double-breasted
adjective
dou·ble-breast·ed
ˌdə-bəl-ˈbre-stəd 
1
: having one half of the front lapped over the other and usually a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes
a double-breasted coat
2
: having a double-breasted coat
a double-breasted suit
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This double-breasted, Italian wool coat is a staple that will never fall out of fashion.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Through a personal narrative, Ross-Paul hopes to inspire viewers to explore the complexity of the female experience, specifically regarding the ability to remain double-breasted.
—oregonlive, 28 June 2023
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“Double-breasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-breasted. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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