Suits: Side Vents or Center Vent Jacket?

The breast opening isn't enough for you?

Center vent is more Ivy League/American traditional. Double vents are more European and were originally developed, I think, for riding horses so your jacket wouldn't open in the back when you're sitting. All of my suit coats and jackets are double vented because I ride horses a lot. Seriously, I prefer double vented.

I've always thought center vents look more on trend, but go with whichever you think looks better. Just please cut the vent thread before you wear.

Unless you're very slender and can carry off a Euro look, go with the center vent. And stick with center vent for business wear unless you're in an "artsy" business.

I prefer side vents on an English cut coat (gotta have the ticket pocket) and Harris Tweed jackets in winters.

For a standard blazer or suit I like the center vent.

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And stick with center vent for business wear unless you're in an "artsy" business.

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Honestly, I wonder where some of you people work. It's like you have no actual knowledge of a typical corporate environment.

Center is for grandpas and fatties.

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formal wear, center. 

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No.

Formal is no vent or side vent and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Side vents look like arse flaps on pajamas 

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Well all vent options look poor on an ill-fitting suit.

As I said earlier, center vent is the least formal of the options, although perfectly acceptable for a business suit. Most high end suits will be side vented and although hard to find, no vent is the most formal and can be found on some tuxedos. Side vents are also acceptable on tuxedos.