The buttons were missing from the front of the shirt.
Not a button was missing from father or son.
The only problem was that there were two buttons missing from the left sleeve of the jacket.
Also: Never leave the house with a button missing.
There was probably a button missing from one of his cuffs, thought Marion.
A button was missing from one of your jackets.
The button with which Lucko had been toying, was missing.
He had lost his cap and the top button was missing from his tunic.
Inside, they found a red button missing from Mildred's dress, indicating that she had been taken there after being kidnapped.
Upon closer examination, that stalwart dress was looking a little worn, and buttons were missing.