Myth: turtlenecks are frumpy, lack shape and are often seen on your grandmother. Truth: the once out-dated dorky look is being immortalized on the runway and making a huge comeback this fall and holiday season. Designers from Gucci to Rachel Comey are bringing back turtlenecks - making them a stylish, must-have item in your wardrobe this season.
Whether chunky and oversized or thin and sleek, turtlenecks are a great staple for your wardrobe. The ultimate classic, a black turtleneck (worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s), brings your face into focus. Jazz it up by pairing it with a bold tribal necklace, a bright colored skirt or slap on some rouge to your lips and you’re ready to hit the streets.
Try layering your turtleneck with some of your fave print dresses or cardigans and vests and top it off with your winter woolies: tights, scarf and/or hat. Belt your bigger turtlenecks and pair them with skinny cigarette jeans and a high cut riding boot or masculine ankle booties.
Check out some of the best turtleneck looks pulled together below, from Christian Lacroix, GiambattistaValli, Pucci, VPL, Isaac Mizrahi, Blumarine, Shipley & Halmos and Y and Kei.
So, nix those images of your mother trying to dress you in an itchy turtleneck for your first day of school. Today, it’s time to embrace this epic comeback, as turtlenecks will add a sleek, sexy and sophisticated look to your wardrobe you won’t want to miss out on this Fall.
