Turtlenecks

I love the turtleneck.  It is a classic.  They have been donned by the fashion icons of our time from Audery Hepburn to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Catherine Deneuve to Marilyn Monroe.

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They always look polished.   With a touch of spandex, they are form fitting and flattering for most body styles.  Most of all, they are warm when the weather gets cold.  There has been a resurgence of turtlenecks recently as well as a reinterpretation of their purpose. Who would have ever imagined such a work horse staple finding its way on the runway.  Yet here it is…on the runway…

As a sheer over a black bustier and relaxed trousers by Vera Wang.

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Paired with a satin tulip skirt by Christian Siriano.

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As a wrap dress by Celine.

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As a flawless backdrop for an attention getting skirt from Giuseppe Zanatti.

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Here are some wonderful pieces that you may wish to consider adding to your wardrobe.  From Vince this sleeveless top is great for layering under a jacket at office or paired with jeans…

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From Atticus in a wool sweater great with jeans or a camel skirt…

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With rolled sleeves from Kate Spade in a lovely pink and perhaps skinny jeans…

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In mohair from Michael Kors, great paired with a belt and a flowing skirt…

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As a sweater with the cable-knit look…

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From Alex Stevens.  For a man, or to get the boyfriend look with jeans or riding pants…

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In a glittery look to dress up or down with skinny black slacks or a short wool mini skirt or even a long flowing silk maxi.  As a bonus it is from H&M so is very budget friendly…

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For a pull on and have a ready to go ensemble from Calvin Klein.  It would make a great travel dress.  Pair it with a jacket and boots for a meeting, then add earrings and heels for the evening…

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In a cashmere dress, this would look great with long boots and a long thick gold chain for a casual day look.   Change to pumps and dramatic earrings for a night out…

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In outerwear…

From Michael Kors as a poncho sweater…

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From Calvin Klein in down jacket…

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As an extreme, how can we forget these Margiela dresses from their Fall 2008 runway collection?

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One comment on “Turtlenecks

  1. Keith

    My wife loves turtlenecks, she will be surprised when she sees I got her one from your suggestions for her birthday next week.