The Sartorial Journal
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Peak Lapel, Notch Lapel, or Shawl Collar?
A short field guide to the three lapels every gentleman should understand.
Notch lapel
The everyday standard. Versatile, understated, and correct for business and most daytime occasions.
Peak lapel
More formal and assertive. Elegant on single and double-breasted jackets, and the classic choice for a tuxedo.
Shawl collar
Reserved for evening and black tie. Soft, rounded, and quietly luxurious on a dinner jacket.
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