Notched collar

Notched collar shows a visible V notch at the gorge where lapel rolls from collar.

Shawl collar has no notch. Spread collar is shirt terminology.

Lapel articles define the notched lapel as the default single-breasted suit collar.[1] Paul Smith suit photography documents the notch cut into wool suiting.[2] Commons lapel diagrams label notched, peaked, and shawl types for comparison.[3]

Savile Row codified notch width and gorge height through the twentieth century.[1] Notched collar differs from mandarin shirt stands and sailor square flaps.[2] Plain suiting interlinings hold the notch shape.[3]

Today notched collar appears on business suits, blazers, and uniform jackets in wool and blends.[1][2] Match notch width to shoulder breadth.[3] When a jacket collar has a V at the lapel join—notched collar applies.[2]

Business suits, blazers, office tailoring, and service dress jackets.[1]

Notched collar width should balance shoulders—narrow for slim builds.[2] Standard notch on navy suit reads corporate.[1]

Shawl has continuous roll. Lapel collar is the broader family. Revere names coat folds.[1]

Notched collar reads corporate, tailored, and conventional. Narrow notch blazer reads Italian suiting.

Notched collar vs shawl collar? Notch has a V cut; shawl is continuous.[1]

Notched collar on shirts? Shirts use spread or point collars; notch is jacket tailoring.[2]

Notched collar vs lapel? The notch is where lapel meets collar on jackets.[1]