Are Single breasted peak lapels suits really SF approved?

[Xiaogou]

Awesome pics JMJ.

 

[Merlino]

What is this A&S belly some of you guys speak of? Pics? Thanks!

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Merlino

What is this A&S belly some of you guys speak of? Pics? Thanks!

It's the convex curve on the outer edge of the lapel. Personally, I love it on a DB:

Do not love it on SB peak:

 

[jasonmarshalljazz]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

Awesome pics JMJ.

thanks

 

[radicaldog]

Originally Posted by Srynerson

I think SB peak lapels look great for a flashier "cocktail attire" type jacket/suit, particular with just two buttons.
This. Or even just one button. Otherwise it ends up looking either too fashionable, or too dandified, or too vintage. I'm also tempted by the idea of a very country-ish tweed in that configuration (jetted pockets etc.), to play with the dissonance. I'll hold back until I come across the right cloth though, which may be never.

 

[Merlino]

Originally Posted by Manton

It's the convex curve on the outer edge of the lapel.
Thanks, I got it. I don't think I mind but I can understand why you would prefer to go w/o on a SB.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by George

A nice compromise.

Agreed. I have Minnis 0341 and the Air Force blue flannel done up as one button, peak lapel as well as the Lesser brown nail head, though that one is 2 button.

 

[MBreinin]

I like them. I have a cool old Henry Poole that I need to get tweaked and it will then make an appearance. It is a blue pinstripe with nicely sized lapels.

Mike

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Lusitano

I'm with you lasbar, on rare occasions i like looking at them, but can't imagine wearing them, neither in a business nor leisure setting.

For me, peak lapels Single breasted is dinner suit only.
Pretty much sums it up for me, too. I've seen ones that looked great on others, but can't imagine myself in one.

 

[k4lnamja]

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

SBPL suits compose the vast majority of my wardrobe. I'm saving up for a Chittleborough & Morgan as we speak. They do it best, IMO.

looking sharp, brotha!

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by k4lnamja

looking sharp, brotha!

He is a cool Jazz musician...

He can wear what he wants...

 

[Gus]

Originally Posted by Srynerson

I think SB peak lapels look great for a flashier "cocktail attire" type jacket/suit, particular with just two buttons. (I'll also add that, in my experience, probably 90%+ of the general population does not even comprehend the difference between peak lapels and notch lapels, so I've never understood the SF/AAAC groupthink about how "inappropriate" SB peak lapels are.)

+ 1

 

[academe]

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

SBPL suits compose the vast majority of my wardrobe. I'm saving up for a Chittleborough & Morgan as we speak. They do it best, IMO.

Very nice indeed. Are most of your suits bespoke?

 

[cptjeff]

I loved the ones spoo posted in the 'hate, but SF approved' thread last night.

I have seen lots of examples of it looking amazing and none of it looking horribly bad, so I'm going with the approved side.

 

[academe]

Originally Posted by Srynerson

I think SB peak lapels look great for a flashier "cocktail attire" type jacket/suit, particular with just two buttons. (I'll also add that, in my experience, probably 90%+ of the general population does not even comprehend the difference between peak lapels and notch lapels, so I've never understood the SF/AAAC groupthink about how "inappropriate" SB peak lapels are.)
I see where you're going with this, but I suppose I've always associated SB peak lapels with classic 1930s and 1940s style, e.g.