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Dear Messrs. Hitchcock, Logsdail, Mahon, and members,

I would like to learn more about the distinctions between 1-button and 2-button coats. Here are some of my questions:

Is the only difference between a 1-button and a 2-button coat the absence of the bottom button in the former? If not, are there any cases in which this may be the case? Is the position of the top button different for the 2 coats? Since the bottom button doesn't serve any structural purpose (it is never buttoned), are there "technical" differences between the two types of coats? For example, how would the cutting and the construction differ? I am very thankful of your insights.

Best regards,
Miguel

Dear miguel,

You are correct. The only difference between a one button and a two button coat is whether their is a bottom button, or not. There is no difference between the cut of either style jacket as the waist button remains the same.

hope this helps.

Leonard

Len and Miguel: in the "designer" world, a lot of makers cut their one-button models a lot closer to the body than a typical two-button coat. Somehow they think it looks better; more in keeping with the minimalist look of a one-button front. And perhaps that is what such customers are expecting.

I will now go wash my mouth out with soap for mentioning fashion designers.

Oh Shame on you!!

Cutting a coat closer to the body does not require the button to be raised or lowered, only that the coat be cut smaller on the front edge. Although I do recall reading recently where an author, a new one I think, had suggested that on a one button coat, in order to make the coat look closer to the body, it should be raised a little. this would have the effect of closing the coat to the body.

Leonard