The Turtleneck: One Piece I Can't Live Without

I Don’t Want TO live without my turtleneck sweaters in the winter months.

They are the one sweater I replace year after year and they are the piece I always pack in my get-away bag.

The last few weekends we have been venturing out and enjoying the English countryside; the turtleneck has been in my bag each time. I have worn it with my Capri woollen pants, my leather leggings and even under my sweater dress when the temperatures were much lower than expected.

Ever since my first viewing of Funny Face and my last of Something’s Gotta Give I have been a fan.

I know when I wear a turtleneck I feel quite put together and when I don’t know what top to wear, it is an easy choice.

(Between us, I also like the turtleneck style because it covers the neck – don’t get me started about the neck, a conversation for another day – but I do appreciate the high rolling nature of this cover-all jumper.)

I like the way a turtleneck flatters the jaw line and whether hair is short or long it adds a defining line.

The turtleneck sweater has been a wardrobe staple for so many years.

I think of the many iconic women photographed by the legends in their roll necks. Simplicity and elegance are the words I would use to describe the way this sweater compliments an outfit; think all black with slim fitting pants, a fine or generous turtleneck (depending on the occasion) and your favourite shoes. An easy win/win look with pumps, flats or booties.

There is something quite youthful and smart about a turtleneck.

When in doubt look no further. This turtleneck is our true fashion friend. xv.

The Can’t-Live-Without Turtleneck

eileen fisher turtleneck // ***halogen long sleeve // press drape knit

**joseph high neck sweater // joseph roll neck merino // brunello cucinelli roll neck cashmere

images, ola rudnicka and michelle dockery by boo george for vogue china