especially if you want to achieve a more nipped-in silhouette at your waist line.

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-419 Angie Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:43:04 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-419 Good question Maris. The latter part of your reasoning is how I see it. If you are going to go double- breasted, be mindful of the distance between the double row of buttons despite your size and height. Taller women can generally carry off widely spaced buttons whether they are curvy or not. If you are less well-endowed, you still need to be mindful of those button spaces because you can be "flatter-chested" but sill carry weight around your midriff. In which case a widely spaced rows of buttons will still make you look wider. Make sense? Good question Maris.

The latter part of your reasoning is how I see it. If you are going to go double- breasted, be mindful of the distance between the double row of buttons despite your size and height. Taller women can generally carry off widely spaced buttons whether they are curvy or not.

If you are less well-endowed, you still need to be mindful of those button spaces because you can be “flatter-chested” but sill carry weight around your midriff. In which case a widely spaced rows of buttons will still make you look wider. Make sense?

]]> By: jennifer http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-418 jennifer Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:28:48 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-418 I've always felt my flat chest was even more flattened by the bulk of a double-breasted jacket. But maybe if I look at button distance I can find one that flatters rather than flattens. Great tip Angie! I’ve always felt my flat chest was even more flattened by the bulk of a double-breasted jacket. But maybe if I look at button distance I can find one that flatters rather than flattens. Great tip Angie!

]]> By: Maris http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-417 Maris Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:19:42 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/03/21/the-button-distance-rule-for-double-breasted-trenches/#comment-417 Hi Angie, If single-breasted styles are more flattering for shorter, curvier women, does it follow that double-breasted styles are BETTER for taller, less-curvy women - or is it merely that these shapes can carry off the double-breated style even tho single-breated is still preferable? My mom always said that double-breasted styles were good for ummm, us "flatter-chested gals. :-) Was mom right AGAIN? Maris Hi Angie,
If single-breasted styles are more flattering for shorter, curvier women, does it follow that double-breasted styles are BETTER for taller, less-curvy women - or is it merely that these shapes can carry off the double-breated style even tho single-breated is still preferable?

My mom always said that double-breasted styles were good for ummm, us “flatter-chested gals. :-) Was mom right AGAIN?

Maris

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