The button closes in sequence — the small fastener whose absence gapes and whose misalignment skews the whole front. Buttoned up names reserve worn; the popped button, containment exceeded; pressing someone's buttons, the fasteners of temper found.
Positive Resonance
Closure in working order, reserve chosen not stuck
Shadow Aspect
Buttons pressed expertly, the misaligned front
Nuances
The missing button: the small absence gaping
Misbuttoned: one error skewing the sequence
Buttoned to the collar: reserve at maximum
Buttons pressed: temper's fasteners worked by another