I think the draping has to open on the shoulder otherwise it would be very awkward to take the coat off, as it was anchored near the back of the waistline so that it didn't float around al over the place. I think it's very clever the way it's done so discretely.
--Previous Message-- : : Beautiful shots of the brooch. It has : become my favourite. : : Red white and blue posy. : : But I was disappointed to learn the shoulder : seams included the draping! : : :