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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: TURTLENECK TIME https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 09:12:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Ana on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27597 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:43:46 +0000 Ana 27597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The J. Crew tissue turtle (polo) neck is really exclusively meant for layering. It's thin and would not be flattering on its own. I like them because it's so warm down here, anything heavier would just be too hot to wear for most of the winter. In the catalog they just have two layered for style/looks. I'm thinking you wouldn't want to wear them that way in everyday life. Angie on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27594 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:35:13 +0000 Angie 27594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, San. That's exactly it. Anonymous on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27591 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:07:52 +0000 Anonymous 27591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie what is "jersey" fabric? You say you do not prefer jersey polo necks? Is jersey a thin knit? Ellen on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27572 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:08:04 +0000 Ellen 27572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh, love that one, Taffy! Taffy on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27556 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:14:34 +0000 Taffy 27556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This one caught my eye on the BR site this week. The cap sleeve adds an appealing but subtle difference, I think. <a href="http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=25789&pid=606773&scid=606773002&vid=-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.bananarepublic.com/.....038;vid=-1</a> Tanya on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27514 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:36:02 +0000 Tanya 27514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Inge, great choices again as usual. About the J Crew (or other) tissue turtlenecks: I have a couple of them (though they are modal not cotton) and wear them exclusively layered, under vests, cardigans etc. when another thicker knit would be too warm. For solo wear I stick to more substantial knits. Inge on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27513 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:33:26 +0000 Inge 27513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sigh, I clearly have restraint issues;-) Inge on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27512 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:32:23 +0000 Inge 27512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The JCrew one seems nice for layering purposes indeed. I would sooner wear it underneath a blazer, a cardi or a denim jacket than wear two turtlenecks on top of each other (I haven't seen the catalogue, though, maybe it's a nice alternative?). 'Some warmer options': OK, let's have a look (I'll try to control myself; each time somebody asks for suggestions, I go a little link crazy;-). <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Inhabit-evergreen-cotton-seamed-turtleneck/cat20190/214077600/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Inhabit.....detail.fly</a> <a href="http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9E-229821&page=1&cgname=OSCLOALSTUR&rfnbr=5190" rel="nofollow">http://www2.victoriassecret.co.....rfnbr=5190</a> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=16720&N=1200006&pCategoryId=101&categoryId=181&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_181&showAll=Y&defaultColorNameFromCategory=Sweet%20Pea&defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....ory=Misses</a> <a href="http://www.tulle4us.com/sweaters/A1174/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tulle4us.com/sweaters/A1174/</a> On the Esprit website are at least 3 different no wool 'rollneck' sweaters in lovely colours (can't link to them directly) <a href="http://www.espritshop.com/?mc=promotion.comefrom.esprit.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.espritshop.com/?mc=.....esprit.com</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2996627/0~2376776~2374327~6012183~6012197?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6012197&P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....7&P=1</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2988908/0~2376776~2374327~6012183~6012197?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6012197&P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....7&P=1</a> <a href="http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=C06888&PFID=122&XID=S20082671000438C2E839A4C524342AD36B9&h=M&sk=M&sourcecode=DTRADE&CID=K108283" rel="nofollow">http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....ID=K108283</a> <a href="http://www.mangoshop.com/redirect.faces?id=USA_062V_ESPRECOGERAMIGO&op=CONTA&idioma=US&pais=400&producto=73210709" rel="nofollow">http://www.mangoshop.com/redir.....o=73210709</a> (Material is not mentioned though) <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=fashiontop&product_id=2052725535&Page=14" rel="nofollow">http://www.forever21.com/produ.....38;Page=14</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2990952?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=tops:women:blouse%2ftop&cm_ite=3.1_phillip_lim_rosebud_sleeve_turtleneck:234638&cm_ven=Linkshare&mr:referralID=443547db-8a7e-11dd-8132-000423c27407" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....0423c27407</a> Love this, very expensive unfortunately <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Leo---Sage-wine-turtleneck-antique-button-detail-top/COLOR_CROSS-SELL/300394903/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Leo---S.....detail.fly</a> Finally, something with a nice detail!!-) <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Zooey-pilgrim-supima-cotton-turtleneck/cat20210/301396801/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Zooey-p.....detail.fly</a> <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/C---C-California-sangria-cotton-Dominque-turtleneck/COLOR_CROSS-SELL/300181804/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/C---C-C.....detail.fly</a> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2988616?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=tops:women:blouse%2ftop&cm_ite=michael_stars_supima(r)_blouson_sleeve_turtleneck:232916&cm_ven=Linkshare&mr:referralID=9ca01c0d-8a7f-11dd-bfff-000423bb4e95" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....0423bb4e95</a> Grrr, this is rather frustrating! As with basic sweaters (see Patience's thread), I think it's nice to have a turtleneck with some interesting details if you are planning to wear it as your only (or at least top) layer. But this appears to be hard to find when you need something without wool... Angie on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27509 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:23:19 +0000 Angie 27509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for backing me up Tanya. I don’t prefer ribbed polonecks because they don’t look pretty – much like corduroy. It’s that same rib/wale effect again. I don’t encourage jersey polo necks either – too clingy, and see through. Can look “cheap”. (Please pardon that word). I wholeheartedly believe that the best and most versatile polo necks are in a fine gauge smooth knitwear fabrication (possibly with a spot of lycra). Textured styling is a plus. julijuli on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27460 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:57:01 +0000 julijuli 27460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love turtlenecks, but I'm wondering about the JCrew tissue version. In the catalog there is one picture where it says the model is wearing 2. That seems wierd to me. They are super thin so I'm guessing I would need to wear a cami or some kind of layer underneath. Would THAT look wierd? I do like ribbed too, I guess because I think they add some kind of texture. I'll be interested to see what people find - I haven't even started looking for t-necks yet! Jenniferblue on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27459 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:52:28 +0000 Jenniferblue 27459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could certainly be swayed on the ribbed point. It's (I think) a holdover from college when we all were into ribbed turtlenecks. Full disclosure, I also have two cashmere turtlenecks (not ribbed) and they are very uncomfortable and itchy. I'm just about to pass them on. I love POLO necks too!! Tanya, Thank you, I could use a couple of the jcrew tnecks for layering. Have you see anything that's just a little warmer? Tanya on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27458 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:50:52 +0000 Tanya 27458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How funny, I was about to post the same question as Angie did. I am a big fan of turtlenecks, and discovered also last season that I prefer smooth styles. I still have a couple of ribbed ones that are in great condition and good colors, so I'll keep wearing them, but won't be getting any new ribbed ones for sure. I am currently really attracted to thin layering ones, like these: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/knitstees/tissuetees/PRDOVR~97644/97644.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../97644.jsp</a> Angie on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27454 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:30:38 +0000 Angie 27454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love polo necks as I call them. In fact I adore anything with a high neck. I do not prefer the ribbed style turtle necks though. I'm interested to know why that’s your prerequisite? Jenniferblue on "TURTLENECK TIME" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turtleneck-time#post-27426 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:25:22 +0000 Jenniferblue 27426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Since the temperatures are dropping quickly, I'm looking for great turtlenecks. 1. No wool 2. Ribbed 3. Not bulky 4. Nice variety of colors 5. Washable in delicate I have 2 sorry ones left from several years ago. Theyre too short:the black one is faded and the white one is yellowed and sad. I wear turtleneck often but I don't think they're in stores in much variety yet. Thanks for any suggestions.