Variations: The American Drape Suit Versus The British Drape Suit
The main difference between American and British version of the drape suit was in the treatment of the sleeve-head at the shoulderline. The American version had a “smooth roll of sleeve fabric where it was stitched into the armscye” whereas the English version had “tiny puckers from stitch tucks”. In addition, the American drape suit has a very tapered in waist that helps to exaggerate the bulk in the chest and shoulders, and causes the skirt line to appear flared (Gentleman’s Gazette, par. 5). In comparison, the English version has a less tapered in waist with a straight skirt line.
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