Short answer
The three main suit collar types are notch (versatile), peak (formal, adds height) and shawl (evening, smooth curve). Choose based on occasion, face shape and personal style.
Notch lapel
The small notch where the collar meets the lapel. Works for everything from office to dinner. If you only own one suit, make it a notch lapel.
Peak lapel
The lapel points upward toward the shoulder. More formal, adds visual height and authority. Choose for business formal and evening wear.
Shawl collar
A smooth, rounded curve with no notch or point. Black tie, dinner jackets and formal occasions.
Questions people actually ask
Which collar type is most versatile?+
Notch lapel. If you’re buying your first made-to-measure suit, start with notch.
Does the collar type affect my face shape?+
Peak lapels draw the eye upward. Shawl collars soften angular features. Notch is neutral.
Can I change the collar on a made-to-measure suit?+
Yes — at Bonturberg the collar type is one of your personalisation choices at the fitting.