Every Way to Wear a Turtleneck This Season

Turtlenecks are one of those tricky wardrobe staples that require a bit of imagination to style. Unlike a pair of blue jeans or a button-down shirt that you can throw on and go, achieving a successful outfit featuring a turtleneck usually involves some inspiration to spark an idea or two. If you agree, today’s story should be right up your alley.

We tasked ourselves with finding the most fashionable, achievable ensembles that all involve a turtleneck—and what we found were some truly amazing looks. The best part? We bet you can re-create most of them without spending a dime. But should you feel like doing a little shopping, we included a roundup of the best turtlenecks online right now.

See below for a ton of new ways to wear your turtleneck, and pick one up for yourself while you’re at it.

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Style a black turtleneck and skinny jeans with a bright, bold coat.

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Team a tissue turtleneck with a draped blazer and column skirt.

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Add dimension by layering a bustier or corset over your turtleneck.

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Find a turtleneck in a playful print, and style it with blue jeans and ankle boots.

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Let your turtleneck peek out from a printed shell.

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Tuck your turtleneck into a long denim skirt, and finish the look off with a pair of sneakers.

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Find a turtleneck in a cool fabric (like mesh or fishnet), and wear it with your favorite blazer. Extra points if you belt it!

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Team your ribbed turtleneck with a satin skirt for the ultimate low-key party look.

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When in doubt, a fluffy coat should do the trick.

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Double the proof that a camel coat looks divine with a neutral-colored turtleneck.

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Slip a thin turtleneck underneath a half-buttoned shirt for a cool take on the traditional top. Pair the two with a blazer for a polished finish.

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Find a coat that complements the color of your turtleneck. A gold hardware belt is a great finish, too.

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Denim on denim never looked so chic!

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Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)