How to Wear a Turtleneck

Standard Turtleneck

A turtleneck is a high, turned-down collar that fits closely about the neck. The turtleneck can be a sweater or other garment made of material ranging from light to heavy. It may be worn by itself or with an accompanying vest and/or sport coat. If you are wearing a turtleneck for the first time, you need only to know a few steps in properly wearing this versatile article of clothing that is most often worn in cooler weather conditions to keep your neck warm.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Turtleneck shirt
• Vest (optional)
• Sport coat (optional)

Putting On the Turtleneck

1. Illustrated by A. W. Ellison

   Pull the turtleneck over your head, inserting your arms in the sleeves.

2. Fold Over the Collar

   Double over the high collar by folding it over to the outside.

3. Turtleneck with Vest

   Wear the turtleneck by itself or with a vest.

4. Turtleneck with Sport Coat

   Wear a sport coat over the turtleneck

5. Vest, Sport Coat, Turtleneck Combination

   Accompany the turtleneck with a vest and sport coat combination.