Help. Should I cut or not. Suit Lapel.

[surfer123]

Hi There.

Am I supposed to have this thread holding the lapel and the collar together? The tailor said I am not supposed to cut it? Thanks!

 

[surfer123]

Just clarifying. It is sewn where the red arrows point to so that the lapel always stays in place. Should I cut the thread?

 

[Veremund]

I would, but only if it can be done without damaging the jacket.

 

[surfer123]

Thanks! Its loosely sewn together with thread so it should be no problem.

 

[Punjabjat]

That's a weird place for it to be sewn together...was this bespoke or store bought?

 

[surfer123]

I agree, I have never seen it before. It is a Burberry London otr.

The tailor insisted that it was supposed to be like that, but I was suspicious, so I figured I would ask you guys. She said it was supposed to keep the lapel in place.

 

[Punjabjat]

Hmmm never heard of that...first thought would be suspicious too, but if it doesn't hurt the jacket, I suppose it's okay...personally I'd leave it be.

 

[jefferyd]



I agree, I have never seen it before. It is a Burberry London otr.

The tailor insisted that it was supposed to be like that, but I was suspicious, so I figured I would ask you guys. She said it was supposed to keep the lapel in place.

She is right.

 

[masernaut]

I can't say whether or not you should cut it, but I've found the stitched lapel on a few E. Zegna jackets as well. Uncut of course.

 

[Renault78law]

LOL you noob. Don't cut that.

 

[VinnyMac]

LOL you noob. Don't cut that.

LOL! +1 to this. It's the blind leading the blind.