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| What are the most common lapel styles available with tuxedos? |
| The majority of tuxedos are designed using one of three main lapel styles: Notch, Peak and Shawl. Choosing the lapel style that is right for you is merely a matter of taste! |
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NOTCH LAPEL
A triangular indentation
is cut where the lapel joins
the collar |
PEAK LAPEL
A broad V-shaped lapel that points up and out just below
the collar line |
SHAWL LAPEL
A smooth, rounded-edge
lapel shape |
The Calvin Klein Radnor
is an example of a satin
notch lapel: |
The Lauren Ralph Lauren
Saville features peak lapels
tailored in fine satin: |
A sample of a classic shawl lapel design is found on the
Stephen Geoffrey Cyprus: |
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| In addition, some of our more contemporary and fashion-forward styles will go one step further when it comes to lapel design... hints of a basic lapel are still present in some of these styles, but there's usually a little twist added to the shape and fabric. |
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