How to make tailored jacket lapels look fluffy and three-dimensional?

How to care for jacket lapels (1)

To give a three-dimensional look to jacket lapels, it is effective to apply steam using a clothes steamer. The steam is applied to the lapel return area.

How to care for jacket lapels (2)

Pinch the edge of the lapel with one hand and apply steam to the back side of the lapel while raising it up. The trick is to apply steam to the back of the lapel while imagining a “line” in the area indicated in (1), rather than to the entire lapel.

How to care for jacket lapels (3)

If the force used to pinch and pull the lapel is too strong at this point, the fabric will be stretched too much and it will be difficult to create a fluffy texture, so it is important to pull with just the right amount of force to let it sag slightly!

How to care for jacket lapels (4)

When applying steam, move the clothes steamer as if sliding it vertically.