[chris2008]

I never wore them before, but now as I am analyzing men's fashion more closely, I think a turtleneck gives a man a very sleek, attractive look.

I just ordered a couple of them.

Chris

 

[clothesboy]

5) The man has no body fat.

If you're not skinny, they look ridiculous and accentuate your weight.

I don't see this. I also don't believe large men (Sydney Greenstreet) can't wear double breasted suits. I don't get any snide comments when I wear mine but I'm very selective with my hearing.:icon_smile:

 

[ChicagoTrad]

I like them, though I only wear the cotton turtlenecks as a base layer under a pullover or sweater. In that case, it's usually more to keep warm (fall or spring golf, or yard work) than to make a fashion statement. I own one black merino wool turtleneck I do wear under a black cashmere sports coat. I like the look but can't tell if it makes me look evil, aloof or...as Cruiser noted earlier...like Illya Kuryakin or Banacek.:icon_smile_big:

I always have a bunch of them around the house for weekend outdoor and dog walking duties as they are perfect for the cold days when you want to layer a sweater over them.

I also wear them with suits and sportcoats on occasion. It is a good look and when you go out for dinners and drinks it is a nice way to make a suit more casual and relaxed.

 

[TMMKC]

Does anyone remember the name of the Asian symphony conductor who always wore white turtlenecks under his formal tails? Truly awful, then again it was the 70s and 80s!

 

[boatshoe]

Does anyone remember the name of the Asian symphony conductor who always wore white turtlenecks under his formal tails? Truly awful, then again it was the 70s and 80s!

Seiji Ozawa

 

[Bog]

Does anyone remember the name of the Asian symphony conductor who always wore white turtlenecks under his formal tails? Truly awful, then again it was the 70s and 80s!

Even Captain Haddock wore a propper shirt with formal dress.

 

[15402]

I own one turtleneck and every time I wear it I wonder why I bought it.

 

[release the hounds]

I only wear turtleneck sweaters. They always look good. Also, they fulfill a specific need within the wardrobe, that is, keeping you from getting a sore throat. As always, if you are true to yourself, the weather will drive your mode of dress. Like I said though, only sweaters for me because if I'm wearing a turtleneck, it must be below 40 out and wearing cotton simply wouldn't be worth it. To be honest your only other option is a scarf. The only thing worse than freezing would be to look like you are freezing.

 

[Siwash]

Rather timely thread as I just received 3 new Toscano merino turtlenecks from STP yesterday. They say they are from a Zegna mill and seem well made,are soft and fit well, and for $30 each what the hell.

I will wear them along with the other 2 I have, on weekends with jeans or cords, occasionally as business casual with tweed or flannel slacks, but probably not with a sport coat, but perhaps. Definitely with chukkas or chelsea's

i can understand the aversion if one hasn't been a regular wearer in the past. It is a dramatic look. I agree it will not work for everyone, inparticular those guys who have skinny necks and the sweater is loose..kinda creepy..I myself am on the big guy side so I won't have that problem.

I have a picture of myself with some friends that has been on my shelf for some time, init I am wearing a black turtleneck, if I had a nickel for everytime a female visitor made a "wow very GQ" comment...which I take as positive...I say throw caution to the wind, but 1 good quality Turtleneck and give it a try, make sure you shave well that day.

 

[JohnRov]

Being tall and skinny with a long neck, I really like turtleneck sweaters. They give some bulk and break up the long line of my neck. Mocks on the other hand, do the opposite IMO.

 

[rbstc123]

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

Cruiser

+1
That being said......I don't own one but would and will because....I can:icon_smile_big:!

 

[Blueboy1938]

Have them . . .

. . . but haven't been wearing them lately. I guess that's because I'm not outdoors in cold enough weather and get too warm inside with one on.

 

[Lagavulin16]

No. Not even if it was made from the most luxurious fabric in the world. Still no.

 

[Flanderian]

The cream colored cashmere one I wore today was cozy. Went rather well with loden toggle coat and POW flannels too! :icon_smile_big:

 

[eyedoc2180]

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 was struggling with an answer to this, as I have many t-necks and many more second thoughts. They can give an awful, 80s look. Beau provides us with a good practical answer. You do have to admit, the ladies look great in them. Bill

 

[comrade]

When I lived in Chicago some twenty years ago they were the perfect
accompaniment for a tweed jacket from Chipp I with a British Warm,
also from Chipp I or a Greatcoat from Invertere. We're talking
5 degrees F at midday. They also proved to be something of a
chick-magnet. But then, being reasonably well-dressed in Chicago
at the time, was itself a distinction. Now that I live in the Bay Area,
turtlenecks are usually too warm even in what passes for winter.

 

[dshell]

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.

I might dispute that. The look is classic in the sense that a traditional guernsey jumper can be worn with either side forward and looks similar to the mock turtleneck.

 

[eyedoc2180]

I might dispute that. The look is classic in the sense that a traditional guernsey jumper can be worn with either side forward and looks similar to the mock turtleneck.

Yeah, what he said.

 

[Mannix]

I like turtlenecks, don't wear then too often. Unlike some people here I do like the turtleneck and sportcoat combination....