What does a Tailoress do?

Tailors are responsible for constructing, altering, repairing, or modifying garments for customers based on their specifications, needs, and preferences. They take customers’ measurements, assist in fabric selection, and arrange fittings to determine whether additional adjustments are needed.

What is Neapolitan tailoring?

Neapolitan tailoring flows with your natural lines for a slimming effect. It features a shorter back with ample waist suppression and lacks shoulder padding so that you look sleek and trim. – “A barachetta” breast pocket and two “a pignata” hand pockets. – Functional, overlapping buttons at the cuffs.

How do you dress like a Neapolitan?

5 Essentials of Neapolitan Style

1. Neapolitan Jacket, either in brown or blue.
2. Striped Shirt, of which there are several possibilities.
3. Madder silk tie, in beige, burgundy, dark green, or blue.
4. Pleated trouser, in any fabric.
5. Loafer/tassel loafer in suede or leather.

What is a suit collar roll?

It’s called a collar roll and it’s directly related to your shoulder slope (or lack thereof). If this is happening to you, you probably have square shoulders (the opposite of sloping) and are wearing jackets that are cut for sloped shoulders (the average off-the-rack jacket is cut for men with average slopes).

What is notched lapel?

The Notched Lapel As you may know, a “notch” is a V-shaped indentation, and this style lapel is called “notched” because you can see a sideways “V” shape (like “>” and “<“) where the lapel meets the jacket collar. The notched lapel is by far the most common lapel found on suits. This lapel is traditional and classic.

What is a lapel roll?

Lapel Roll: The fall and curl of the lapel downwards from the break (fold) of the collar to the designated button. The term ‘roll’ applies to a softer lapel finish.

Are tailors and seamstresses the same thing?

According to “Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary,” a seamstress is a “woman whose occupation is sewing,” (a male is referred to as a seamster). A tailor is “a person whose occupation is making or altering outer garments.” Seamstresses/seamsters usually work with the fabrics, seams and hemlines.

What is Neapolitan cut?

Neapolitan style from Spier & Mackay The Neapolitan cut has become the signature piece from Spier & Mackay. These jackets feature wider lapels that have a concavity to them, sometimes referred to as negative belly. Continuing the curve of the lapels down through the open quarters presents an unbroken line.

What is a Neapolitan cut suit?

The Neapolitan cut has become the signature piece from Spier & Mackay. These jackets feature wider lapels that have a concavity to them, sometimes referred to as negative belly. Continuing the curve of the lapels down through the open quarters presents an unbroken line.