shawl collar

noun

: a turned-over collar of a garment that combines with lapels forming an unbroken curving line

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Examples of shawl collar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawrence worked the skater staple into her eclectic wardrobe, layering a puffy camel coat with a shawl collar over an ecru sweater and long white button-up with light-wash jeans. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Mansour said the shawl collar of the jacket, made with her signature fabric layering technique, was inspired by the bisht, a traditional robe worn by men for weddings and formal events. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

The dramatic hairstyle topped off a black Kilian Kerner gown draped in an oversized, textured coat with exaggerated balloon sleeves and an equally puffy shawl collar. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

The shawl collar gives extra warmth and padding, and otherwise creates a dignified look—like a smoking jacket without the stink. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shawl collar

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• haller
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