Comments on: Coat Balance is Critical

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:22:13 +0000

It’s tough to give a straight answer to that question, but generally I would say that the gorge should visually anchor the lapel in a way that makes it look balanced on your body, and not like it is pulling up to your shoulder or down to the button. The width, belly, length, and shape all contribute to this as well, which is why it’s not such an easy thing to answer abstractly.

By: alexh

alexh — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:49:31 +0000

that would be gorge;)

By: alexh

alexh — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:48:34 +0000

Nice post Stephen. Wish I had this before my first suit commission a few years ago. The tailor who made my suit did a nice job overall, especially for the money, but he placed the button stance about an inch too high and it had the effect of making my lower front quarters look very long relative to my upper half. An experienced eye can see it right of the bat. What should one look for on George and Lapel balance?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:31:58 +0000

I see! That does the trick just right.

By: Everett

Everett — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 03:21:48 +0000

This Flacca fellow may have gotten his coat right, but that beard leaves him looking like a bobblehead doll. Any chance of getting a post on balance in dress with regard to one’s own melon-sized head? I myself have difficulty dressing my disproportionately puny body.