The Thin Turtleneck Is 100% the White T-Shirt of Winter — 3 Simple Ways I Layer Mine

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.

Here, you can see this white turtleneck barely peeks out from under the neckline and cuffs of my sweater, bringing a little more dimension to an otherwise supersimple outfit.

To really show off your layering, give the ole sweater hair tuck a try.

Everlane The Cotton Turtleneck Tee ($28)

Tibi Cashmere Mini Pullover ($695)

American Eagle Cozy Crew Neck Sweater ($20, originally $50)

Agolde Pinch Waist High Rise Kick Jeans ($168)

Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans ($98)

Bottega Veneta Cassette Bag ($1,900)

Massimo Dutti Braided Leather Crossbody Bag ($150)

Miista Olga Stretch Bootie ($395)

Aurate Infinity Ring ($120)

Zoe Lev 14k Gold Initial Bracelet ($195)

Tiny Letter Bracelet ($27)

Tiary Pave Charm Hoop Earrings ($253)

Baublebar Niata Large 18k Gold Vermeil Huggies ($68)

I love layering a thin turtleneck under a button-down shirt in the Winter. It's warmer and feels a bit more exciting than donning either piece on its own.

For a trendier and more textured take on this look, I went for an oversize vegan-leather shirt (fastening a single snap at my waistline to define my shape a bit more) and paired it with straight-leg jeans, black boots, and a sleek bag.

As you can see, this look is less about the turtleneck itself, but it's a simple base that actually creates a lot more impact than you'd expect.

Pixie Market Black Vegan Leather Shirt ($145)

H&M Short Turtleneck Top ($10)

Agolde High Rise Kick Pinch Waist Jeans ($178)

Lost Ink High Waist Straight Leg Jeans ($64)

Dear Frances Cube Boot ($550)

Seven Dials Nicole Mid-Calf Boots ($55, originally $70)

Sharkchaser Triangle Shoulder Bag ($720)

Charles & Keith Brown Rectangular Top Handle Bag ($53)

Celine Square Acetate Sunglasses ($460)

Carolina Lemke Plenty Sunglasses ($40, originally $75)

Barbela Diamond Wilder Ring ($1,150)

Missoma Lucy Williams Gold Pave Ridge Ring ($72)

Roxanne Assoulin The Mixer Bracelet ($85-$415)

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.

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.

Here's a closer look at my low-key layering.

Zara Faux Fur Sweater ($40)

Zara Turtleneck Soft-Touch Top ($18)

Agolde Pinch High Rise Kick Jeans ($168)

Topshop Raw Denim Indigo Jeans ($95)

Apparis Laure Chocolat Faux-Fur Coat ($415)

Mango Heel Leather Ankle Boot ($130)

Miista Yana Bootie ($485)

By Far Lada 50Mm Ankle Boots ($351, originally $585)

Polène Number Seven Bag ($480)

Urban Outfitters Jackie Croc Embossed Crossbody Bag ($39)

Le Specs Air Heart Sunglasses ($69)

Zoe Chicco 14k Personalized Rounded Rectangle Necklace ($495)

Adornmonde Rogan Gold Necklace ($108)