Well, folks, turtlenecks are officially back, and I love them. They come in so many different colors and patterns and can be worn in so many different ways! Of course, they're also like regular shirts with the included benefits of scarves, which is super convenient. Somehow, wearing a turtleneck makes any outfit feel a little more put-together, a little more fashion-forward, and altogether cozier.
Here I've put together some of my favorite examples of how people are wearing turtlenecks this season, along with where to find similar ones if you're interested in adding some to your wardrobe.
Disclaimer: I'm aware that some of the shirts pictured here are actually mock-necks, as opposed to turtlenecks. Considering that mock-necks are like turtlenecks' younger siblings, I feel it's all right to include them under the turtleneck umbrella.
Check out H&M's turtlenecks
Of course, you can't go wrong with ribbed fabric. It's soft, stretchy, and usually opaque, which is nice when so much of the light-colored shirts out there are at least somewhat transparent. The colors and patterns pictured here illustrate some of the variety available in turtlenecks, in particular the zigzag striped example, which is a lovely alternative to regular striped shirts (of which I own far too many, and which I have had to tell my friends to stop letting me buy).
Check out Topshop's overalls
Turtlenecks help carry a statement piece you loved for the warm weather through to fall. As I've said before, overalls are the best way to feel both fashionable and tough as all get out, but it can be hard to coordinate them with cool weather outfits. Your solution: the turtleneck. You can even pick one that's a little heavier, in order to stay warm. And, of course, with that scarf feature your neck stays nice and toasty even when winter's on its way.
Check out Free People's velvet boots
Well, it's hard to even point out all the things I love about this outfit. First there's the turtleneck, a great striped example in a little heavier ribbed fabric, layered under a shearling-lined jacket. Fall is the number one season for texture, and this outfit has it all. Besides the ribbed turtleneck and the shearling jacket, there are also 70's-style velvet boots in a purple color that's perfectly unexpected.
Check out Asos's cami dresses
And here, of course, is one of the promised mock-neck examples. The color and fabric-mixing in this outfit is flawless - one of the most creative examples I've yet encountered. This would be a really easy ensemble to put together in thrift stores as well!
Check out this Forever 21 corduroy overall dress
And finally a mixture between the overalls and the cami dress outfit - an overall dress over a turtleneck! The suede heels and leather backpack make great additions, adding interesting materials to the collection.
