https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 19:46:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-845622 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:23:37 +0000 Cee 845622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't wear turtlenecks with collars too snug and/or high, wear long necklaces and layer them under blazers or sweaters/ cardigans with a V neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413637 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:15:37 +0000 Kari 413637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm, just off the top of my head: Chartreuse, black, burgundy, or a dark purple, or even navy would be lovely!</p> <p>I'll keep an eye open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413633 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:04:27 +0000 Aida 413633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*nodnod* Most definitely! I plan to start looking with seriousness next month, I really haven't seen many turtlenecks out in the shops so far. What color are you looking for, anything in particular? I'm thinking camel and a jewel-tone or two for myself </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413622 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:54:09 +0000 Kari 413622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, let's keep an eye out for each other! Maybe it's just too early in the season right now... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413620 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:49:49 +0000 Aida 413620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you find any great mock turtlenecks I'd love to hear about them, I can never find any! If I see any I'll be sure to post here for you. I am planning to find at least ONE this season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413615 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:41:31 +0000 Kari 413615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think a mock turtleneck in a fine knit with a chunky pendant would be the best bet. The issue is - now, do I want to go to the trouble to search for one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413194 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:12:04 +0000 Freckles 413194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Turtlenecks do not suit me but I live in them during the winter in cold hockey arenas.</p> <p>I really love the wool ones and mock turtlenecks are a nice option too depending on your neck.</p> <p>I like the chunkier pendants with these. I have a pendant that is wniter only for turtlenecks and it sure makes a difference. My style is much more casual than you though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413146 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:39:21 +0000 Kari 413146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wondering, now, if it would be easier and more foolproof simply to look for a high cowl neck top instead. Seeking "the perfect turtleneck" might be more trouble than it's worth for my body type.</p> <p>Still thinking about this, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413144 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:28:11 +0000 catgirl 413144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally fear turtlenecks. My approach is the opposite of April's - I like the body of the shirt to stand a little away from my rack and be kind of flowy to feel comfortable. Constricting both neck and boobage is too confining a feeling for me. </p> <p>Thus, I have just one t-neck, a black one from Target that I wear on its own with jeans in winter, sometimes with a scarf. It is loose and a bit 80s.</p> <p>If anyone can figure it out, it's you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-413140 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:21:38 +0000 Kari 413140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate the encouragement! I really am curious but tentative... Modgrl, I LOVE your polka dot turtleneck!</p> <p>Just wondering: would this funnel neck sweater be a good option to try out? <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-back-button-funnel-neck-sweater/3189078?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....hoppingbag</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-411203 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:45:39 +0000 Anonymous 411203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Proceed with extreme caution. . . but it might just work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-411152 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:30:25 +0000 puffenstuff 411152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first reaction was a no but I guess it's something you have to try and make work with the right accessories and look. I think it would be too dangerous on it's own but the the jacket and a long pendant like Angie suggested it might just work. Cant wait to see the experiment pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-411141 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:43:09 +0000 Elly 411141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I have a few minutes to fiddle with the camera I need to post on neck lengths. Kari, I don't know enough about this to tell you for sure, but I really hope you are able to make it work because your inspiration is great. I will admit the last time I wore a turtleneck was when I was 10, but I tried one on a couple of years ago with a bit of a mock/scrunchy neck that looked good even over my E/F cups. I think while it has to fit under the bust, it is important not to create too snug of a shoulder and chest to avoid creating a wide and fleshy look (that is how it looks on me anyway) I also can sometimes have problems with rayon turtles or crewnecks doing this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410541 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:43:55 +0000 modgrl 410541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's what I did with turtleneck<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-a-difference-a-pair-of-shoes-can-make" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....s-can-make</a><br /> The shirt is not actually see through, it is just the camera flash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410532 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:36:13 +0000 celia 410532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Kari, I hadn't seen this Angie photo before. Now I want to copy it also.