Monday, September 26, 2011

Trendspotting: Return of the Turtleneck

And to address the first and foremost elephant in this room: there is good reason turtlenecks are called turtlenecks, this wasn’t just a case of let’s group a style and animal together for shits. Like, you know, a cowl neck. No, no, turtles don’t have necks. I mean, they do, but only when they stick their heads out of their shells. As will we, only we stick our heads far out of the our knits. Simple explanation, I know, but this isn’t the discovery channel, it’s a fashion blog and whoever told you I was well-rounded was…lying. And so now I talk about something I am slightly better versed in: hiding necks! And fashion. While it’s 82 degrees today, Pat Kiernan says it’ll be getting chillier so I say, let turtlenecks have the inevitable moment rearing it’s neckless head. I’m taking this neck thing real far, aren’t I? Whatever. Most prevalently spotted on Celine and Jil Sander runways last Fall…

Celine, F/W 2011
Jil Sander, F/W 2011

I say we give it a real go. If at the very least because it’s a good test in the reintroduction of age-old man repellers to our current closets. Isn’t there something so Diane Keaton x The First Wives Club about a turtleneck? Maybe that’s why the Rev from 7th Heaven her husband left her. They’ll keep us warm–the turtlenecks, not Diane and her movie–and make for fun new layering prospects. On an unrelated note, we should applaud floral print booties and another: I’m not saying you have to wear a spider man head-covering too, but if you want to, I won’t stop you. Below now, find ways to incorporate the turtleneck into your closet. Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now. I think I’m drunk. On life!

 
By golly, this is fun. 
Outfit #1: Splendid turtleneck shown to be worn under Thakoon striped sweater with bright purple taffeta Miu Miu skirt. Finish off the look with velvet sandals. Velvet is having a moment in and of itself too. These are by Topshop. Getter to repeller with Happy Socks. 
Outfit #2: Man about town. Only this man is actually a woman. Start with a plaid blouse, this ones By Malene Birger and try a sleeveless turtleneck pullover to bring shit home. Counterprint your plaid with stripes a la Thakoon pant and finish with some more velvet, this time in Alexander McQueen slipper formation. 
And Outfit #3: Anyone looking for something to wear come the Jewlidays? No? How about Paris Fashion Week? Good thing I’ve got your back on both counts with just one outfit. Colorblocking knit turtleneck gets a check chez Vince. Work tucked into a white midi skirt by Ever. Give it the kiss of chic with Alaia lace up booties and show your counterparts how colorful your soul is with a fuschia pink jacket, by D&G.;

This was fun. Thank you, come again.

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