When wearing a two-button suit jacket, one is generally advised to leave the bottom button open. Our critic explains the reasoning behind the rule.

Q. Watching the Golden Globes, I saw the men buttoning and unbuttoning their jackets. They seemed uncomfortable and clearly had stylists telling them something, but didn't realize that jackets should ...

This one is easy; it should be buttoned while standing and undone when you sit down. Leaving it buttoned can stress the fabric and make the jacket feel a bit uncomfortable. Relax and loosen that ...