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Turtlenecks for winter

I love the simplicity and classic look of a nice turtleneck and wondered if any of you have seen any really nice warm ones for fall/winter?

Any others here find that they are nice to have in really cold weather?

Thanks!

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7 Replies

Posted 5 months ago

Though they look awful on me (big bust & turtlenecks don't mix well), I do wear them in the winter for practical reasons. I have a couple of very soft wool/silk blend ones from BR from a couple of years ago that I love. I also have a wonderful red cashmere one from AT that I like to wear around xmas time. Sometimes it works for me to wear one under a blazer and with a long necklace to help elongate.

Angie seems like a big turtleneck fan so I'm sure she'll have some great suggestions.

Posted 5 months ago

I typically wear a turtleneck every day in the winter. My neck seems to get too cold if I don't. I do, however live in Minnesota where it gets super cold.

I stumbled upon YLF last Spring, and my wardrobe choices have really changed and broadened since then (THANKS A MILLION ANGIE!). I am not sure if I will still wear turtlenecks everyday or if I will be able to get away with layers to include a scarf.

I too am on the lookout for some nice quality turtlenecks to add to my closet.

Cheers!
Susan D

Posted 5 months ago

Gap had some thin ones last year that worked well for layering and were very soft. They may carry them again this year?

Posted 5 months ago

I'm a big turtleneck fan, living in Michigan it's a survival tool (much like you susand). I, too, would love to find a brand that is consistent...either one year they're perfect and the next too loose or tight, the ribbing changes, too bulky, it's always something. I have one fave from the Gap from a few years ago, but can't find the style anymore, I'm all ears from affordable suggestions.

Posted 5 months ago

Another Midwesterner who lives in turtlenecks here. Do you want layering turtlenecks or stand-alone ones, Debbie?

I bought 3 lightweight layering turtlenecks from Lands End this fall. I know, I know, but Lands End has a new fit that's cut longer and leaner and it's really nice. Plus. the quality is WAY better than JCrew, and the price is WAY better, and I wanted basic colors like navy, grey, black and ivory.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/Mod.....gin=search

Posted 5 months ago

Laura - I'm glad you like the LE turtles. I saw those in the catalog and wondered about them. As it cooled off this week I remember how very cold my office building is and how badly I need some turtlenecks to keep from freezing my tooshie. I'll need to order ASAP as it looks like sizes are selling out quickly. All of the ones I want are backordered already.

Posted 5 months ago

Thanks for the link Laura. I will probably get some of those and am also looking for some cashmere turtlenecks for stand-alone tops in winter.

I am looking at bluefly.com's cashmere based on Angie's suggestion. Last year I bought the Design History wrap cashmere sweater and got LOTS of use out of it.

So maybe it will be worth a try to buy one or two of their turtlenecks. Anyone have experience with a cashmere turtleneck from bluefly.com? Any brand?

Thanks!

Posted 5 months ago