How to Use single-breasted in a Sentence

single-breasted

adjective
  • The actor, 50, wore a single-breasted gray suit, a white shirt, black tie and black shoes.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • Tomas looked dapper in a black tuxedo with velvet lapels and pockets on the single-breasted jacket.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • Wilde added the country accent to a black suit and tie look featuring a single-breasted blazer and wide-leg trousers.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • In the first couple of images, Longoria pairs her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • In the first couple of images, Longoria paired her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The brothers both wore single-breasted suits with gold crown decals and armbands to honor one of their dad's signature looks.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The single-breasted jacket featured long sleeves, sharp lapels and flap pockets at the waist for a wholly business-style attire.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
  • The single-breasted vest featured short sleeves and hip pockets, while the trousers included a wide-leg silhouette.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
  • The single-breasted vest was crafted with short sleeves and included hip pockets, while the trousers featured a wide-leg silhouette.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The Princess of Wales styled the single-breasted stretch-cady blazer with the coordinated slim-fit trousers in the same shade of gray.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Sleek single-breasted styles felt modern and clean, while boxier double-breasted silhouettes clearly led the way.
    — Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The single-breasted blazer For those who like to keep things streamlined and simple, choose the single-breasted blazer—one of the most classic, easy-to-style shapes, in our opinion.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The abundance of double-breasted, rather than single-breasted, jackets arguably channeled a style of suit popular from the 1930s.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Made from wool and mohair, her two-tone single-breasted blazer, priced at $3,650, boasted various pockets all over, as well as removable silk lapels.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The actress turned to Acne Studio’s for her attire, wearing a combination of the layered shirtdress with a single-breasted suit jacket.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Soon after stepping out of her car, Jolie removed the oversized ivory single-breasted coat to reveal a glamorous LBD underneath.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • Holland complemented her look wearing a Louis Vuitton custom burgundy single-breasted jacket with matching trousers, a pink cotton poplin shirt and a burgundy silk tie.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • To coordinate with her wife, Betts wore a sleek suit, featuring tapered trousers, a velvet, single-breasted blazer with sharp lapels coordinated with a pair of black sunglasses.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Eva Longoria Longoria gave women’s tailoring a sensual spin in a mini look with an oversize, single-breasted blazer.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Along with the accessories, Goggins was decked out in custom Louis Vuitton, featuring a white single-breasted tuxedo jacket, white silk dress shirt, black trousers and a pair of black leather loafers.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • In late August, Lawrence stepped out in an outfit made up of seasonless basics, pairing an airy black midiskirt with an untucked white T-shirt and a single-breasted Dissh blazer.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Middleton paired the pumps with a maroon suit by Roland Mouret — a single-breasted blazer and matching wide-leg trousers over a high-neck blouse in the same color — and carried a small brown suede top-handle bag with gold hardware.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The Grammy Award-winning artist styled a black suited moment, featuring a pair of tapered trousers and an oversized single-breasted black jacket with three buttons running down the front placket of the garment.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • While her coat was single-breasted, styled with a long black dress, pointed pumps, a sleek Gucci bag, and some striking diamond jewels, Rocky went for a belted double-breasted coat, shrugged over a classic white dress shirt, gray dress pants, and black dress shoes.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Tankaneo Oversized Single-Breasted Long Trench Coat Made from windproof and wrinkle-resistant fabric, this single-breasted trench coat is a great option for traveling and unpredictable weather.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Channing Tatum in Fendi Many of the night’s A-list men eschewed a tie in favor of an open-collar look, and among the best was Channing Tatum, who chose a simple white shirt with a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers, both in deep brown wool crepe, by Fendi.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025

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