shawl collar
nounDefinition of shawl collar
: a turned-over collar of a garment that combines with lapels forming an unbroken curving line
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Sporting a tank top and L'Agence paper bag trousers, the actress wrapped up in a robelike coat from Babaton by Aritzia with a soft shawl collar and a tie belt at the waist. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Angelina Jolie Looked Chic as Ever in All Black at Disneyland with Her Kids," 26 Aug. 2019 Williamson wore a tropical suit of ivory, or maybe celestial cream; his jacket had a dinner-jacket shawl collar, while the collar of his discreetly pleated tuxedo shirt was open to his brown neck. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "The Evolution of N.B.A.-Draft Fashion," 26 June 2019 Her painterly floral frock coat took cues from classic menswear including a contrast, satin shawl collar—a nice partner for her classic LBD. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh Are Couple Style Goals at Chanel," 2 Oct. 2018 Another stand out from the Spring Collection is the Cape – made from Japanese Bonded Sateen, and also comes in a shawl collar coat – both work beautifully over a jean and a crisp white shirt. — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "AYR Finds the Perfect Middle," 21 Nov. 2014 Or in Harlem Nights, an all-white formal blazer with a shawl collar. — Jamie Lisanti, SI.com, "Fashionable 50," 10 July 2018 Later that evening, Bardem joined Cruz (who wore vintage Chanel) for the film’s red carpet premiere and opening night gala in a bespoke shawl collar tuxedo. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Javier Bardem Breaks Down His Elegant Ermenegildo Zegna Wardrobe for Cannes 2018," 14 May 2018 New items include a shawl collar cardigan as an alternative to a blazer. — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dressing for work no longer means 'dressing up' for work," 4 May 2018 Instead, opt for subtler, functional details like patch pockets, shawl collars, or real horn buttons. — Andrew D. Luecke, Esquire, "How to Wear a Blanket Coat Without Looking Dumb (and Dumber)," 12 Nov. 2014These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shawl collar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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