Glossary · Jacket
Notch lapel
The ordinary lapel, with a right-angled step cut where the collar meets it. Less formal than a peak; standard on single-breasted suits and sport coats, and a compromise on a dinner jacket.
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Glossary · Jacket
The ordinary lapel, with a right-angled step cut where the collar meets it. Less formal than a peak; standard on single-breasted suits and sport coats, and a compromise on a dinner jacket.