How to Style a Turtleneck Under a Sweater

Similar sweater  |  Similar top (also here)

Similar jeans  |  Black flats

I am always looking for new ways to style mom-friendly basics. If you read this post, then you know I'm all about the turtleneck. But I've never been brave enough to wear one with a sweater. A number of times I have tried the combination in my wardrobe, only to immediately take it off. It just never looked good. I knew it was a hit or miss thing. But yesterday I had an idea to combine my striped turtleneck with a flowy, lighter knit, boat-neck sweater. And it worked. Hooray, a new momsemble!

So this is what I have found about the turtleneck + sweater combo:
- A striped turtleneck is easiest to style. With a solid colored one, it's too easy to start looking like someone from an awkward family photo. Especially if you wear a printed sweater with it

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- The neckline of the sweater is crucial. If it's a crew neck that sits too close to the neck you'll look run into the same problem as above. A v neck is a bad idea too, unless you really want to look like this stud:

- Layers help. The more layers, the less awkward it looks. Put on a blazer, jacket, or coat and it'll instantly help with either of the issues above. Evidence A:

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- A turtleneck under a turtleneck sweater is a great combination. And so much coziness.

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So what are your thoughts on the turtleneck + sweater combo? Is it just a DIY turtleneck sweater? Is this one of those trends that just isn't cool, even though we're told that it should be cool?

Now to conquer my next styling challenge: a turtleneck under a dress.



Other ways I've styled: striped turtleneck

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