Peak lapel to notch lapel conversion

[The Great Wazu]

I have this beautiful Zegna blazer, but it has peak lapels -- and I'm just no the biggest fan. I can see that, if it had notch lapels, it would much more to my liking.

Is this a possible alteration? Or am I asking the impossible?

 

[mack11211]

Is a hole in the lapel for a boutonniere?

If so, it may be harder.

 

[a tailor]

the buttonholes angle will not be right.
but it can be done. if the buttonhole will not bother you.

 

[The Great Wazu]

Originally Posted by mack11211

Is a hole in the lapel for a boutonniere?


I assume this would be the button hole on the upper right lapel? Indeed, my blazer does have one.

Please pardon my ignorance, but I am but a novice in the fashion world of tailoring -- is there a true function for this button-hole or is it just for style points?

Thank you, both, for the insight. Any advice on a reputable tailor in NYC that would come recommended for such a job (or atleast willing to discuss the possibility of doing it?).

Much appreciated.

 

[imageWIS]

What kind of jacket is it? SB? DB? How many buttons?

Jon.

 

[The Great Wazu]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

What kind of jacket is it? SB? DB? How many buttons?

Jon.

SB, two-button, and the lapels are not overly wide (I can literally visualize a cut being sliced off and seeing regular-sized notches).

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by The Great Wazu

I assume this would be the button hole on the upper right lapel? Indeed, my blazer does have one.

Please pardon my ignorance, but I am but a novice in the fashion world of tailoring -- is there a true function for this button-hole or is it just for style points?

Thank you, both, for the insight. Any advice on a reputable tailor in NYC that would come recommended for such a job (or atleast willing to discuss the possibility of doing it?).

Much appreciated.

Its main purpose is the flower; or if you wear a pocket watch in the breast pocket where the chain is fixed in the hole.

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by The Great Wazu

SB, two-button, and the lapels are not overly wide (I can literally visualize a cut being sliced off and seeing regular-sized notches).

I don't like 2 button SB peak lapel jackets, but IMHO I wouldn't chance the lapel, it's not worth it.

Jon.

 

[lakewolf]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Its main purpose is the flower; or if you wear a pocket watch in the breast pocket where the chain is fixed in the hole.

Actually their initial function was to be able to close the jacket at the collar level using a little button behind the right lapel.

Many of my winter jackets have this button and I do close it when it is cold, so I don't need an scarf to keep my neck warm.

In modern times this have become just a decorative buttonhole, used for a butonniere as LK says

 

[The Great Wazu]

I hate to beat this to death, but tailors, anyone?

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by The Great Wazu

I hate to beat this to death, but tailors, anyone?

I think your question has been answered.

It can be done. But the buttonhole cannot be changed. It should run parallel to the upper edge of the lapel. The jacket is now peak, so the buttonhole angles up. If you change to notch, the buttonhole will still angle up, while the lapel edge will angle down. If it were my coat, I would not do it.

 

[The Great Wazu]

Originally Posted by Manton

I think your question has been answered.

It can be done. But the buttonhole cannot be changed. It should run parallel to the upper edge of the lapel. The jacket is now peak, so the buttonhole angles up. If you change to notch, the buttonhole will still angle up, while the lapel edge will angle down. If it were my coat, I would not do it.

Gotcha. I understand the process, but perhaps I should have been clearer -- I was wondering if anyone knew a good tailor in the NYC area I could discuss the idea with.

Thanks

 

[alethadale]

Hi:
Living in NYC or near the city as you do. Depending on the jacket material reweaving the button hole is a nice option. I did this on a double breasted blue blazer and one can not see that the work was done, not inexpense though.
Dale R. Beitler certainly senior member by age