A classic turtleneck lends an elegant and sophisticated vibe to a woman’s style. Yet, many consider the piece of garment as dull, drab and often times matronly. Personally I feel that a turtleneck is the most versatile winter staple and can be worn in several ways to create different and interesting looks. Here are some fresh and trendy ways to incorporate the garment into your winter wardrobe without being reminded of the grim high school teacher.
Turtleneck with menswear-inspired pants
A quintessential professional look involves pairing dress pants with a turtleneck top/sweater. This winter, give a stylish twist to the look by putting aside the black pants hanging in the closet and incorporating a menswear-inspired pant instead. The casual vibe of a turtleneck complements the structured piece and keeps it polished. Too simple? Add a suede leopard bootie for a sexy and edgy touch.
Turtleneck with an animal-print skirt
An animal-printed skirt paired with a stylish figure-hugging turtleneck sweater is sexy yet graceful. It tones down the raw appeal of such prints and highlights your elegant side. An on-trend look can be achieved by wearing a black turtleneck with a snakeskin pencil skirt or with a leopard-printed maxi skirt. Hard to pull off in harsh winter months? A pair of thick tights comes to your rescue. It not only keeps you warm and toasty, but is a fun way to play with patterns, textures and colors.
Turtleneck sweater dress with opaque tights
A turtleneck sweater dress easily updates your look for the winter. The traditional silhouette creates the illusion of a long and lean body and is a perfect accompaniment for opaque tights and tall boots. Use a slim belt to cinch the waist for structure. While the look works great in a professional setting, it is fairly simple to update it to a festive attire. Women longing for a nonchalant and fun attire, replace the opaque with lace tights and the slim belt with a wide buckle belt.
Layer it with sweaters
Have you tried layering a slim turtleneck under your favorite sweater? If not, then go for it. Play with colors to get the look desired. While a vibrant orange paired with yellow is bold and saucy, a subdued white and yellow is simple and classy. The added layer keeps you warm, and the color is just the perfect icing on the cake! Be creative, work with your personality and the possibilities are endless.
Embellish your turtlenecks
A solid turtleneck is the perfect attire for bold embellishments. Step out of your comfort zone and accessorize. Think long, layered, beaded and chunky necklaces. A classy example is pairing this Worthington red beaded fashion jewelry over a black/white/yellow turtleneck. The plain background doesn’t demand attention and allows all eyes to focus on your accessories.
Need more? Tie your hair into a high, relaxed and tousled ponytail. Wear statement earrings with your favorite turtleneck look. It’s sexy, flirtatious and adds drama and fun to the ensemble.
As you notice, turtlenecks can be glamorous, stylish and versatile. Simply work it with your mood and you have a chic ensemble in no time!
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