TYPES OF LAPEL AND HOW THEY SUIT YOUR STYLE AND BODYBUILD

Hello Xclusives! hope you all had a wonderful day?  as you all know, today is Wednesday and its still mid-week for our corporate dressing readers who wear suit to work and other occasions. So we will be giving some tips and pieces of advice  to put into consideration when buying or sewing  your suit jacket. A lapel is the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar which is folded back on either side of the front opening. This is an important factor to consider before choosing a suit jacket.
It makes up an important part of your suit's anatomy

Types of Lapel.

  1. Shawl
  2. Notch
  3. Peak
Shawl Lapel- It's characteristic feature is the round edge, this type of lapel  is the most common on dinner jackets and tuxedos

     WHERE TO WHERE IT TO:
      Black tie events, Red carpet galas and Weddings.

    BODY TYPES
Suits most body types and  is not recommended if you have an extremely round face

Notch Lapel- The notch is the most common type of lapel on suits, its characteristic feature is the opening where the bottom collar meets the top of the lapel this place is called the "notch" its usually at a 75-90 degree angle. Its often found on single-breasted suit, and sport coats.

     WHERE TO WHERE IT TO
Everyday business (Offices and meetings), Interview.

     BODY TYPE
All body types, slim notch would suit someone with a slim frame.

Peak Lapel (Pointed lapel) - This are traditionally the most formal and are found on most suit jacket.They are originally common in formal wear garments such as tail coat and morning coats .

     WHERE TO WEAR IT TO
Weddings, Dinners and formal events.

     BODY TYPE
For those looking for some added height the point of the peak lapel can create an elongating effect by moving the eyes upwards towards the shoulder this elongating effect has a slimming, so larger gents might want to try this .

So for those who are always confused whenever they want to buy or sew suit jackets, hope we have been able to help you remain dapper.

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  1. Unknown12 September 2017 at 12:40

    Now I know what suit fits for its purpose. Thanks guys

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