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making lapels narrower

Ivan Kipling

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I believe it's possible, but personally, I wouldn't bother. I'd rather wear what I bought, in its original form: 'in' or 'out,' of fashion.
 

Manton

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It's not so hard to do. You have to worry a bit about the placement of the lapel buttonhole, however. You don't want it to end up too close to the edge after the alteration.
 

Edward Appleby

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That's a major change, aesthetically, so it might throw off the balance of a lot of other things. You're better off getting a different jacket.
 

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