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    Advice on lapel width

    Hi Style forum, My first post here, however I have been lurking around for some times I was wondering if I could get some advice regarding lapel width. The lapels on this jacket are 9.5 cm or 3.75 inches. I am a fan of the wider lapel style, but I was wondering if they look too disproportionate...
  2. Supalerk

    Appropriate width of lapel wide for office?

    Hello Everyone I need an advise of the wide of lapel. At this moment, I want to buy navy cotton suit, Roma fit, from Suitsupply. I wish to always wear this suit in my office and might be occasionally in casual vibe. The lapel width of this suit is 11.5 cm (notch lapel) and it is quite wide, in...
  3. nevaeh

    Why are notch lapels considered improper for tuxedos?

    I’ve read a number of posts here and articles elsewhere suggesting that peak or shawl lapels are the proper lapels for tuxedos. Why are notch lapels considered poor form? I’m considering purchasing a tux. But the guidance becomes conflicting when I see two iconic people, President Obama and...
  4. styleluxuryclothing

    Wood Bowtie Set

    Try out this new trend. It is unique and stylish. Easy to wear and absolutely a head t urner. Made from high quality bamboo. This set is brand new and comes with bowtie, cufflinks, handkerchief, and lapel pin. I will ship within 1-2 business days and tracking information will be provided...
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    Barathea satin for tux lapels?

    I don't love the shiny look of satin for tux lapels, but unfortunately my tailor doesn't feel comfortable working with grosgrain. Has anyone seen other kinds of silk, such as barathea silk, used for tux lapels? Or are there types of satin that are less shiny than others? For the rest of the...
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    Lapel Pin- help your sports coat pop

    Check Out Website For More Products: www.TrueClassicMan.com Item Type: Brooches Fine or Fashion: Fashion Shape\pattern: Flower Style: Trendy Material: Fabric Metals Type: Copper Brooches Type: Brooches Fine or Fashion: Fashion Item Type: Brooch Key: Flower clip is_customized: Yes key words...
  7. Draus

    Wearing my Barbour jacket with a suit

    Hey guys, over the last few months I grew very fond of the look of wearing a Barbour jacket over a suit (see example 1, example 2) and finally purchased a Barbour Ashby jacket. A few days ago it got cold enough to wear the combination for the first time and I noticed (to my despair) that I...
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    Weird lapel on Dragon's Den

    Was watching Dragon's Den (UK) and saw that Peter Jones had an incredibly weird suit lapel (and matching pocket square, but that's beside the point) Pic is from a scan I uploaded. Can anyone share any light on this lapel? I was wondering if its some sort of way of saying "Look at me, my suit...
  9. rebel222

    Red Stitching on Lapel. What brand?

    I don't know if anyone watches that show "Dirty Sexy Money," but the family is supposed to be an exclusive NY family. Anyways, the dad always has a red stitching on his lapel. It is not the buttonhole stitching, which always matches the suit color. This stitching look like a button hole, but it...

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 55 35.5%
  • Half canvas is fine

    Votes: 60 38.7%
  • Really don't care

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