10th Commandment: October 16
Oct 16, 2013
Dear Belle,
My longtime favorite (only?) black turtleneck sweater is no longer wearable, and I’ve had a hard time finding a replacement. I want something that isn’t super-tight and clingy, but not so loose that it looks like a sweatshirt. And no ribbing. Just a nice smooth black turtleneck sweater that I can wear to work, out in the evening, etc.
SLK
Perhaps the best way to answer this question is in the 10th Commandment post.
Elected Official
Equipment Oscar Turtleneck (Net-a-Porter, $318)
Hill Staffer
Neiman Marcus Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater ($150)
Paid Intern
Julie Solid Turtleneck (Club Monaco, $79)
Plus-size: Land’s End Fine Gauge Turtleneck ($59) Petite: Lord & Taylor Neutrals Cashmere Turtleneck ($104)
I also think Land’s End is a great source for this kind of thing. I’ve got a cashmere black turtleneck from them that I love and wear pretty much everywhere (work, church, out). It’s substantial without being heavy, and it looks great plain or layered under a scarf, vest, etc. I loved it so much I bought another in navy, and now they’re my winter wardrobe workhorses.
How on earth does one wear turtlenecks without looking like a giraffe? I can never seem to pull one off without looking like my neck is either insanely long or I look like a bobble head…