Lapels are the folded flaps of cloth on the front of a blazer, suit jackets or coat. 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.

Types

notched lapels

peaked lapels

shawl lapels

plaid lapels (any shape)

See Also

• colored lapels
• boutonniere
• corsage
• lapel chain
• lapel pin
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