The ‘DB’ Returns, Fitter Than Ever
by Teri Agins, The Wall Street Journal
Feb. 2, 2012
Q: When will men’s double-breasted suits make a long-awaited comeback. What year? What season?
— S.B., Chicago
A: In the menswear industry, it’s known simply as DB—an abbreviation retail buyers are using more often, as double-breasted suits are having a fashion moment. Of course, DBs won’t ever come close to upstaging the standard two-button or three-button suits. But amid the glut of casual menswear in the marketplace, it’s fun to watch DB suits gain new momentum.
