Not my cuppa, save extremely thick ones for winter wear. Don't go for the turtleneck + sportcoat combo.

 

I dislike them.

 

I guess they can be useful, but I don't own any right now. I think a zip or button neck sweater is more versatile. A scarf is my current choice to keep the neck warm.

 

What are your opinions on turtlenecks? ...

I like them, but IMHO they should be in lighter or more vibrant colours (the dark colours can look a little stern) and knitted a little chunkier. Two of mine I like are a heavy ribbed cotton in an 'Arran sweater' colour, and a deep red cashmere.
The disadvantage is that shirt collars do not sit well beneath them; you need t-shirts.

 

they r excellent for wintertime if the weather is cold enough.

a cotton turtleneck underneath a sweater is a good warmth-upgrade to wearing a shirt under a sweater and gives a similar look. same with a wool/cashmere/etc turtleneck underneath a sportcoat. a scarf is great when u r outside facing the weather, but what about indoor spaces when there is a chill in the air (think any old building for a reception, party, restaurant, etc). and when its really cold a turtleneck and scarf is the only way to stay warm.

its mid dec, snowing lightly, dark at 330pm, u r cold and tired of shopping. you duck into a pub/bar/cafe/etc to sit near the fire, enjoy a dram or two and warm up. clearly u r wearing a turtleneck. and feeling better for it.

 

Having a heavy beard, I find that ....

turtlenecks get rubbed a lot and tend to wear heavily or even pill. I prefer the mock turtleneck, in cashmere of course. Wearing a tee shirt, mock turtleneck, and sport coat keeps me quite warm here in the near midwest. Bullock and Jones always have a wide color selection in Scottish cashmere.

 

I don't personally care for turtlenecks for men. They are far more attractive on women.

Having said that, it is inevitable that someone who likes turtlenecks is going to put up a picture of Steve McQueen so let's go ahead and get that out of the way.

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McQueen could make a turtleneck look good, but I'm not McQueen and I can't. :icon_smile_big:

Cruiser

 

When I think turtleneck, I always think of the geeky kid from grade school: thick glasses, always sniffling like he was perpetually ill, great at math.. He usually had several in brown and other assorted earth tones.

That said, Cruiser's picture of McQueen throws that theory right out the window. I think some can do it and look good. I don't feel I am one of those, and if I am not confident in it, I don't wear it.

 

Two words come immediatly to mind- Illya Kuryakin!
(I know, I'm showing my age!)

 

Two words come immediatly to mind- Illya Kuryakin!
(I know, I'm showing my age!)

Picture? Don't know the name..

 

Picture? Don't know the name..

A character played by David McCallum in the TV series "Man From U.N.C.L.E." Co-starred with Robert Vaughn. I guess I'm showing my age also.

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Cruiser

 

A bit 1960s and a bit too warm for most uses

 

Turtlenecks work on men if:

1) you have a relatively long neck
2) you're evil
3) you're artsy-fartsy
4) it's frickin' cold, Mr. Bigglesworth!

Since I am indeed arsty-fartsy, and have a relatively long neck, I am a fan or turtlenecks. (some would say I'm also evil, but I can't vouch for that:icon_smile_big

 

Turtlenecks are a mainstay. Nothing frames the face better than a turtleneck, it's a sleek and timeless look under a suit or a sport coat. Of course, you have to be trim enough to pull it off - no double or triple chins - which explains why a lot of guys (especially older ones) shy away from it.

Word of caution - if you're in you must go all in. The "mock turtleneck" is a definite no, they're horrible. Nothing classic about them at all unless you consider 1993 classic.

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No!

No!

I dont like them.

 

Depends on where you teach?

 

I love them in all their manifestations.

I wanted to be Illya Kuryakin when I grew up. I still do.

 

There was a brief fad in the 60s of turtlenecks with blazers. It looked like a reunion of unterseeboot kriegsmariners.

 

This has always been one of my favorite "style" pictures, and one of the best arguments both for turtlenecks and baggier pleated pants:

 

Is there a problem with James Dean, Steve MCQueen and Fred Astaire as examples of men who break the rules and look good?
Yes, they are Dean, McQueen and Astaire.
Put Danny De Vitto in those outfits.

 

Turtlenecks are timeless classics that go in and out of fashion. So much for fashion. They're flattering to most men. Mock turtlenecks are a truncated abomination that look like runaway t-shirts. I have a collection of turtlenecks in Pima and in cashmere. Yes, a cashmere turtleneck is warm, and I reserve it for colder weather. The Pima versions are cozy, but comfortable during all of the cooler seasons.

A cashmere turtleneck with a high quality smooth or suede leather jacket can look great. Ditto odd jackets, tweeds and corduroys. And the Pima versions are only slightly less smart.

 

While channel surfing earlier today I came across the "Today" show and some guy wearing a turtleneck under his sport coat was singing. As I watched him thoughts of Wayne Newton kept popping into my head. Now I know why I don't care for turtlenecks. :icon_smile_big:

Cruiser

 

To be fair, Wayne has advanced a long way past "Danke Schoen" and "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast."

I like turtlenecks; I used to wear them under a button down shirt or Vneck a lot in casual situations.

 

I like turtlenecks under a chunkier sweater but never on their own. Plus, the scarf is just as warm, given an opportunity for another color, and can be removed when going in doors. Whenever, I wear a turtleneck for something other than a ball game or the like, I usually end up trying to pull the collar away from my neck at some point. I do have a black, cable knit turtleneck that my wife really likes. I wear it sometimes, decide that I don't like it and put it away for a couple of weeks.

 

I think they can be a good look - esp. in darker colors - worn with either a sportcoat or a darker suit. Chelsea boots not required, though they don't hurt.