https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 21:11:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-490218 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:48:54 +0000 Anonymous 490218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, it's very hard for me to feel sorry for you with your *problem*! You look lovely and for some reason, I'd like to see it with trousers, too (do you do pleated?), hair down and the necklace. It could be very Lauren Bacall. The "masculiniztion" of the look might draw attention away from your very feminine curves.</p> <p>Edit: Thanks for letting us see you struggle with an item of clothing. From your WIW's I always thought the clothes jumped onto your body and looked perfect everytime with no effort on your part, lol! This just makes us love you even more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-490160 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:27:45 +0000 catgirl 490160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! I don't think you look too busty at all, and as another busty gal I'm very sensitive to that issue. I think your other curves balance you out nicely. I would love to look like this in a turtleneck! Now I may keep my eyes open for one that fits this well. And what a great color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-490157 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:19:37 +0000 NK 490157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's beautiful! The color is divine and I think it's very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-490092 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:42:52 +0000 Turkey Vulture 490092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've balanced the top very well with that skirt and those shoes, especially with the necklace! Hair down would also help keep things looking balanced.</p> <p>I like that turtleneck! I have a figure like yours but with shoulder-length curly hair, and I don't think I can pull this look off. You're lucky! I love that color and the color blocking on the sleeves is awesome. Wear this all the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-490033 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:32:21 +0000 christy 490033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love the color blocked sleeves. It's such a gorgeous color and looks fab with that leather skirt...thanks for the idea! I'd vote keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-490028 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:11:53 +0000 Midwest Girl 490028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look gorgeous in the turtleneck. If this is a look that you wouldn't feel comfortable wearing to work, I totally understand. However, you should definitely keep the turtleneck in your wardrobe options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489896 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:13:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 489896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The whole outfit looks fantastic on you, in both jewelry versions. I especially like the way the necklace echoes the color blocking in the sweater. And your hair up adds to the sleek feel of the ensemble, too. Glad to hear you're keeping the sweater. I agree with you that the main thing is to have a flattering look and fit, and you've got it here. Another option for adding an elongating "v" is a long pendant style necklace, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489799 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:04:50 +0000 rachylou 489799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it with the necklace. And I love the color block sleeves. What I'm not sure about is the black cuffs with black skirt, although I like the choice of leather. Would a third color be too much? A different blue on the bottom maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489750 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:23:54 +0000 Aida 489750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks lovely! I'd like to see those sleeves pulled down a bit further, especially with the no-necklace-hair-up version, so that you get a little extra vertical elongation. The color is gorgeous! I think this is the same turtleneck I was wearing in cranberry at the meetup. It feels lovely </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489617 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:06:43 +0000 cciele 489617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are keeping! I don't think it's unflattering at all. The color is great on you. Let's see the turtleneck untucked and hair down </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489612 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:00:12 +0000 Deborah 489612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy this is beautiful on you. I am also large busted and I do not own even one turtleneck, but this is working well on you. I love your hair up! FWIW I would go without the necklace but keep the earrings. Definitely a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489603 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:43:21 +0000 amyreh 489603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your thoughts everyone, I will definitely keep now. I'm not self concious about showing off my curves, totally fine with that and don't feel like I get any unwanted attention at work when I do, I just don't want to wear if unflattering. @Sarah - I totally agree on the hair down skirt and hair up pants thing, not sure why either! Love the vest idea, definitely going to give that a try. @Mochi, I think I would have to see the turtleneck under a v neck to make a decision, but definitely think you can do some layering with it. I did a turtleneck under a boatneck tunic last week. Totally agree that some days are just much happier with a warm neck without having to wear a scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489561 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:52:10 +0000 Mochi 489561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First: color--gorgeous. And well-suited to your coloring.<br /> Second--I think you're still in the parameters where you can wear this and not look "too much." Now, as another busty woman I know that a lot of it is personal feeling, so if you're self-conscious, that's another issue. But to an outsider like me, the look is shapely but tasteful and you don't look huge at all. </p> <p>A side question: if someone is large in the chest, can turtlenecks work as a layering garment underneath something like a shirt with a v-neck that would mitigate the effect? There are cold days when a cover-up of that area is really critical! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489553 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:35:19 +0000 Linda 489553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks terrific on you! BTW, my figure is very much like yours! I've been shying away from turtlenecks because I feel like they accentuate my bust, but seeing this on you makes me want to give it a try. I adore the color and it looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489528 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:59:58 +0000 Lisa 489528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, we are turtleneck twins. (although with my blazers you never see the fun colorblocking). So of course I vote keep! (and your figure is lovely, I don't think this makes you too busty, do you see a bustline yes but it's not pulling and stretching like crazy, I think you are fine) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489526 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:59:07 +0000 Sarah 489526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Turtlenecks are so odd to me.<br /> I generally prefer them with no accessory (necklace, or dangly earrings) though.<br /> I think I would prefer the look as is with your hair down, or with pants and your hair up.<br /> I can't tell you why, though. O:)<br /> FWIW, I do think it's worth keeping. It's lovely. Have you tried your fur vest over it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489523 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:55:17 +0000 san 489523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty turtleneck and it looks great styled in pic #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489492 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:18:10 +0000 Anonymous 489492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color, and the fit is good. But echoing Claudia, it does show off your lovely curves. If you want to deemphasize I guess you could throw a jacket on top, but I like it as it is . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489480 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:11:57 +0000 Vicki 489480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a beautiful color on you, and the blue-black combination is so nice and the turtleneck is what you need about now in the great Northwest. I agree with the others that #3 is my favorite, with the possibility of scrunching up the sleeves a bit to show your arms, for a little flair. I vote to "keep," Amy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489474 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:06:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 489474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you look top heavy Amy - like Kappy, I really like the combination in #3. I think that turtleneck is gorgeous and love the sleeve detail. And I don't have to tell you how gorgeous that colour is on you! I do think that hair down will probably make you feel less self-conscious though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489473 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:02:35 +0000 Claudia 489473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was younger I had a figure much like your's. I don't have to tell you that it can draw a lot of attention -- and back in the day comments, even at work, from the "boys."</p> <p>I think you look great but this is the kind of thing I purposely avoided to not draw too much unwanted attention to my figure, but you DO NOT look top heavy, just gloriously curvy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489468 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:55:01 +0000 Kappy 489468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it in #3 with the necklace and agree that hair down would help too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-turtleneck#post-489463 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:50:37 +0000 amyreh 489463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I got this turtleneck sweater at Ann Taylor Black Friday sale and I have always loved turtlenecks and they are certainly cozy for our cold and wet Seattle winters, but due to my large bust generally don't buy a lot of as I don't want to look too top heavy. But I love royal blue and thought this color was so pretty and fun with the color blocking. </p> <p>Pic #1-2 - How I ended up wearing it with no necklace and bigger earrings. Too busty? My hair up might also be throwing things off, perhaps better proportions with hair down.</p> <p>Pic #3 - Maybe this is what I should have gone with. I almost always wear a longer necklace to break up all the space when I wear a turtleneck but was worried it might be too much with patterned tights and all. </p> <p>Would also wear this with black pants or jeans so thinking proportions might be more balanced with it untucked so the length would balance out top a bit. </p> <p>Am I overthinking this? Is it a keeper? I haven't taken tags off yet! </p>