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3 roll 2 Peak Lapel

NewYorkIslander

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What do you guys think of this. I'm kind of on the fence. If I do it, would be in a similar pattern to this, maybe a shep check.

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Is this a modern twist the style or is it something thats been around a while?
 

bigbjorn

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Don't like it on principle. Liked it less when I saw the photo. I say, "No."
 

ter1413

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Could work..but on first look...eh!
 

JakeLA

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Extra button scares me! Haven't seen it on some Italian dude, so I recoil in fear! Run away! Run away!
 

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Really don't like peak lapels on 3 button coats. Someones going to post that Cary Grant suit any moment now.....
 

luftvier

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It looks incongruous.

Peak lapels make me think tuxedo or fashion-forward.

3/2s make me think Kennedy Administration.

Does not compute.
 

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I am a 3/2 and a peak lapel fan, but in this case the jacket would look better as a two button. Yes, it is a mishmash of styles, but the SB peak with patches works with the casual look here. Don't know how it would work with a more serious outfit.
 

Mute

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I love 3/2 but this doesn't work for me at all.
 

patrickBOOTH

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I am probably in the minority on this one, but I think a true 3 roll 2 can be substituted in any situation a 2 button would work, which is I guess, always. I think people are having a hard time getting over the peaks, but honestly I don't think most people notice the difference.

Peak away!
 

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