https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 13:09:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356579 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:51:57 +0000 Nebraskim 1356579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love turtlenecks and would wear them year round if weather permitted. I have what I consider to be an ugly neck. I wear turtlenecks up, not folded over. I never wear any neckline lower than crew. I esp do not like V necks as I think my neck and chest are icky and do not wish to expose them. If I have shirts with open neck lines, I use scarves to hide/disguise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356559 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:28:32 +0000 Mo 1356559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, lucky for me, a lot of what I hated at 14 is not an issue for me all these decades later. &nbsp;If you don't like them now, why try and wear them? &nbsp;Maybe in 10, 20 years you'll come back and find they're great in cold winters. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356452 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:45:16 +0000 Aziraphale 1356452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too. Turtlenecks&nbsp;make me feel like I'm choking. I think they look quite nice on others, but the discomfort is too great for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Part of the problem could be that you're wearing it in the wrong weather. A navel-baring top is meant for warm weather, and a turtleneck is meant for cold, so what you have there is a seasonally-confused top that could add to the problem! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356432 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:29:19 +0000 Suz 1356432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love turtlenecks. But I have a long neck and short hair and live in a cold climate.&nbsp;</p> <p>But for me, 60 degrees would be too warm for most. I do have a sleeveless one in modal that I would wear in such temps. but otherwise -- I wait until late November.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356428 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:22:54 +0000 catseye 1356428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sensitive spot on my throat that cannot touch any fabrics. I even have trouble with some high crew neck shirts. I constantly pull on it. I don't like jewelry either. For me, I think it is some sort of a sensory issue. I wish I can wear turtleneck though. I love how they look.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356384 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:22:35 +0000 Janet 1356384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The others have spoken wisely. I used to wear those close-fitting ribbed turtlenecks years ago until I realized that they do my large-busted, short waisted body very few favors. I do sometimes wear looser turtlenecks now, but definitely in cold weather! </p> <p>Try it again when the weather cools off, with a slim layer underneath, and see if that feels better. I hate it when an outfit ends up being uncomfortable, so I sympathize! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356382 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:20:48 +0000 Flytigress 1356382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a mock turtleneck or a cowl neck would suit you better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356381 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:20:35 +0000 Thistle 1356381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love turtlenecks, but I am super picky about them. And, as your "neighbor" in Wisconsin, I can say how fab they are come December when it is truly cold. Although if cropped, I would probably pair with high waisted trousers as I would not want any skin exposed to the 20F days.</p> <p>I tend to stick to super soft pieces and layer them underneath sweaters. I also am picky about the necks. They have to be big enough to be comfortable but not so big they look sloppy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356378 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:15:40 +0000 viva 1356378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very, very picky about turtlenecks. Was the neck too tight? I really hate that. It also has to be exactly the right height / length. Don't give up on them completely. You might be surprised to find a good one down the road. But I agree, they can be tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356372 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:04:17 +0000 krishnidoux 1356372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the suggestion of layering, and waiting until later in the season, when temperatures lower.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find the World of Turtlenecks is varied, from the&nbsp;thin,&nbsp;soft cotton&nbsp;figure hugging&nbsp;ones with high necks best worn by&nbsp;small busted, long necked gals to chunkier, large collar&nbsp;cropped&nbsp;ones (sounds like what you have), meant to be worn as a topper, outside mostly (under a sleeveless puff vest) - and everything in between.&nbsp;Try to wear it differently before completely&nbsp;crossing it out.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356368 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:47:42 +0000 Traci 1356368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Turtlenecks used to be one of the mainstays of my winter and fall wardrobe. &nbsp;Now that scarves are everywhere all the time, I find I prefer the versatility and adaptability&nbsp;of a scoop or crew neck top with a scarf. Also, there are many many kinds of turtlenecks...some are stiffer, some softer, some bunch around your neck, some have one solid fold. &nbsp;If you like the look you can keep searching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356360 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:24:02 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1356360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Tnecks but they need to be in a very lightweight fine gauge knit and the neck can't be overly tight. &nbsp;The finer knit is usually softer and instead of "grabbing" the neck, it just drapes on the neck. &nbsp;I am in Manitoba and it is sometimes nice to have a cozy light wool inner layer that covers from chin to hip. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356359 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:19:20 +0000 Alana in Canada 1356359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>60 degrees was probably too warm--but if you are showing tummy skin, then, yeah, you won't want it to be colder. Put it aside and try it again with a shirt. You'll have lots of opportunities to wear it in Minnesota, in winter, if you layer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356357 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:10:02 +0000 Deborah 1356357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wear turtlenecks! My neck is short and my bosom is too big lol. So I enjoy this incredibly chic style on others;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356350 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:26:28 +0000 Jules 1356350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cropped turtleneck does strike me as silly fashion in terms of practicality. I'm in Canada and I only wear turtlenecks in winter. Maybe you can wear yours over a another layer when it gets colder? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356242 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 03:00:21 +0000 Queen$arah 1356242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The neck was terrible and made me uncomfortably warm. I wore it outdoors and here in Minnesota, September is about 60 degrees but it was much too warm </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356238 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 02:58:11 +0000 ironkurtin 1356238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What part was uncomfortable? The cropped, or too much bulk around the neck, or itchy fabric? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-hate-turtle-necks#post-1356231 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 02:53:10 +0000 Queen$arah 1356231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh! So, I heard that you should always try new styles, but I think I'll stick with my good ol' band tees from now on. I decided to give turtlenecks a try. It was Ralph Lauren (I love him) maroon and cropped right above my naval. I wore a gold metallic mini to add some wow to the outfit with ankle boots and black leggings. It looked great, but soooo uncomfortable. Lesson learned: no more turtlenecks! </p>