When the weather starts to cool down, this is one of the ideal outfits to wear.
Let’s speak about turtlenecks for a moment. How men should wear and style a turtleneck.
I’m talking about one of my favorite types of sweaters right now.
I’ll go through how they should fit, the best styles to buy, the best colors to buy, and, of course, I’ll show you some different ways to style them.
Fit
Personally, I like something that is a little more fitting since I believe it shows off your figure better.
If that’s not your style, you can go for something a little more oversized. However, keep in mind that you’ll want to be able to layer over the top of it.
It’s fashionable to dress super large and baggy, and I think it can look great while still being extremely comfy.
Going with something a little more fitting, a little more classic, on the other hand, will never go out of style.
It’s a classic piece that you’ll be able to keep for many years to come.
Essentially, I would advise you to plan ahead and decide out how you want to wear it.
If you’re just going to wear it as an outerwear piece, going bigger and oversized might be the way to go.
However, if you’re going to use it as a substitute for a button-up shirt, underneath a jacket, or simply as a general layering piece, I’d suggest something a little more fitted.
Styles
You can start thinking about what style is best for you once you’ve decided how you’ll be wearing it more frequently and know what size you should be shopping for.
Some of them are manufactured with a lighter weight wool. They’re lighter, and they won’t keep you as warm.
They will, however, function great as a layering piece beneath a jacket or with a suit. They’re versatile enough to be worn in a variety of ways.
However, there are some that are made of a thicker, heavier wool that will keep you much warmer and will function well as a stand-alone garment.
However, take in mind that because they are thick and heavy, they will make you appear larger. It will keep you warm if it is thick and heavy, but it will also make you look like the Marshmallow Man if it is too thick and heavy.
In regards of the fabric’s design, I’m not a big admirer of textured patterns.
They can look great, but keep in mind that anything with a pattern will become more recognizable, limiting your versatility. You won’t be able to wear it with as many various outfits as before.
Going with a plain color that has no pattern or anything on it is still quite attractive, but it also allows you to style it in a variety of ways.
The mock turtleneck is a wholly different style. They’re fantastic; they have a slightly shorter neckline. It won’t be as high on your neck as it formerly was. I’m a big fan of these, but I’ll reserve them for another article.
Colors
As you may expect with a piece like this, I wouldn’t recommend using bright, bold colors.
Y Because we’re all about versatility here, go with gray, white, navy, olive green, and burnt orange.
These are incredibly adaptable, wonderful winter and fall colors that will make you look amazing while still fitting in with the season.
The Neck Part
Let’s take a brief look at the actual part on your neck.
The majority of the time, you’ll just make a simple, clean roll that lands just where your neck and chin connect.
You could even choose not to fold it at all. You just let it all bunch up under your chin. It just adds a little something different.
It’s not for everyone, but I think it can be extremely stylish if done correctly, especially with a larger one, if you want to be a little more fashion forward.
Outfits
In look one, I start with a thinner gray turtleneck, which is really comfortable and easy to wear, and pair it with good brown dress shoes and gray pants before layering on the gray suit jacket over the top.
Because, as I previously stated, it’s an excellent substitute for a button-up shirt, particularly in the late fall and early winter.
It basically gives it a very clean appearance. It fits neatly and snugly beneath your suit, and it gives off a really dressy and cool vibe. However, it is slightly different from what you might see or how it would appear with a button-up shirt or a suit and tie.
The second look features a heavier black turtleneck. That messed-up bunch under my neck was my doing. I didn’t complete the entire fold.
Just a smidgeon of jewelry to give it a little more edge.
Then there are the black combat style boots to complete the all-black look. This is especially useful in the fall when you don’t need to be overly warm.
An outfit like this is one of my favorites. If you wish, you can layer it with a dark, but not black, shirt jacket. The color combination of the all-black base layer and the jacket on top is fantastic.
I start with a denim top and some green chino pants in look three. Then I put on the turtleneck and folded it in a sloppy manner. Then I popped the collar of my button-up shirt out of the sweater, as well as the cuffs and the bottom of the shirt. After that, I added a pair of gray Eastland moc boots. These are one of my favorites because they’re casual yet still dressy and outdoorsy.
This is a pretty fun, one-of-a-kind ensemble that is outdoorsy influenced in my opinion. If you want to go with something a little thicker and heavier, a look like this is a great way to do it.
Especially if your shirt’s collar is slightly protruding. It’s one-of-a-kind.
I’m wearing a thinner green sweater in look four. I’m going for a more casual look, so a pair of dark trousers and a clean white sneaker is perfect.
This is a fairly easy evening casual outfit. You can wear any style of jacket if you wish. I chose a corduroy chore jacket because I liked how well it complemented the rest of the outfit’s color palette, which included navy blue and dark green.
However, I consider this to be a higher degree of casual, as a turtleneck sweater is always a little more sophisticated than a t-shirt or a regular sweater.
That’s it, guys.
Your turtleneck is going to look fantastic on you.
So, let’s do a brief summary.
Fitted garments will be adaptable and timeless, yet oversized garments might be highly comfy and are currently fashionable.
Neutral or darker earth toned hues will always be better because they provide more versatility and are ideal for this time of year.
Solid designs, as opposed to heavy patterns, will also be far more versatile.
