Here's Proof That Every Closet Needs a Black Turtleneck
GC Images1/12Listen, I totally get it: I, too, used to think turtlenecks were too prim and proper to have a place in my closet. With so many other cooler, more fashion-forward things to wear, who has time for something as basic as a turtleneck?
Something changed my mind (and my closet); last winter, I wore a black turtleneck just about every other day. Not only is it the perfect piece to ward off the cold — I mean, obviously — but it went with everything in my wardobe. It layered under my summer dresses, which played into the '90s grunge moment when worn with boots. When I wore it with boyfriend jeans and brogues, it took on a menswear feel. If I was feeling girly and classic, I paired it with a high-waisted skirt and flats. There was no occasion I didn't want to wear my black turtleneck, which managed to make me feel cool and sophisticated at the same time.
Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift apparently feel the same way. They both wore their own takes on the black turtleneck on a BFF date last winter — do you need more convincing? Click through to see 10 examples of black turtlenecks that will have you changing your mind this winter.
2/12Thanks to heat-retaining technology, Uniqlo's sleek Heattech turtlenecks make the best layering pieces.
Uniqlo Heattech turtleneck, $14.90. uniqlo.com
3/12Never worry about coming untucked again with a turtlenecked bodysuit. Magic!
Wolford Colorado bodysuit, $250. wolford.com
4/12We think Taylor would approve of this cropped number.
Alice + Olivia Garrison Cropped Mock-Neck Top, $165. neimanmarcus.com
5/12A sleeveless turtleneck is a great base for layering, but it looks just as cool on its own.
White House Black Market sleeveless turtleneck tunic, $78. whitehouseblackmarket.com
6/12If you're going to invest in a classic, might as well grab one in super-luxurious cashmere, right?
Equipment Oscar cashmere turtleneck sweater, $320. netaporter.com
9/12Play with the season's mod trend by picking up a short sleeved turtleneck to wear with printed pants and A-line minis.
Zara funnel collar top, $39.90. zara.com
10/12An oversized knit is the perfect super-cozy option when temperatures drop.
Wilfred Free Lin sweater, $165. aritzia.com
