Question. Is there a standard width for narrow lapels (I imagine there is) and if so, what is it?
For example’s sake, three of my favorite Savile Row suits...
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Question. Is there a standard width for narrow lapels (I imagine there is) and if so, what is it?
For example’s sake, three of my favorite Savile Row suits...
Thank you, Rory!
I would image that was the stylists idea. Lapel width should be calculated from the front chest width. For instance the front chest is 7”, half of that is 3 1/2” my usual lapel width. When you take off the seam at the armhole the lapel is wider than half the chest width, at that point. Soooo If you wanted to go for a narrow lapel I would say half the front chest width less 3/4”-1”