Lapel Width

[Aqualung]

Horrifically outdated for SF standards.
Note the closed quarters.
Note the button stance.
Note the massive lapels.
$20 Ebay jacket?

That "outdated" phone will get better reception than the crap you use today and if you're out in the middle of nowhere it will get reception while yours won't.

 

[TheTukker]



Horrifically outdated for SF standards.
Note the closed quarters.
Note the button stance.
Note the massive lapels.
...

I think you're off on all three counts.

 

[Reevolving]



I think you're off on all three counts.

Do you see small lapels and open quarters?
If you, you may need your vision checked !

 

[Superfluous]



Do you see small lapels and open quarters?
If you, you may need your vision checked !

Those lapels aren't massive and the quarters are closed because both buttons are buttoned. The low button stance is still seen today with RLBL, etc. The dated feature I'd say are the notches.

 

[Master-Classter]



That "outdated" phone will get better  reception than the crap you use today and if you're out in the middle of nowhere it will get reception while yours won't.

FYI - I was told a few years ago the cell companies blocked those particular channels or whatever so the old style phones no longer work...

 

[Digmenow]



FYI - I was told a few years ago the cell companies blocked those particular channels or whatever so the old style phones no longer work...

 

[TheTukker]



Do you see small lapels and open quarters?
If you, you may need your vision checked !

I think you look to a different part of SF for lapels; I think you will find that most people who like the Napolitan look here favor wider lapels.

I agree with you on the open quarters, but as the bottom button is not open, it's somewhat hard to tell how open these are. They may still fall within SF approved territory.

 

[MadAboutPlaid]



The dated feature I'd say are the notches.

Can you explain this a bit more? Because I can see that they are outdated, but I really can't figure out why.

 

[Trompe le Monde]



Can you explain this a bit more? Because I can see that they are outdated, but I really can't figure out why.

The seam where the collar meets the lapels, I like them near parallel to the shoulder line. The droopy obtuse angle is an eyesore

 

[ALFAMALE]



No, not too wide. But the bowing of the lapel and maybe the notch angles makes it look slightly dated.

I agree. I don't think the lapels are to wide, the button stance looks fine to me. The extremely obtuse lapel notches contribute to the jackets dated look.

 

[Pliny]



is the lapel too wide?
Thanks

fashion v style. combination of lapel width, deep gorge, big notches and broad structured shoulders dates this, but it's still a great retro jacket IMO

 

[Reevolving]

Like I said, it's a great $25 Ebay find.

 

[Tring]

Yes, I bought it for $25 on Ebay. You are right.

 

[Master-Classter]

the problem with these sort of pieces is invariably the buyer uses them as 'serious' wear and then they just look old and outdated. If it's work with otherwise modern and stylish items or in an ironic way (hipster) then it's ok.The other alternative is if you're a total trad guy and wearing this almost as a costume of sorts to play that part.

 

[Risk_Reward]



the problem with these sort of pieces is invariably the buyer uses them as 'serious' wear and then they just look old and outdated. If it's work with otherwise modern and stylish items or in an ironic way (hipster) then it's ok.The other alternative is if you're a total trad guy and wearing this almost as a costume of sorts to play that part.

How about wearing this to a GOP convention, say state level.