<br /> I was trying to find a old post at insideoutstyle but cannot find it.Imogen's main point was that if your turtleneck is in a shade close to your skin tone a pendant necklace(as Angie was saying or a jacket that creates a v-neck on top of it gives the ilusion of a longer neck.<br /> (don't you just love my way with the english language in the morning ?;) )</p> <p>Be as it may, I think you can totally make it work. And coming from one with a modest bra size, please let the girls be happy . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410530 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:34:04 +0000 modgrl 410530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I also like open, scoop or v-neck tops. I thrifted a cute polka dot turtleneck in the spring and I had to find a way to make it work. I wore it last with a cardigan and a long sparkly necklace. I think the long necklace did a decent job of elongating my torso. Let me try to find the WIW for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410519 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:21:47 +0000 Angie 410519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(That's the only photo of me that I have ever seen that makes my bust look much bigger than it is - I think it's the light and shadows exaggerating the depth. Very interesting). </p> <p>Rute is a full bosom-ed lass who does this look very well. You need a fitted turtle neck with a long chunky pendant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410494 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:05:53 +0000 Di 410494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I'm either delusional or just bizarre, because despite being busty, I think that turtlenecks work really well on me. The key has always been that they MUST go in under the bust. They have to be a little snug. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410458 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:29:11 +0000 nancylee 410458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should certainly give it a try. And I agree with April that maybe a looser turtleneck style (like a cowl or semi-cowl) might be flattering on you. </p> <p>Turtlenecks aren't for everyone, however. Myself, I've given up turtlenecks because they draw attention to my aging neck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410438 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:21:04 +0000 April 410438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For turtlenecks, I think neck length is even more important than bust size, Kari. Occasionally I decide I can get around this when I find a turtleneck that sits away from the neck a little -- not a cowl, but not a high, snug turtle -- so that a little peek of neck can be seen. If the turtleneck comes all the way up the chin, I think it looks better on swan-necked ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410432 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:06:32 +0000 rute 410432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last winter I wore turtlenecks a lot! Angie told me that the way I paired it with a long bold pendant helped!</p> <p>Your Grandmother was also with a pendant, that helps to elongate! Try it!</p> <p>You can use other tricks as an opened jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410417 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:47:56 +0000 Aunty 410417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have to give it a go </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410413 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:34:05 +0000 CocoLion 410413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so enjoyed these pictures Kari! Sure you will look good in a turtleneck. It just has to fit right. I love turtlenecks, and not just because they hide my neck. I think they are cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410401 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:54:06 +0000 san 410401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh!! I missed these pictures the first time around. These absolutely stole my heart, so cute, what beautiful family you have, and you are right there in their faces!! I love these pics.<br /> Give the style a try, I don't see how you could lose. You are so beautiful. I think you are on the right track that it has to be just the right style of turtleneck. I have had a life long love/hate relationship with turtlenecks. Some make me feel kind of choked, and I think they have come a long way from way back in the 70's when I felt choked in them. I think a cowl is sort of a turtleneck.<br /> Thankyou for sharing the happy pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-me-disaster#post-410395 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:30:42 +0000 Kari 410395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stumbled across <a href="http://colourmehappyblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-shopping-with-angie-at-you-look.html">this photo of Angie</a> on Colour Me Happy, and went *oooh, I want to try this* - especially as I'm now equipped with a white blazer, courtesy of YellowGirl. (Thank you again!)<br /> And then there was <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-they-wore-70s-inspiration-from-the-family-photo-album">this photo of my grandmother</a>, who was reasonably full-busted, rocking a turtleneck.</p> <p>So... I, who have shyed away from high-necked styles for years and have avoided turtlenecks like the plague due to my substantial rack and not-so-long neck, am surprised to be giving it a second thought. Talk me out of it if I'm crazy, please - if I tread cautiously with how I select and use a turtleneck (a very fine knit, and not much fabric/"rise" to the neck portion, and wearing it with a vertically slimming jacket and/or a long necklace to draw the eye downward), could I potentially make this look work? Or is this likely to be a bad idea all-around, and I'll end up looking like Boobzilla? </p>