How to Button a Suit Jacket: 90-Day Review of TRAF Double Breasted Blazer

For the past 90 days, I've been wearing the TRAF Women Office Wear Double Breasted Blazer from GraceQueens. Here's what I've learned about buttoning a suit jacket properly with this specific coat.

Don't buy until you read this.

• With a double breasted design, you need to know which buttons actually close
• The vintage long sleeve style requires a different buttoning approach than modern blazers
• Pocket placement affects how the jacket sits when buttoned

Day 1: First Impressions

The blazer arrived in standard packaging. The first thing I noticed: it's a double breasted coat, meaning two rows of buttons, but only one row actually fastens.

The right side has working buttonholes, while the left side buttons are decorative. I spent five minutes trying to button the suit jacket the wrong way before figuring this out. The fabric felt sturdy, and I liked the deep pockets.

Verdict: Read the design before you start buttoning. Double breasted jackets always button from right to left.

Week 1: Getting Used to It

It took some adjustment to learn how to button a suit jacket in this style. Here's what I discovered:

• Top button only: Creates a relaxed look but the jacket gaps at the waist
• Both buttons: Provides structure but feels tight when sitting
• No buttons: The coat hangs loose and loses its tailored shape

By day 5, I settled on buttoning both when standing and unbuttoning when sitting. The vintage cut makes it longer than modern blazers, which affects how it drapes when buttoned.

The long sleeves initially bunched at my wrists, so I pushed them up slightly. After a few wears, they relaxed and sat better.

Verdict: Button both fasteners for formal events. Unbutton when sitting to avoid pulling the fabric.

Month 1: Daily Use

I wore this blazer about three times a week to work. The double breasted style made buttoning the suit jacket automatic: right side buttons always thread through left side holes.

The pockets started showing wear. I kept my phone in the right pocket, and after 20 days, the pocket fabric stretched slightly—not torn, just looser. The buttons stayed secure with no loose threads.

I noticed the coat wrinkled easily after sitting for long periods. The vintage fabric lacks stretch, so when I buttoned it after sitting, creases appeared across the front. A quick steam fixed them.

Temperature control was tricky. The coat is thick, good for winter but too warm for spring days above 60°F. When I left it unbuttoned, it flapped open awkwardly while walking.

Verdict: This works best in cold weather. The thick fabric makes buttoning necessary to stay warm but causes overheating indoors.

Month 3: Long-Term Verdict

After 90 days, the blazer still looks decent. All buttons are intact, the buttonholes haven't frayed, and only the sleeves show some pilling from where my bag rubbed.

Knowing how to button a suit jacket properly made a big difference in how this coat performed. Wrong buttoning stretched the fabric, while correct buttoning kept the shape intact.

The coat held up better than I expected for the price, but there are issues:

• Pockets stretched from daily use
• Fabric pills on high-friction areas
• Wrinkles easily and needs frequent steaming
• Limited season use due to thickness

The vintage style looks good when properly buttoned, but it requires more maintenance than modern blazers. You can't just throw it on; you need to check the drape, adjust the sleeves, and steam out wrinkles.

For office wear, it worked. For events requiring a polished appearance, it needed prep time. The double breasted design gives it a structured look that cheaper blazers lack.

Verdict: Decent quality for the price, but requires regular maintenance. Best for cold weather office use, not all-season wear.

Would I Buy Again?

Maybe. It depends on your needs.

Buy this if you need a budget blazer for winter office wear and are willing to steam it regularly. The double breasted style teaches you the correct way to button a suit jacket, which is useful if you're new to formal wear.

Skip this if you want low-maintenance clothing or need something for warm weather. The thick fabric and vintage cut require more care than modern stretchy blazers.

Before you buy, check these things:

• Read buyer reviews with photos to see the real fit
• Check the return policy in case sizing is off
• Compare prices across sellers for better deals
• Look at fabric composition to confirm thickness

Research the product first, compare options, read real reviews—then decide if this specific blazer fits your needs. Don't buy based on product photos alone, as they don't show fabric quality or how the buttons actually function.

Final verdict: Worth buying if you need an affordable winter blazer and don't mind maintenance. Pass if you want grab-and-go simplicity.