How to Layer a Turtleneck in the Winter
The Thin Turtleneck Is 100% the White T-Shirt of Winter — 3 Simple Ways I Layer Mine
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I love a good turtleneck. So much so that I wish I could wear them year-round (but don't worry, I'm not insane). I eagerly await the Fall and Winter months when it's acceptable for me to bust out my assortment, and as I'm sure you can imagine, it's vast: chunky knits, fitted mock-necks (technically not a turtleneck, but close enough), and ribbed styles are the styles I wear most. While I'm totally an equal turtleneck opportunist, my absolute favorites are tissue-thin styles I can easily tuck into jeans, high-rise pants, and skirts as well as comfortably layer under sweaters, dresses, and shirts sans bulk. I'm also here for a good turtleneck bodysuit; it's the ultimate piece for achieving a seamless look. To put it simply, what a white t-shirt is to many, a thin turtleneck is to me. An utterly essential basic I can't live without.
One of my go-to outfit formulas is a thin turtleneck tucked into high-rise jeans with boots in cool weather; it is super flattering, is easy to throw on, and always looks polished, though effortlessly so. But when I need to bundle up a bit more or simply want to experiment with layers, a thin turtleneck can really transform an outfit, even if it's just barely peeking out from under a cozy knit, button-down shirt, or sweatshirt.
To give you a visual on just how easy layering a turtleneck is, I've snapped a few pics detailing three superwearable looks. From a vegan-leather-shirt-and-jeans formula to a double-sweater situation (fear not, I'll break this down), ahead, my guide to layering a simple turtleneck IRL. While these looks err on the side of minimalist, I promise, the results are anything but boring. Plus, I've shopped out all three of my outfits head to toe, including most of my exact pieces and similar styles.
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a Sweater
A white turtleneck is my absolute favorites for layering. While I love styling mine with all of the neutral tops in my closet, it really pops under brighter colors and fun prints while at the same time grounding them so they feel more wearable and less loud.
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a Sweater
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a Sweater
Everlane The Cotton Turtleneck Tee
Tibi Cashmere Mini Pullover
American Eagle Cozy Crew Neck Sweater
Agolde Pinch Waist High Rise Kick Jeans
Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans
Bottega Veneta Cassette Bag
Massimo Dutti Braided Leather Crossbody Bag
Miista Olga Stretch Bootie
Aurate Infinity Ring
Zoe Lev 14k Gold Initial Bracelet
Tiny Letter Bracelet
Tiary Pave Charm Hoop Earrings
Baublebar Niata Large 18k Gold Vermeil Huggies
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a Shirt
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a Shirt
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a Shirt
Pixie Market Black Vegan Leather Shirt
H&M Short Turtleneck Top
Agolde High Rise Kick Pinch Waist Jeans
Lost Ink High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Dear Frances Cube Boot
Seven Dials Nicole Mid-Calf Boots
Sharkchaser Triangle Shoulder Bag
Charles & Keith Brown Rectangular Top Handle Bag
Celine Square Acetate Sunglasses
Carolina Lemke Plenty Sunglasses
Barbela Diamond Wilder Ring
Missoma Lucy Williams Gold Pave Ridge Ring
Roxanne Assoulin The Mixer Bracelet
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a V-Neck Sweater
When it's freezing out, there's no other option but to cloth your body is as many layers as possible, though it's hard not to feel like the Michelin Man or Joey in that episode of Friends where he wears all of Chandler's clothes. An easy way to cover up sans bulk is to layer a thin turtleneck under a V-neck sweater.
How to Layer a Turtleneck: Under a V-Neck Sweater
While I chose to layer an oatmeal turtleneck under a white V-neck sweater, this combination works well with pretty much any combination of neutral colors (white and grey, camel and brown, navy and white) but also works with brighter colors, too. I love a white turtleneck layered under a solid shade like red, cobalt, yellow, or Kelly green.
