Inspired by kickboxer's suit thread, I wanted to start a discussion about lapels.
There are three kinds. Within these three general types, there are also slight variations.
The notch: most common and traditional
The peak: which is a little more formal and fashion-forward
The shawl: which is the most formal of the three.
I prefer the peak lapel.
I have a few suits, and handful of jackets/coats in my collection so far.
I recently bought a single-breasted, one-button peak lapel charcoal suit jacket.
I have a single-breasted, one-button notch lapel charcoal suit.
The above two are pretty casual
I have a single-breasted black shawl lapel jacket with engraving-like designs on the lapel. Same color, but the satin fabric makes for an interesting look. I'll wear this if I want to "peacock" a bit when I'm out.
I also have a black single breasted three-button suit that is for when I have an interview or a formal event that doesnt call for a tux.
My favorite is the single-breasted one-button peak lapel, which I bought for 11 bucks at a thrift store.
What are your favorite types of lapel, cut, vent-style, etc?
I'll post pictures as soon as I can.
Also, this youtube channel is very helpful and the guy doesn't come off as a homosexual like that guy from that Alpha M Image guy. Although he does have some good advice.
Here he discusses the difference between a sport jacket and a suit jacket.
Another video where he discusses the types of lapels
Suit jacket with jeans
There are three kinds. Within these three general types, there are also slight variations.
The notch: most common and traditional
The peak: which is a little more formal and fashion-forward
The shawl: which is the most formal of the three.
I prefer the peak lapel.
I have a few suits, and handful of jackets/coats in my collection so far.
I recently bought a single-breasted, one-button peak lapel charcoal suit jacket.
I have a single-breasted, one-button notch lapel charcoal suit.
The above two are pretty casual
I have a single-breasted black shawl lapel jacket with engraving-like designs on the lapel. Same color, but the satin fabric makes for an interesting look. I'll wear this if I want to "peacock" a bit when I'm out.
I also have a black single breasted three-button suit that is for when I have an interview or a formal event that doesnt call for a tux.
My favorite is the single-breasted one-button peak lapel, which I bought for 11 bucks at a thrift store.
What are your favorite types of lapel, cut, vent-style, etc?
I'll post pictures as soon as I can.
Also, this youtube channel is very helpful and the guy doesn't come off as a homosexual like that guy from that Alpha M Image guy. Although he does have some good advice.
Here he discusses the difference between a sport jacket and a suit jacket.
Another video where he discusses the types of lapels
Suit jacket with jeans