You know when know the name of something but you simply cannot remember it? I have that. What is the name of the bit on top of the shoulder on a shirt? It's a little flap of material pinned down by a button. It's quite fashionable and you see it on a lot of casual shirts.
I can't for the life of me remember!
Full Version: What is this part of the shirt called?
Mr Terry's mother got it: epaulette. 
Isn't an epaulette specifically the thing you put on the shoulder strap? like 
not the actual strap itself
not the actual strap itself
How random!
You could've also said collar based on your description 
QUOTE (Stephen @ Jul 2 2008, 09:31 PM) 
Isn't an epaulette specifically the thing you put on the shoulder strap? like not the actual strap itself
not the actual strap itselfNah I'm pretty sure it can be the flappy bit too on casual shirts!
My shirts don't have flappy bits. 
epaulet it is...
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: something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: as a: an ornamental fringed shoulder pad formerly worn as part of a military uniform b: an ornamental strip or loop sewn across the shoulder of a dress or coat
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