How to Get Your Money’s Worth With a Turtleneck

One thing I like is making a basic outfit unique in some way.  That’s how you show your true self:  by adding a touch that’s uniquely you.  So as I provide possibilities for you to create new outfits from basic wardrobe pieces, it’s up to you to choose what you love best.  Today’s basic is a turtleneck.  Following are the style elements of it, how to accessorize it, different ways to wear it in general and outfit combinations.  There’s plenty of food for thought…and creativity…with just this one simple item!  So take a look at what I have come up with.  My hope is that my ideas will help you to find more ways to use your turtlenecks than you ever did before.  And the more times you wear and enjoy them, the less your cost per wear.

Turtlenecks are a Winter staple because they are so warm, of course! They add coverage too, so age doesn’t matter.  Now, let’s get started!

How to Style a Turtleneck

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Let your turtleneck be the only knit piece in your outfit. Then add light layers underneath, like peekaboo shirttails, a tissue-thin tee or a flowing silk dress. On the bottom, team your big knit t-neck with trim bottoms. Think skinnies, dark slacks and a low kitten heel or loafer.

For classic style, match a turtleneck to your blazer.

Style Elements

A turtleneck is a layering piece that can go under just about anything.

Wear turtlenecks like you would statement necklaces. A bright turtleneck will bring a dose of color to a neutral outfit.

How to Accessorize

You can make your outfit more interesting with accessories like necklaces, bracelets, earrings, scarves and belts.  Go for layered necklaces, multiple bangles and/or a colorful scarf.

Examples:

1. Add long bead necklaces or coin necklaces to a turtleneck tunic + leggings.
2. Add a long, metallic necklace over a t-neck for work.
3. Accessorize with a gypsy statement necklace + a couple of bangles and/or cuffs + silver and/or gold stacking rings.
4. Add a chunky chain necklace to a chunky t-neck.
5. Add a big statement necklace.

   

6. Wear your favorite necklace, such as:  long pendant necklaces, colorful beaded necklaces, pearls, layered necklaces.
7. If you want to draw attention to your hands and lower body, add an interesting bracelet, such as:  pearls, chains, crystals, bangles and beaded bracelets.
8. Wear a gorgeous silk scarf:  let it hang loose with ends in front.
9. Put your hair up and show off a pair of beautiful earrings, such as:  large pearl or diamond/cubic zirconia stud earrings, fashion hoop earrings, long chandelier or drop earrings.
10. Wear a necklace & earrings set.
11. A delicate gold pendant or three is just fine.

Ways to Wear It

Wear It Over…

• A short-sleeve turtleneck over a matching or toned long-sleeve top. Add your choice of bottoms, such as jeans.

• A sleeveless turtleneck over a top with sleeves.

• A chunky turtleneck over a thin one is extra warm!

• Layer a turtleneck poncho over a thermal top.

Wear It Under…

• A turtleneck under a poncho, cape, ruana or kimono.
• Wear a thin t-neck under a t-shirt.
• Layer a turtleneck under a slip dress or sleeveless dress. This is especially good if they are the same color. But a t-neck winterizes a dark floral dress, too. Warm it up even more with the addition of a leather jacket & moto boots.

• A turtleneck under a crewneck top,
• Under a vest,
• Under a sweater.

• A turtleneck under a jacket,
• Under a cardigan.

• Wear a turtleneck under a duster.
• Wear a t-neck under a short-sleeve or long-sleeve tee. If long-sleeved, shoot the cuffs.
• A beautiful long-sleeve turtleneck under a crop-sleeve shirt.

• A turtleneck under a faux leather jacket.
• A t-neck under a skirt suit, a pant suit or even a shorts suit.

Other Ways to Wear It

• A turtleneck as part of a monochromatic look, in all black or any other color.
• A t-neck under or over a shirt.

  

• Wear a turtleneck with silk pants.
• Pair a t-neck with a skirt of any length.

Outfit Combinations

Wear It With a Jacket or Blazer

1. A turtleneck + a plaid blazer + blue jeans.  Add an edgy necklace and rings + a brooch.  You may also like to add a belt.
2. A t-neck + blue jeans + a moto jacket (of any material.)  Add heeled booties.
3. Wear a turtleneck with a faux suede skirt & a jean jacket.  Add tall boots.
4. Top a t-neck & maxi skirt with a jean jacket. Add heeled booties + a long pendant.
5. A turtleneck + a bomber jacket + pants.
6. A red or brown faux suede blazer + an ivory t-neck + blue jeans.

   

7. Wear a turtleneck under a casual jacket (bomber, jean jacket, etc.) with distressed jeans. Add sneakers + a chain-handled bag + sunglasses if sunny.
8. A black jacket or blazer + a purple t-neck + blue jeans.  Add silver chain necklaces + a skinny belt + a black ring.
9. A beige tweed jacket + a winter white turtleneck + blue jeans.  You may like to add:  hoop earrings, gold bangles, a beige cap.
10. Wear a tweed blazer + a t-neck + jeans.
11. A turtleneck + straight-leg pants + a silk jacket.
12. A t-neck + a jacket + a maxi skirt.  Add boots + some long necklaces.

Wear It With a Cardigan or Duster

1. A turtleneck + an embellished cardigan + jeans.
2. A t-neck + a duster cardigan + jeans.
3. Pair a turtleneck with any jeans.  Top with a cozy, tie-front cardigan and pull on a pretty hat with a handmade feel.  You might also add earrings.
4. A winter white turtleneck + black jeans + a gray cardigan.
5. A hoodie cardigan + a t-neck + blue jeans.
6. Wear a winter white turtleneck + a black cardigan + gray trousers.

