Double Breasted Blazers for Women: The Designer Edit

A double breasted blazer has two parallel columns of buttons and a wide overlapping front, which gives a stronger, more structured shape than a single breasted jacket. Our lead is the Sergio Hudson Green Double Breasted Jacket, then the White Pinstripe Double Breasted Jacket and the LaQuan Smith emerald double breasted jacket; browse more in designer blazers.

Key facts

• Searches: about 6,600 a month worldwide for double breasted blazers for women
• Pieces in this edit: 11, from 8 houses
• Price range: $650 to $5,030
• Button stances: 6 by 2 (classic), 4 by 2, 6 by 1
• Best for: the office, suiting, over dresses

How a double breasted blazer should fit

Because the front overlaps, a double breasted jacket is designed to be worn buttoned, and it should close without pulling across the bust. The shoulder seam should end at your shoulder bone. The jacket should cover the seat for a classic look and stop at the hip for a sharper one. If you plan to wear it open, choose a softer cloth; a stiff double breasted front looks untidy when left undone.

The double breasted blazer edit

1. Sergio Hudson Green Double Breasted Jacket, $3,630

Kelly green pure wool with peak lapels and a defined waist. Sergio Hudson, made in the USA.

2. Sergio Hudson White Pinstripe Double Breasted Jacket, $3,630

White with a black pinstripe and black buttons.

3. Sergio Hudson Black Pinstripe Off The Shoulder Blazer, $3,770

Black pinstripe with a portrait collar worn off the shoulder, the most dramatic double breasted jacket of the season.

4. LaQuan Smith Double Breasted Jacket with Notch Lapel in Emerald, $3,270

LaQuan Smith with notch lapels in emerald.

5. Alex Perry Double Breasted Fitted Blazer in Wool Suiting, Black, $3,790

Alex Perry fitted double breasted blazer in black wool suiting.

6. Max Mara Umico Double-Breasted Wool Blazer in Navy, $1,220

Max Mara Umico double breasted wool blazer in navy.

7. Max Mara Umico Double-Breasted Wool Blazer in Camel, $1,220

Max Mara Umico in camel.

8. Saint Laurent Double-Breasted Jacket in Wool Gabardine, Noir, $5,030

Saint Laurent double breasted jacket in black wool gabardine.

9. The Frankie Shop Newark Double Breasted Blazer in Grey and White Pinstripe, $730

The Frankie Shop Newark double breasted blazer in grey and white pinstripe.

10. LaPointe Satin Double Breasted Blazer in Black, $2,530

LaPointe satin double breasted blazer in black, for evening.

11. Essentiel Antwerp Black cropped double-breasted blazer, $650

Essentiel Antwerp cropped double breasted blazer in black.

How to wear a double breasted blazer

Button it and treat it as a top: with nothing beneath, a slim trouser and a heel. With a matching trouser it becomes a power suit; see women’s power suits. Over a dress, a cropped double breasted shape keeps the proportion right. Wear a coloured one with black, and a black one with anything. For pinstripe options, see pinstripe suits for women; for pink ones, pink blazers.

Cloth and construction

A double breasted front has twice the overlap of a single breasted one, so the cloth needs enough body to sit flat. Pure wool, gabardine and a wool with a little stretch all work; very soft jersey can sag. Look for a canvassed front, which keeps the chest smooth, and working cuffs. The best jackets in this edit, from Sergio Hudson to Saint Laurent, are lined in silk and cut with a waist, which is what separates a designer blazer from a boxy one.

Frequently asked questions

Should a double breasted blazer be buttoned?

Yes, ideally. The overlapping front is designed to be closed.

Is a double breasted blazer flattering?

Yes, when it fits at the shoulder and closes without pulling. A defined waist helps.

What do you wear under a double breasted blazer?

Very little: a camisole, a fine knit, nothing at all.

Double breasted vs single breasted, which is more formal?

Double breasted, by a small margin.

Can petite women wear double breasted blazers?

Yes. Choose a cropped length and a higher button stance.

What colour double breasted blazer is most versatile?

Black, navy and camel; green and pinstripe for more personality.

Keep reading: women’s power suits, collarless blazers, green suits for women, pinstripe suits for women and Sergio Hudson Fall 2026.

Sources and method

Brand facts come from sergiohudson.com (the product pages, read on 27 October 2026) and published interviews and coverage of the label. Prices are the Coveti prices on 27 October 2026, and every piece listed was in stock at Coveti that day. Search demand figures are worldwide monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data (DataForSEO), cross-checked in Ahrefs. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.