Lapels are one of the most important element of men formal attire, it also needs critical attention but most of the guys failed to give proper attention and don’t really knows that which kind of lapels will compliment their looks best. If you don’t know what is a Lapel then keep reading as we are going to discuss each lapel types very briefly.

Traditionally there are three tuxedo lapel styles including Shawl Peak or Notch Lapel and choosing one between these three depends on your looks and personal taste. In this guide we’ll go over all these types of lapels and discuss of the one can give you better looks.

Shawl Lapel Tuxedo

As the name suggest the shawl-collar tuxedo features the lapels style collar also refer as roll and dinner collar. Shawl lapel was first introduced in Victoria smoking jacket. It is usually consider more formal option as compare with peak lapel or notch lapel.  The shape of shawl lapel is completely rounded without any points and notches, it start from your collar and go smoothly till the button of your jacket through covering the complete are and making classic V shape.

Occasion

The Shawl collar tuxedo is usually worn in formal events including Prom, wedding, cruise and in Black tie events.  Shawl lapel adds a good interest in your personality and change your look from an average dressed guy to  a dapper secret agent.  Shawl lapels are highly recommendable for a dinner suit only. if you are thinking to treat yourself a formal suit (not tuxedo) then shawl collar style should be avoid. Many people usually gets confuse that which suit lapel give them a best look, unfortunately, there isn’t any way to pick one out of all types of lapels, it highly depends on you. Whichever lapel suits you, go with it! But if you want to go with classic and traditional look then shawl collar tuxedo is the perfect choice.

Best For

If you have a slim body and bit longer than average height than shawl lapel tuxedo or suit will compliment your looks without a doubt. But if you have rounded face or body and over 38 waist size than preferring a shawl collar is not a good option because it will not be able to give you the looks for which you are looking for.

The Peak Lapel Collar

Peaked lapel tuxedo are also very famous in formal parties and events like Black tie.  A peak lapel is the only type that is common in both suits and tuxedo. There are different theories that who invented tuxedo, but one thing is sure that this formal piece is originated with classic peak lapels. If you are one of those guys who often gets confuse when it comes to peak vs notch lapel dinner suits, and don’t know which one will suit you better then here are few quick tips. Notch lapels suits all body types, but if you have short height then it peaked lapels might work best for you. Except tuxedo, the peak lapels are also common in tailcoat, and both single and double breasted suits since its origin back in 1920.  Peak lapel suits and tuxedos are bit more expensive as it is one of the  most challenging tasks in tailoring the suit, it also needs great experience along with variety of skills to construct.

Occasion

Peaked collar tuxedo are also recommended for formal events like Prom, Black tie, and fancier weddings or business parties. If you are fashion forward guy than and have enough courage to try different things than wearing going with peak lapels isn’t a bad option either. Again if you are still unsure regarding shawl vs peak lapel then try preferring the one look good on you.

Best For

These kind of lapel are highly recommended for the people who have skinny body and short men because the peak lapel collar point up near the shoulder of your jacket and helps by moving eyes upward towards the shoulders, this illusion helps upper body through widening the chest of the short torso  guys. Peaked lapels are still a good option for bad guys than shawl lapel.

Notch Lapel Collar

Notched lapels are less formal than the previous two (peak and shawl collar) we have already discussed, these lapels usually found in modern tuxedo styles that are fairly non-traditional. On the other side notch lapel suits are most common for the individuals who are suppose to wear suits every day at office, it is know as the most common suit lapel. Notched lapel are introduced much later than both shawl and peaked lapels and probably in early 1980’s. Similarly like shawl lapels its start with your collar and close to shoulders of your jacket.

Occasions

Both shawl and peaked lapel are perfect to wear with dinner jackets in events like black tie, although notch collar are modern and quite popular but still it can gives you casual looks that’s why it is not usually allowed to wear in black tie affairs. But you can a feature of notch lapel in your wedding tuxedo, and any fashion forward parties.

Best For

Notched lapel collar can work well in almost all kind of man, if you are slim than you can order to manufacture a thin lapel whereas if you have a large body than wearing a wide notch collar is a good option.

Now after go through over this post you have much more knowledge about the lapel of suit. It is extremely important to remember some crucial points which we have discuss here at the time of purchasing your next formal attire, because it can certainly help you in comparing between peak lapel vs notch lapel vs shawl lapel. You can find all these kinds of dinner suits discussed above on James Bond Suits

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