https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 00:50:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-903128 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:54:34 +0000 Angie 903128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One button with a low stance is most on trend. Two buttons are also fably trendy. I'd say three buttons or more are very classic. Avoid higher stances and try not to go more than two buttons if you can. But sometimes, three buttons on a blazer are unavoidable in order to achieve great fit. <br /><br />Exhibit A: Modern Classic Theory Suit Jacket. A few years old. High longevity quotient. Two buttons. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-903015 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:13:19 +0000 Sara L. 903015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting question, thanks for posting.&nbsp; I found everyone's answers helpful as I had wondered about that too (and which buttons to button). https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902827 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:38:15 +0000 Anonymous 902827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The *someone* that Donna mentioned had a thread about blazers was me Angie said 1 or 2 buttons and a lowish stance for the collar. I think that means that the rever sweeps down quite low.<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asking-angie-and-all-fabbers-blazer-style" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....azer-style</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902735 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:02:58 +0000 sarah 902735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I say go with what fits you and looks good on you - blazers fit everyone so differently, across the bust, shoulders, etc... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902667 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:01:17 +0000 Mander 902667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've never liked one-button blazers because they tend to gap open unattractively over the bust.&nbsp; This may be a fault with the tendency for manufacturers to make enormous arm holes that then throw off the fit everywhere else but I generally look out for more buttons.<br /><br />But I'm still a bit baffled by the disconnect between what is current and what I like the look of, so my opinion is probably not reliable...<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902614 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:09:33 +0000 AJ 902614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I prefer two buttons for my smaller chest and mommy tummy.&nbsp; As Rae said, one buttons are everywhere and I find&nbsp;that frustrating.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902504 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:12:16 +0000 rae 902504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nicole, I remember seeing that rule on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy! I'd say up to three buttons can be ok. Mostly I see one button in stores right now, so I'm going to say that is the most current.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902502 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:09:41 +0000 Suz 902502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha ha, Nicole, that is a fun trick!!&nbsp;<br /><br />My only 3 button jacket is my black crepe vintage Hobbs jacket which is intended to look like a 30s jacket. It has an unfashionably high stance. But I like it anyhow for its fun tailoring details...it almost looks like an equestrian jacket with a very nipped waist, a shawl collar, and a pleated skirt.&nbsp;<br /><br />A one button jacket looks most modern right now. Collarless are very "in" but not everyone can wear them. You look good in one but Angie has warned the likes of me away from same -- I need a collar for my neckline/ lack of bustage.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902469 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:19:14 +0000 Nicole D 902469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not sure how many&nbsp;buttons&nbsp;you need to be unfashionable but I do know that apparently the rule for a three button jacket is (starting from the top): sometimes, always, never. &nbsp;On which ones to button. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902442 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:39:09 +0000 DonnaF 902442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I remember Angie telling someone recently (in the last month) that one or two buttons is current, and that bustier gals may find an easier fit with one button.&nbsp; Actually, I would think that most women would find an easier fit with one only button.&nbsp; Higher stances are dated, and it is pretty hard even to find a three button blazer.<br /><br />Collarless blazers are less likely to fight with collared shirts, but collarless blazers aren't exactly classic. . .<br /><br />We are about the same height, but my legs are incredibly short and I am very long-waisted.&nbsp; Shorter jackets flatter me, but having seen your WIWs, you can carry off a much longer jacket.&nbsp; HTH. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902440 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:38:15 +0000 fashionista926 902440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love blazers! Personally the more buttons that are on the blazer I feel the more casual it is. But I am not 100% sure about that people might feel differently. I don't think any type of blazer is dated I have bought plenty from vintage clothing stores and wear them with a dark wash jean all the time. Good questions though it will be&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;to see others&nbsp;opinions.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902432 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:28:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 902432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great question Una. I have no idea myself so will watch this thread for more wisdom.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blazers-and-buttons-need-clarification#post-902423 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:23:32 +0000 catgirl 902423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can anyone explain blazers and number of buttons to me? &nbsp;I may have asked this before, but am still confused. &nbsp;What's dated? &nbsp;What's most flattering and versatile? &nbsp;One, two, three buttons? &nbsp;I'm looking for a white blazer to try and my mind is boggling at the options out there!