How to Wear a Long-Sleeve Turtleneck
Long-sleeve turtlenecks are one of those fashion items that look great in the store but can be hard to know what to do with once you're home. Follow these simple tips and you'll look elegant and pulled together while staying warm.
Things You'll Need
- Long-sleeve turtleneck Coordinating pants or skirt Belt Jewelry (necklace and/or earrings) Heels
Instructions
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Decide what color turtleneck you will be wearing. For long-sleeve turtlenecks, black is universally flattering. White or cream are also easy colors to coordinate with, and they look elegant.
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Choose a bottom. Turtlenecks look good with a long, clean line, so choose slim pants or a fitted skirt, such as a pencil skirt or a skirt with a trumpet silhouette.
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Add a belt if your waist is defined. Choose a narrow belt in a contrasting color. For example, if your turtleneck is cream and your skirt is a muted brown plaid, add a brown belt with a gold buckle. Wear it over your turtleneck, left untucked. If you are wearing a black turtleneck and black pants, try a metallic belt to match your jewelry, or a colored belt to match your shoes.
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Choose jewelry to add sparkle to your outfit. A long, chunky necklace looks great with a long-sleeve turtleneck, but not if you're wearing an assertive belt. If the necklace is too much, opt for medium-size hoop earrings to emphasize the length of your neck. Gold jewelry is fantastic with a cream turtleneck; try silver jewelry with a black one.
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Wear heels to complete your outfit. This continues the lengthening and slimming effect of the long-sleeve turtleneck and fitted bottoms. Coordinate them with your belt if you are wearing one. If you aren't, and your outfit is monochromatic, have fun with your shoes. Brightly colored boots look great with an all-black outfit.
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Tips & Warnings
Long-sleeve turtlenecks look best when they are made of substantial material, like a tightly knit silk or a ribbed cotton.
Loose cotton-jersey turtlenecks lose their shape and get stretched out easily, so they're not good for looking pulled together (although they are comfy on a cold day with jeans and hiking boots).
