Men's turtleneck, also known as a golf sweater, is considered by fashion stylists to be a must-have item in the wardrobe of the stronger sex. The designers' love for these clothes is explained quite simply - the functionality of the turtleneck makes it easy to fit it into any stylistic direction.
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Men's turtlenecks are worn almost all year round: winter, off-season and even cold summer are perfect for creating an image based on them.
Like many modern fashion items, the turtleneck was originally a piece of workwear. It was worn with pleasure by divers, later by pilots and motorcycle racers. And only thanks to Pierre Cardin and the legendary Beatles, the golf sweater began to be worn by all men.
Today, the men's turtleneck is represented by a wide range of models that amazes not only with materials for its tailoring, but also with textures and color palette.
Stylists recommend choosing a cotton golf sweater when getting acquainted with this wardrobe item. Allowedinclusion of artificial threads, but within 10%. For further experiments, cashmere, woolen, linen models, as well as those sewn from microfiber, are suitable. Each of these fabrics is oriented to a specific season, which should be considered when compiling a wardrobe.
Men's turtleneck, as a rule, is a simple tight-fitting sweater, complemented by a narrow long neck. But this is not enough for fashion designers, and therefore they boldly experiment both with the shape of the collar and with the “body” of the product. So, in winter turtlenecks, a design in the form of braids or elastic bands is actively used. Inserts made of leather or contrasting materials are also popular.
Fashionable turtlenecks for the stronger sex are made in the widest color palette. But a simple black turtleneck is considered a classic. She is spectacular and sometimes becomes a hallmark of a man, as, for example, in the image of Steve Jobs. The same applies to all solid color golf sweaters.
However, lately, designers are increasingly experimenting with patterned turtlenecks. Checks, stripes, color grading, its opposition - all this fits perfectly into a fashionable wardrobe and allows you to deviate from some of the rules for wearing the item in question.
Fashion looks
Men's turtleneck is firmly established in three main styles - casual, college and classic.
Very often in fashion shows for successful gentlemen, a turtleneck is combined with a suit, worn under a shirt or as an independentsweaters under the coat. In the classical direction, its combination can be carried out both in opposition to the rest of the objects of the image, and in keeping in a single color palette.
College style allows you to combine a turtleneck with tweed jackets, blazers, bomber jackets. Complement the image with classic trousers and boots or moccasins.
The casual style is the freest in terms of turtleneck combination options. In it, a turtleneck can be an independent wardrobe item, especially when it comes to its summer version. So, for the hot season, a golf sweater made of the finest fabric is chosen, and its sleeves can be either traditionally long or shortened to the middle of the shoulder. The summer look is built on loose-fitting trousers, moccasins and a belt a few tones darker than a turtleneck. In this case, it is better to forget about socks.
No matter how the turtleneck is included in the image, it should be remembered that it cannot be tucked into trousers, and the length of the sleeve with the arm freely lowered should reach the wrist line.
Follow these simple rules to create perfect looks.
