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Contrary to golden foliage, or pumpkin spice–themed—well, everything—when it comes to fashion, the most important reason to love fall is simply because it’s the best time of year to layer up. Thankfully, this year, fall’s most important piece is the long-sleeve turtleneck. Whether it’s covered in eye-popping prints or just in a basic solid, the trusty knit was seen all over the Fall 2019 runways—worn underneath cropped sweaters at R13, slip dresses at Simone Rocha, and even making appearances at Chloé, Paco Rabanne, and Fendi. After all, turtlenecks are thin, but cozy; stylish, yet practical; and, when it comes to dressing warm, they look just as good worn alone as they do mixed in with the rest of your fall wardrobe. Whatever your fall aesthetic might be, there’s a turtleneck ready to complement it: from monochrome ribbed styles (the key to a prepster look when styled under a blazer), to frilly ruffles under a dress for a contemporary twist on classic Victoriana, or even as a means of mixing in more cutting-edge prints for seasonal trend lovers. Here, 24 choices (and four reasons) why you need to add at least a few of these turtlenecks to your rotation this fall, and throughout the winter months. You’ll be sure to thank us come spring.
The Very Best Basic
Basic layering begins with, well, basic layers. Investing in good quality, minimal turtlenecks—a wardrobe staple!—is a must for the fall and winter months. Available in fine-ribbed knits, stretchy cotton, and fitted cashmere, you can’t go wrong with these foundation pieces in versatile solids like black, gray, white, and even green.
Into the Wild Prints
Feeling wild? These floral- and animal-print tops are the perfect pop of pattern for layering—or wearing alone if you’re searching for a statement-making look. Try a zebra-print top under a black blazer to start, then add some contrast with a layered floral-print turtleneck under a loud sweater; alternatively, spruce up a boring coat by sporting one on its own. Whether it’s flashing a full sleeve of print, or semi-exposed on a high neck, these printed styles are guaranteed to liven up any fall or winter outfit.
Here’s a fall styling hack—this assortment of long-sleeve silhouettes goes way beyond your basic turtlenecks. Delightful details and atypical textures bring new meaning to the layering game. With technical printed pleats, animal-print-inspired velvets, and dramatic ruffled details around the neckline, these will be sure to give any fall outfit an added flair. Give a mock neck dress new meaning with a decorative blouse underneath, add some edge to a pinafore dress with a zip-front polo knit, or breathe new life into a coat by adding black velvet flounce sleeves.
Out-Of-This-World Layering
Both tie-dye and marble print were spotted all over the runways for both the current fall, and the upcoming spring, collections. Add a layer of the abstract-print trend to all of your seasonal looks for a splash of something cooler—and, of course, an easy way to hop on this seasonal style.