   

7. A turtleneck sweater + a cardigan in a complementary/opposite color + blue jeans.
8. Top a t-neck & skirt with a cardigan. You might like to add a narrow belt + bangles over a sleeve.
9. A turtleneck under or over a matching-color tunic + a tonal cardigan + a short skirt.  You might also like to add a matching scarf + woolly tights + boots.
10. A red or gray cardigan + winter white t-neck over black pants.  You might like to sling a black belt over.  Add black boots + wide gold hoop earrings.
11. Wear a gray cardigan + ivory turtleneck + black pants…or use your favorite neutral color combination.
12. A black boyfriend cardigan + a winter white t-neck + black pants.

Wear It With a Vest

1. Wear an ivory turtleneck under a leopard-print faux fur vest with black jeans. Add long gold earrings.
2. A t-neck + jeans + a faux fur vest.  Add earrings and/or bangles.
3. A faux suede vest or a fur-lined vest + a turtleneck over jeans or corduroys.
4. Wear a t-neck with blue jeans & a brown faux suede vest.  Add brown boots.
5. An ivory turtleneck + beige pants + a brown vest.
6. Top a white t-neck & straight-cut pants with an ivory fleece vest. Add loafers or slippers.

Wear It With Faux Leather

All references to leather or suede in this post recommend faux or vegan materials in order to be kind to animals.

1. A turtleneck sweater + a faux leather skirt.
2. A black faux leather blazer + a black or bright-color t-neck + black skinnies inside tall black boots.
3. Wear a black leather blazer over a charcoal turtleneck & red pants.
4. A tunic-length t-neck + leather or coated denim skinnies.

   

5. A turtleneck + faux leather pants or skirt + a plaid shirt as jacket.
6. Wear a t-neck  under a black leather jacket with tweed pants.
7. Button a suede shirt over a turtleneck & jeans.

Wear It With Velvet Pieces

1. Pair a turtleneck with velvet pants.
2. A velvet (or any kind of) kimono + turtleneck + jeans.  Add a long pendant + hoop earrings.
3. A velvet jacket + a t-neck + jeans.
4. A velvet skirt + a turtleneck in a matching color.

Accessorizing

1. Wear a scarf over a turtleneck & skirt or pants.
2. A t-neck + a printed scarf with a color that matches the turtleneck + blue jeans.  Twist scarf around neck loosely and let ends hang down in front.  Add earrings.
3. A winter white turtleneck + blue jeans + a pretty-color pashmina shawl.  You might like to just throw one end of the shawl around the front over your shoulder.  Add earrings.

   

4. Add a multi-strand necklace or a dramatic necklace and cuff to a turtleneck & maxi skirt. Then add tights & heels.
5. Wear a t-neck over blue jeans.  Add a long strand of pearls or beads.
6. With a turtleneck & blue jeans, layer a string of beads with a long pendant.
7. Pile on big gold necklaces or large gemstone earrings with black pants + a turtleneck.  Hair and makeup should have a regal sophistication (i.e., hair smooth and parted in the middle, kohl-rimmed eyes, etc.)

More Outfit Combinations

Outfits With a Skirt

1. A turtleneck + a floral skirt. You might like to add a belt and/or opaque stockings.
2. Tuck a t-neck inside an a-line skirt & add pointy-toe flats.
3. Wear a turtleneck over a corduroy maxi skirt. Sling a belt over. Add booties.
4. A t-neck sweater over a floor-length skirt. Add earrings & boots.
5. Pair a turtleneck with a sarong skirt in the same color.

   

6. Wear a turtleneck with an evening skirt & flat-heeled boots. Dress it down even more by adding a jean jacket.
7. Pair a t-neck + a gray flannel skirt. Add woolly tights.
8. A classic turtleneck + distressed jeans, a pencil skirt or a tulip skirt.

Outfits With Pants

1. Pair a turtleneck with houndstooth trousers.
2. Pair a black, white or colored turtleneck with black pants. Add a long pendant.
3. For a classic neutral outfit, pair a brown or ivory turtleneck with gray pants.
4. A t-neck + corduroy pants.

Wear With a Dress

1. A turtleneck sweater over any dress — from summer florals to body-conscious dresses.  You might like to add boots.
2. For Business:  Tuck a turtleneck inside a pencil skirt. Belt it. Add a necklace and pumps.

Outfits With Jeans

1. Top a turtleneck & jeans with a sweatshirt. Add boots.
2. An ivory turtleneck + a pastel yellow or baby blue short-sleeve t-shirt over it + blue jeans.  You might also like to wear a knit cap.
3. A turtleneck + blue jeans + a zip-front hoodie.
4. Wear a chunky turtleneck + a t-shirt in a longer length over blue jeans. 

   

5. Partially tuck an ivory t-neck into blue jeans. Add a tan or brown belt (brass studs add an edge) + marled socks + a red knit headband + red hand warmers.
6. Wear a bright-color jacket or cardigan over a bright-color turtleneck with blue jeans. Add a scarf that has colors from the two tops to tie it together.
7. A flannel shirt + a t-neck + jeans.  You might like to add a necklace.
8. Partially tuck an ivory turtleneck into jeans and top with a jean jacket. Add a brown belt + a fedora + hand warmers + hoop earrings.

More Outfit Ideas

1. A t-neck + culottes or gauchos. Add pumps or boots.
2. Pair a turtleneck with pinstriped shorts. Belt it. Add dark tights.
3. Wear a t-neck under a crewneck sweater, a button-up shirt or a thicker long-sleeve top & any bottoms.
4. Layer a short-sleeve crewneck top over a turtleneck with bottoms of your choice.  Push up the sleeves of the turtleneck. For example, wear a short-sleeve pink top over a white t-neck & gray pants or trousers with sneakers.
5. Business:  A brown suit + a teal turtleneck. Or use any other neutral colors together. (For more choices, see my post on colored neutrals HERE.)

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