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Bringing Back the Classic Turtleneck

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wilfrid Laurier chapter.

Although the days of our mothers picking out our outfits are long behind us, the memories of cozy turtlenecks will forever stay. Now with 20 years under our belts, we were bound to see this 90’s trend come back in style. Collegiettes, we are super excited to see the return of our favorite high-rise necks on campus this season. It’s time to relive our childhood and accessorize those turtlenecks 2015-style.

It may seem impossible to do at first; how could we possibly pull off a style we rocked in our toddler days? But it’s simpler than we think. The key is to wear basic outerwear and shoes with minimal accessories. Turtlenecks are a statement in themselves, meaning they are perfect to throw on and rush out the door without worrying about scarves and necklaces. Here are 7 outfits incorporating turtlenecks to help you flawlessly flaunt this returning trend.

1. The Dress

A turtleneck sweater dress looks like an outfit straight off the runway and works fabulously paired with thigh high boots or socks.

 

2. The Structured Vest

A structured vest gives off professional and sophisticated vibes, perfect for a class presentation or office environment.

3. The Leather Jacket

A cropped leather jacket creates an edgy feeling to this classic 90’s sweater.

4. The Skirt

A flowy skirt glams up the turtleneck by adding a girly flare, perfect for a date or family event.

5. The Sleeveless

A sleeveless turtleneck is an unexpected twist yet gives an elongated and stylish appearance, especially when paired with a vest.

6. The Button-Up

A simple button-up layered under the turtleneck creates a clean, crisp outfit and looks amazing paired with oxford shoes.

7. The Fur Vest

This bold option gives a luxurious feel to the turtleneck and never fails to make a statement.

 

There you have it collegiettes, the misconceptions of this sweater as frumpy or unflattering are officially ideas of the past. Enjoy these 7 ways to get inspired to rock a classic turtleneck this season!

 

Olivia Di Pede

Wilfrid Laurier

Olivia is a fourth year English major with the Management Option at Wilfrid Laurier University and a Style Blogger for Her Campus. In her free time she can be found taking yoga classes, scavenging Sephora and creating content for her personal lifestyle blog. She is a perpetual reader, frequent dancer and lover of the sea. Follow her on instagram @oliviadipede and follow her journey at http://oliviadipede.com
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