Maybe you've associated turtlenecks with older — yes, chic — but older women. I think of my mom or, more often, Diane Keaton [1]. That's not a bad thing, but it's certainly not in line with a cooler, contemporary look we're hoping to achieve. Fortunately, these are.
Inside we've handpicked a few street style stars who have revived the turtleneck with easy, fashion-girl-minded styling [2], plus we hit the virtual racks to bring you a set of seriously chic turtleneck sweaters — the kind that feel effortless and youthful, never stuffy. Just scroll to change your mind about the classic sweater.
Source: Instagram user damselindior [3]
Turtleneck Sweater Street Style
Give the turtleneck a contemporary twist by adding a boxy fit to slim, ankle-crop skinnies and chic flats.
Turtleneck Sweater Street Style
Whoever said turtlenecks weren't sexy clearly never saw one like this — with split sides.
Turtleneck Sweater Street Style
Sweater weather calls for cozy turtlenecks made even more chic with a belt at the waist and slim, leather leggings.
Turtleneck Sweater Street Style
For the classic look, there's nothing more timeless than a fitted turtleneck sweater to complement an open coat.
Gap Turtleneck Sweater
Merino turtleneck sweater [4] ($60)
Madewell Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater
Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater in Stripe [5] ($110)
Current/Elliott Colorblock Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
Charlotte Gainsbourg for Current/Elliott Colorblock Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater [6] ($448)
Adam Lippes Turtleneck Tunic
Adam Lippes Cashmere & Wool Turtleneck Tunic [7] ($690)
H&M Turtleneck Sweater
H&M Knit Turtleneck Sweater [8] ($30)
AQUA Turtleneck Sweater
AQUA Turtleneck Zip Detail CropSweater [9] ($68)
Alexander Wang Turtleneck
Alexander Wang Bubble Wrap Turtleneck [10] ($995)
Alice + Olivia Colorblock Turtleneck
Alice + Olivia Colorblock Turtleneck Knit Sweater [11] ($297)
Helmut Lang Turtleneck Sweater
Helmut Lang Angora-blend turtleneck sweater [12] ($875)
Banana Republic Faux-Fur Turtleneck
BR Monogram Faux-Fur Turtleneck [13] ($98)
Maje Turtleneck Sweater
Maje Glaive textured-knit sweater [14] ($385)
Barneys New York Sleeveless Turtleneck
Barneys New York Sleeveless Cowl-Neck Sweater [15] ($595)
Vince Turtleneck Sweater
Vince Chevron Turtleneck Sweater [16] ($345)
Free People Cozy Luxe Turtleneck
Free People Cozy Luxe Turtleneck [17] ($350)
DKNYC Oversized Turtleneck Sweater
DKNYC Oversized Turtleneck Sweater [18] ($120)
Townsen Ciao Turtleneck Sweater
Townsen Ciao Turtleneck Sweater [19] ($198)
Tibi Turtleneck Top
Tibi Cropped Sleeve Turtleneck Top [20] ($375)
Forever 21 Boxy Turtleneck Sweater
FOREVER 21 Boxy Turtleneck Sweater [21] ($23)
Kate Spade New York Turtleneck
Kate Spade New York Shimmer Turtleneck [22] ($298)
Zara Striped Turtleneck Sweater
Zara Striped Rollneck Sweater [23] ($60)