Hi, it's Nicolò, here we go again for an episode of Très Bien Habillé, the weekly video to be well rolled ...
Uh no, well undermined.
Forgive my slip, I was already on the topic of the day... Indeed, today we are going to talk about this emblematic piece that is THE TURTLE NECK!
Concerning the cut, color and style, I will give you some basic tips for choosing the right one. And then I also added a few little secrets, notably on how you can “twist this collar”.
1. The magic of the turtleneck
Yes, this room is “magical”.
Magical, because it is able to give a touch of sophistication to almost any fall or winter outfit, with very little effort. And what’s more, it works for many styles .
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It's almost a little too easy, isn't it?
Perhaps it should be banned, for the sake of fairness with other sweaters?
... Regardless, it's still legal at the moment.
And that’s good, especially for bald men , since it provides them with additional visual benefit.
2. The thin turtleneck
The basic. Goes everywhere. The one that slips under a jacket, a coat, a jacket, an overshirt... Come on, let's be crazy, we even realize that it doesn't look so bad under a simple casual shirt!
A layering of a camel sweater, under a light blue denim overshirt... Herself UNDER a thick wool cardigan with large navy ribs... Who? Who can do this for you, besides your friend the turtleneck?
It's the world upside down ?
No sir, it's called layering.
Its finesse allows it to play many roles , and even to execute those famous “collar twists” that I spoke to you about above.
Note also that in the image above, it is not even a “real” thin turtleneck.
We are more on “light-middle” weight. And even then, layering remains very easy!
3. The thick turtleneck
The thick turtleneck is less flexible than the thin turtleneck.
...No but I mean, in terms of style. Yes, yes... Of course it stretches less.
It does not allow as many layering possibilities
It also does not allow for these small variations in the way the collar is worn.
But then why is it still an incredible piece?
...Because, pardon the expression, it's a big deal.
SEH Kelly.
It allows great visual richness via multiple knitting stitches , thick ribbing , or even cables , and gives the opportunity for materials to express themselves fully.
Do you want a thin, ultra-textured sweater? Good luck. Or you will have to pay for very luxurious mixes of materials. At a price that would probably get you a nice chunky turtleneck.
Altea Milano.
Want some visual roughness on a chunky turtleneck? No problem: moss stitch, English rib, gauge variations, multiple twisted threads to obtain effects... it's almost made for that.
A nice chunky turtleneck can be very expensive, but it's arguably the type of knit with the greatest potential for "Wow!" .
4. The cut
If I say "fitted, but not too tight" , I suspect that it won't surprise anyone.
When I say "adjusted", I really mean "adjusted". Like here, for example. Not "tight", not loose either.
And for good reason: in the past, this piece had fallen into disuse, and I think that the extra-large and falling cuts with which we were able to see it were able to contribute to this. (That, and some pretty ugly colors)
This isn't the only good way to wear it though.
There are probably a whole bunch of them, but I would like to give you a second alternative which also emphasizes the silhouette , but is not necessarily fitted...
5. Complexion, color and beard
The question of our complexion and the colors that suit it is a vast subject, constantly debated.
Some minimize its importance, others only see that. And in any case, I've never read a truly convincing and exhaustive attempt to theorize precisely what color goes on which skin.
So I'm not going to go into it in detail, but I'll just say that: yes, in my opinion, it matters. Particularly for pieces worn close to the face.
A photo from Tricot Paris. In my opinion, the "offbeat" side is deliberately assumed for the shoot. In real life though, the model really wouldn't be helped by this sweater color.
And if I'm not the most obsessive on this point either, note that in the case of the turtleneck , it is a more important parameter than usual.
Logical, since it is not only a top, but a top that covers your entire neck down to the base of your face. You must therefore pay particular attention to how it suits your complexion.
And finally: rah, the beard!
No no, I'm not tired of it...
"The beard", that's what I want to end on: imagine that the beard (even modest and sparse) has a mysterious power which allows you to wear top colors that you would have difficulty wearing otherwise...
PS: in this video, I wear...
- A fine BonneGueule camel turtleneck .
- Then a thick dark green turtleneck from Altea Milano.
