proper location for lapel notch??

[kennydrama]

what is the proper location for the notch of a lapel on a skinny/slim suit (one with a 3 inch lapel)

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Wherever you want it to be. Some extremes go in and out of fashion, for example a very low gorge tends to look dated at the moment.

 

[Montrachet]

Keep it on the shoulders. No lower than the bottom of the shirt collar.

 

[Blackhood]

Would have to agree that anything above the collar looks good. Worth noting that if it slants upwards then it gives you a slimmer look. If you a skinny guy then downwards makes you look a little broader.

 

[mmkn]

What is the purpose of the notch? A folded down collar?

- M

 

[BrianVarick]

I would say right about where the tie knot is.

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by mmkn

What is the purpose of the notch?

- M
It facilitates the closure of the lapel in inclement weather.

 

[mmkn]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

It facilitates the closure of the lapel in inclement weather.

Ahh, yes. From function comes the answer for form.

- M

 

[bowtielover]

Just below the shoulder along teh upper chest.

 

[bigbris1]

I like the lapel just about sitting on the shoulders. One of the things I look for.

 

[DocHolliday]

I think it's possible for notches to be too high, especially when combined with a high buttoning point. Can make the coat look like it's being pulled down the wearer's back.

I like my notches about at my collarbone. Skinny lapels can have notches that are a little higher than wide ones. Wide lapels with super high notches just look silly to me.

The trend, though, is for super high gorges. I think this will look as dated as the super low gorge, eventually.

 

[itsstillmatt]

I prefer the notch to be between the collar and the lapel.

 

[DocHolliday]

If the current trend continues, there won't be any collar left. All shawl, all the time.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I prefer the notch to be between the collar and the lapel.

Ahh...another regionalism.


- B

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

If the current trend continues, there won't be any collar left.

Shawl FTW?


- B