Jay Ellis, of HBO's Insecure, knows a turtleneck adds the perfect amount of seasonal swagger under a jacket. Follow his Instagram for more style inspiration. (Photo: @jayrellis)
Simply put, wearing a turtleneck right now tells the world, "I know what's up." Because even though the classic knitwear style has been gaining traction over the last few seasons, a lot of guys are still a little hesitant. And we get it. They can be tricky. But these new turtlenecks have taken a quantum leap away from those wimpy, ill-fitting ones your teacher used to wear. Today's best versions are knit from quality materials, feature unique patterns or bold, punchy colors. You need confidence to pull them off, sure. But they also make such easy work of layering that all you really need to wear them well is a jacket—a black denim jacket, a plaid sport coat or even a military-style field jacket. And the best part? Designers of every stripe have embraced them, so there are options available at investment-level to wallet-friendly prices. Here are a few of our favorites.
Our Favorites
H&M, $59.99
Nordstrom, $119
FYI
Known as a turtleneck here in the States and Canada, in the UK it's called a polo neck or roll-neck and in Australia, a skivvy.
Zara, $39.90
Stella McCartney, $370 / $259
Oversized design
Ami, $395 / $237
FYI
Known as a turtleneck here in the States and Canada, in the UK it's called a polo neck or roll-neck and in Australia, a skivvy.
FYI
Known as a turtleneck here in the States and Canada, in the UK it's called a polo neck or roll-neck and in Australia, a skivvy.