- published: 29 Jan 2012
- views: 24677
Jacket lapels are the folded flaps of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat, and are most commonly found on formal clothing and suit jackets. Usually they are formed by folding over the front edges of the jacket or coat and sewing them to the collar, an extra piece of fabric around the back of the neck, as shown in the image.
There are three basic forms of lapels: notched, peaked and shawl. Notched lapels, the most common, are usually seen on business suits. Peaked lapels are more formal, and nearly always used on double breasted jackets or coats. Shawl lapels are usually carried by dinner jackets.
The notched lapel (American English), step lapel or step collar (British English) is sewn to the collar at an angle, creating a step effect. This is the standard on single breasted suits, and is used on nearly all suit jackets, blazers, and sports jackets. The size of the notch can vary, and a small notch is called fishmouth.
The peaked lapel (American English), double breasted style lapel or pointed lapel (British English), is the most formal, featuring on double-breasted jackets, and is now always worn with all formal coats such as a tailcoat or morning coat, and also commonly with a dinner jacket (both single and double breasted). In the late 1920s and 1930s, the single breasted peaked lapel jacket was considered a very stylish design. The feature was carried into day clothing by the increasing popularity of the peaked dinner jacket. This has gone in and out of vogue periodically, made popular once again during the 1970s by designers such as Armani, and is currently a trending style in the 2010s. The ability to properly cut peak lapels on a single-breasted suit is one of the most challenging tailoring tasks, even for very experienced tailors.
Men's Jacket Lapel Types - Peak Lapels - Notch Lapels - Shawl Lapel - Suit & Sport Jacket Lapels
How to shape the front jacket lapel 2013 11 10 18 56 45
Men's Jacket Lapel Pins - Thoughts On Wearing a Lapel Pin - Men's Style Advice - Fashion Tips
How to sew the lapel facing to the jacket - Marfy pattern 3022
Single Breasted Jacket & Peak Lapels - Men's Suit Jacket Lapel Style - Fashion Video Tips
#1500 Notched Lapel Jacket / December POM!
Spring 2016 Alternative Styling + Lapel Elbow Patch Jacket
Fabric Pin for Jacket Lapel
How To Wear A Lapel Flower Pin On Your Suit
Everything You Need to Know About Lapel Pins || GL
Lesson 11b - Shawl collar and lapels
208-1 Peggy Sagers demonstrates jacket construction on It's Sew Easy
How To Wear a Lapel Flower
Understanding how to draw a Jacket Lapel