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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 14:42:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php celia on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725564 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:53:07 +0000 celia 725564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love turtlenecks and recently bought the ones Suz was referring from lands end.They really have a good fit and are super confy. JulieJohn on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725524 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:22:27 +0000 JulieJohn 725524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How bout a bit more bust talk? I find turtlenecks have an unflattering side-effect: the uniboob. This is when they make the bust look like one solid shelf. It's also a rounding effect on me to have no V shape near my neck, and it makes my face look rounder than I'd like. Solution: a longer necklace with a pendant that hangs below the bustline creates a nice deep V, and effectively negates a uniboob. Kate on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725514 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:09:51 +0000 Kate 725514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, take a look at the Anne Klein turtleneck at Nordstrom. A SA brought it to me last weekend when I wanted to try on a sweater underneath a jacket I was considering. The jacket was a no go, but I loved the turtleneck. It's lightweight, made of rayon and nylon, and comes in several colors. You might like it. It's $79 and machine washable, always a plus in my book. IRL, the neck of the sweater is higher than it appears in the photo. The orange one would have come home with me had I not already had an orange cashmere sweater—though that one IS a boatneck. Hmm. Transcona Shannon on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725485 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:38:44 +0000 Transcona Shannon 725485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are all THE BEST! Look at these fabulous suggestions! Thank you - I'll be perusing the possibilities. Suz on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725482 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:35:28 +0000 Suz 725482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, I am like Angie; I adore turtlenecks. Here is one, in petite, that I got from Land's End last year. On sale in lots of colours in petite: <a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/womens-solid-long-sleeve-cotton-modal-turtleneck~199302_48.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/pp/wom.....02_48.html</a> Generally Land's End stuff does not fit me. It is often too boxy and just shaped badly for me. But this is a very nice lightweight slim fitting turtleneck, soft, not too warm, easy to layer. I really like it. The neck can be folded or scrunched depending on one's personal preference and figure flattery needs. cciele on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725436 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:48:38 +0000 cciele 725436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't wear turtlenecks (more of a cowl girl myself), but have had mock turtlenecks in the past and find they avoid the strangulation feeling I get with normal turtles How about something like this: <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/karen-scott-petite-sweater-long-sleeve-mock-turtleneck?ID=736039&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....sn_results</a> velvetychocolate on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725408 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:22:48 +0000 velvetychocolate 725408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie found this fab turtleneck at Macy's last year: <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-sweater-long-sleeve-ribbed-knit-turtleneck?ID=736757&CategoryID=260&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DINC%20International%20Concepts%26SWEATER_STYLE%3DTurtleneck%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D4%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....slotId%3D1</a> I bought two - a black one and a gorgeous teal colour (which doesn't seem to be available with this year's colour selection). It's very comfortable, not too hot, and I like the ribbing on it because it has the same sort of camouflage-effect as ruching/pattern or what have you - it's forgiving and 'nice' to any extra flabby bits, imo - because of the texture. In any case - I believe The Bay carries the INC brand - might be worth looking there to see if they might have these turtlenecks so you could give it a whirl. Notes from me: size up in this particular turtleneck. Also - it's a bit on the short side, so not something you'd necessarily wear untucked with pants - depends on your height I think. Works beautifully tucked into skirts *and* worn untucked with skirts. For trousers, it works better tucked (imo and on me - I'm 5' 6" tall). Next time you happen to be at The Bay - you might take a look and see if they have these there to try on. catgirl on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725399 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:06:29 +0000 catgirl 725399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Elizabeth - I CANNOT wear t-necks or mocknecks - neck too short, too busty, feel dumpy. Angie looks swan-like and gorgeous in hers, of course. Transcona Shannon on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725397 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:03:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 725397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well apparently there IS such a thing as a petite turtleneck and BR has it <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=35243&vid=1&pid=233175&scid=233175053" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=233175053</a>. Elisabeth - you were right! Transcona Shannon on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725381 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:45:15 +0000 Transcona Shannon 725381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A - thanks for the Ricki's tip. I actually have to pop into the mall tonight (that's where our local post office is) so will have a peek and see what they have. Kiki - I honestly don't know if a turtleneck will suit me or not but there's only one way to find out! Anonymous on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725379 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:38:02 +0000 Anonymous 725379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, last year I bought 6 turtlenecks from Ricki's. The weight was perfect, thin, fine gauge. I am only 5'4 and a curvy size12 but I received several compliments. I always wore a necklace, not a long one but one that would sit slightly below my collar bone to break up the 'all boob' visual, usually something chunky and interesting. you must wear your best bra to keep the girls very upright :) Makes the torso look longer in my opinion KikiG on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725374 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:31:48 +0000 KikiG 725374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, good luck with your turtle neck quest. I'm short and busty, but I have a long neck for my height. I used to love turtlenecks (when I was 30 to 40), but not so much anymore. Even a mock seems to make me look old and icky, and the magnifying effect on my bust is Unpleasant and makes me look dumpy. With age, skin is more flattering that fabric, on me. What I look for is actually a cowl or a very, very relaxed t-neck. That works fine for my very mild southern weather. Transcona Shannon on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725361 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:56:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 725361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for the wisdom ladies! Are there "petite" versions of turtlenecks I wonder? It's been about 20 years since I wore a turtleneck because I hated how they looked on me but they were the thick kind of bulky kind and I had to roll the neck down twice because it was too tall and then the neck was so thick I felt like it was choking me. Time to try a more modern version. Oooohhhh....sizable bust talk! Angie on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725360 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:54:33 +0000 Angie 725360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I edited my comment to include a bit of bust talk. Angie on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725358 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:52:59 +0000 Angie 725358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rute makes a great point about cotton. Nordies will have some soon - they always do. So does J. Crew. If I see some, I'll give you a shout. A less high turtleneck is a great idea - and I love the sound of it with your skirts, Shannon. I have very thin turtlenecks - much more sheer and gauzy than the pink one I am wearing in today's post. I also have mid weights and VERY thick weights. I have it all covered because turtlenecks are my look. They give me shape, neck structure and a sizeable bust Aziraphale on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725355 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:52:10 +0000 Aziraphale 725355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No turtleneck love from me. They look fab on long-necked ladies like Angie, and not so fab on short-necked ones like me. Also they make one's torso look thicker and boobs look bigger -- not a look I EVER want! But you should be able to find a lightweight cotton turtleneck at Banana Republic or the Gap, I should think. rute on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725345 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:44:49 +0000 rute 725345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zara always has cotton turtlenecks that I love, not too warm! Transcona Shannon on "Ask Angie: (and others) is there such a thing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-is-there-such-a-thing#post-725341 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:43:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 725341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm in love with Angie's turtleneck in her blog post today. And I'm kinda digging the look of a turtleneck with trousers and a blazer. BUT...I often find turtlenecks to be too warm and not fit my short neck properly. I guess what I would want is a thin (but not flimsy) knit with either a mock turtleneck or a turtleneck that isn't too tall for me. Is there such a thing?