by Rachel PughTurtlenecks can serve multiple needs. They can keep your neck warm in the autumn and winter, they can hide any temporary blemishes (I had a minor surgery on my neck once, and thankfully, I owned a multitude of turtlenecks), and they can give a sporty and conservative look to an outfit, resulting in preppy overtones. The turtleneck is here to stay, and for anybody who can relate to any of the above, cheers to turtlenecks of all colors, fits and fabrics.
But sometimes you simply don’t want to go with the excessively sporty look but really have the desire to sport the turtleneck. You’re tired of wearing pants and this season you want to have a softer, more feminine look in the office rather than constantly having your power suits dominate your work environment. How should you tackle this challenge as you shop for new work attire? Keep your turtleneck look and wear a dress as well. Combining both looks will give you just the right amount of femininity while keeping your look sporty and fresh.
The turtleneck dress was a popular item of clothing back in the 1960s. Very mod and superb to wear with high boots, the turtleneck dress simply has a way to always look fresh. It is low maintenance, meaning you don’t have to give it much thought, but rather can just throw it one, zip up your boots, and off you go. This is every busy woman’s dream. If you have a slimmer build, you can get away with wearing the fitted longer turtleneck dress. Whether you choose a short turtleneck dress or long turtleneck dress however, you’ll be sure to be very en vogue as these dresses always seem to be in style and have no near end in sight.
Turtleneck dresses can come in various fabrics. The sweater knit turtleneck dress is perfect for those winter days while the cotton turtleneck dress is better prior to those below freezing temps. If going with the sweater knit, be careful to pick the right thickness for your body type. For example, if you’re curvier, thick cable knit might not be the best fit for you, literally. Looking chunky is not the right look but rather, a fitted dress that has some movement might serve a curvier gal better.
Also, select the design of the dress carefully. I personally have one with a lot of color and designs as well as a black dress with polka dots. I’m careful to keep my entire ensemble very simple when I wear these dresses.
Choose the turtleneck dress this season and next year’s and the next year’s. I currently have one that my mom wore in the 1970s and I still wear it. I’d say that’s a nice shelf life. Stock up on these dresses — they’ll serve a lifetime as part of your wardrobe.
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