Shawl collar

Shawl collar shows smooth continuous curve without a V notch.

Notched collar has a gorge notch. Revere names open shirt folds.

Lapel articles define shawl lapel as continuous roll without notch.[1] 1898 dinner jacket detail photography shows shawl collar curve on formal wear.[2] Wool and velvet hold shawl collar roll on smoking jackets.[3]

Black-tie dinner jackets often use shawl collar in silk facings.[1] Shawl differs from mandarin short stand.[2] Cardigans quote shawl collar in knit.[3]

Today shawl collar appears on smoking jackets, bathrobes, cardigans, and dinner jackets in wool, velvet, and knit.[1][2] Velvet shawl smoking jacket reads classic lounge.[3] When collar rolls continuously without notch—shawl collar applies.[2]

Black-tie dinner jackets, smoking jackets, bathrobes, cardigans, and lounge coats.[1]

Shawl collar on dinner jacket reads black tie alternative to notch.[1] Knit shawl cardigan reads cozy lounge.[3]

Notched has V cut. Revere is open shirt fold. Roll is knit fold.[1]

Shawl collar reads lounge, formal, and continuous. Velvet shawl smoking jacket reads classic gentleman's lounge.

Shawl collar vs notched? Shawl has no notch; notched has V.[1]

Shawl collar vs shawl lapel? Same continuous roll terminology.[1]

Shawl collar on cardigans? Yes—knit shawl collar cardigans.[3]