Joe's Picks

Jumpers Worth Having in the Right Weight

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Cropped Turtlenecks Worth the Closer Cut RENT THE RUNWAY Toccin Cropped Plaid Turtleneck Black-pink-print Jump to section ↓

$52.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

Red Turtlenecks Worth Building an Outfit Around SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Yellow Red Geometric African Print Half Turtleneck Hem Top yellow-M Jump to section ↓

$23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

Stripe Turtlenecks That Punch Above Their Weight RENT THE RUNWAY Saunders x RTR Burgundy Turtleneck Sweater Red-black-print Jump to section ↓

$65.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

The Textured Turtlenecks Worth Knowing About ELIE TAHARI Silk Pointelle Turtleneck Sweater Jump to section ↓

$174.00 ELIE TAHARI

Turtlenecks for Casual Done Right SELDOM SEEN STYLES Tracy - Oversized Striped Turtleneck Sweater Jump to section ↓

$59.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

Turtlenecks for Winter Worth Packing FALCONERI Falconeri Ultrafine Cashmere Turtleneck Man Melange Wheat Jump to section ↓

$355.00 FALCONERI

Cropped Turtlenecks Worth the Closer Cut

The cropped cut makes a lot of men nervous and we understand why. Years of seeing it done badly, sitting too short and looking accidental rather than considered, will do that. But when a turtleneck hits the right length, just grazing the waistband rather than drowning in fabric, it changes the whole proportion of an outfit. It works especially well with high waisted trousers or a straight leg jean where you actually want that clean break between top and bottom. The turtleneck itself adds structure at the neck without needing a collar, which makes it one of the smarter layering pieces in a cold weather wardrobe. What separates these picks from the ones we passed on is fit through the torso, fabric weight that photographs well and actually keeps you warm, and a crop that reads intentional rather than shrunken. There is a right way to wear this silhouette. These are the pieces that show it.

RENT THE RUNWAY Toccin Cropped Plaid Turtleneck Black-pink-print $52.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

THE WEBSTER Cropped Turtleneck Black $159.00 THE WEBSTER

THE WEBSTER Cropped Turtleneck Fluo Yellow $159.00 THE WEBSTER

RENT THE RUNWAY Peter Som x RTR Cropped Turtleneck Sweater Pink $50.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck, Dark Purple, Small $29.90 UNIQLO USA

IFCHIC Marissa Webb Sloane Turtleneck Sweater $126.00 IFCHIC

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck, Dark Purple $29.90 UNIQLO USA

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck, Black, Medium $29.90 UNIQLO USA

W CONCEPT (US) Turtleneck Pullover $70.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) Unisex Essential Wool Turtleneck Sweater $138.00 W CONCEPT (US)

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's HEATTECH Extra Warm Cashmere Blend Turtleneck, Natural $29.90 UNIQLO USA

ALICE OLIVIA alice + olivia ROBERTA RIBBED TURTLENECK $118.00 ALICE OLIVIA

Red Turtlenecks Worth Building an Outfit Around

Red is the one color most men talk themselves out of and we think that's a mistake worth correcting. A red turtleneck specifically sits in a very useful place. It's bold enough to be the point of an outfit but structured enough in its shape that it never tips into costume territory. Wear it under a camel overcoat and the whole thing looks considered. Wear it with grey flannel trousers and a pair of dark leather boots and you're done. No layering gymnastics required. The turtleneck itself has to earn its keep though. Fabric weight matters. A thin one collapses. A stiff one sits wrong at the neck. What we've been looking for is the kind that holds its roll naturally, moves well, and doesn't pill after three washes. Shade matters too because red covers a lot of ground from brick to cherry to something closer to burgundy. These are the ones that actually justify making red your statement.

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Yellow Red Geometric African Print Half Turtleneck Hem Top yellow-M $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Yellow Red Geometric African Print Half Turtleneck Hem Top yellow- $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

VERONICA BEARD Veronica Beard Wyeth Turtleneck Top Carnelian Red $119.00 VERONICA BEARD

RENT THE RUNWAY Atlein x RTR Turtleneck Sweater Red $56.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Yellow Red Geometric African Print Half Turtleneck Hem Top yellow-S $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

THREDUP (US) Elodie Long Sleeve Turtleneck: Red Tops $12.99 THREDUP (US)

SHOPBOP SPRWMN Short Sleeve Turtleneck Top Red $395.00 SHOPBOP

THREDUP (US) SO Turtleneck Sweater: Red Tops - Size $12.99 THREDUP (US)

RENT THE RUNWAY Ulla Johnson Aurelia Floral Printed Turtleneck Multicolored-red-print $77.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

W CONCEPT (US) Wool Half-turtleneck Knit Top $120.00 W CONCEPT (US)

RENT THE RUNWAY Rachel Antonoff Wildcard Lillian Turtleneck Blue-red-print $141.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

RENT THE RUNWAY Jason Wu Blur Dot Turtleneck Top Multicolored-blue-print $35.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

Stripe Turtlenecks That Punch Above Their Weight

The stripe turtleneck is one of those combinations that should feel risky but almost never does. Something about the structure of the roll neck balances out the visual noise of the stripe, and the result lands somewhere between considered and effortless that takes real skill to manufacture at price points that don't require a second mortgage. We've looked at a lot of these. Most are either too casual to wear with anything other than jeans or cut so awkwardly the stripe runs into itself at the seam. The ones we've pulled here avoid both problems. The stripe work is intentional, the fabric weight is right for layering under a coat without bunching, and the neck rolls sit flat rather than flopping open after two wears. Breton inspired options sit alongside bolder colorblocked takes for the men who want something with a bit more personality. Each one earns its place in a real wardrobe and not just on a product page.

RENT THE RUNWAY Saunders x RTR Burgundy Turtleneck Sweater Red-black-print $65.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

RENT THE RUNWAY Toccin Blake Striped Turtleneck Dress Black-brown-print $98.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

RENT THE RUNWAY Sweet Baby Jamie Sage Stripe Turtleneck Sweater Green-print $78.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

RENT THE RUNWAY Toccin Stripe Turtleneck Dress Black-pink-print $49.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

MARISSA COLLECTIONS Turtleneck Tank $395.00 MARISSA COLLECTIONS

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Art black color contrast stripe print loose turtleneck top navy-M $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

SHOPBOP Proenza Schouler White Label Phyllis Turtleneck $425.00 SHOPBOP

VOGHION GLOBAL Unisex autumn and winter men's turtleneck sweater slim solid color pen stripe pullover base sweater $14.82 VOGHION GLOBAL

W CONCEPT (US) Stripe Turtleneck Sweater_Light Beige $101.00 W CONCEPT (US)

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Art black color contrast stripe print loose turtleneck top navy $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

ZEAGOO Vertical Stripe Knitted Turtleneck Sweater - Black S $9.99 ZEAGOO

ZEAGOO Vertical Stripe Knitted Turtleneck Sweater - Dark Grey M $9.99 ZEAGOO

The Textured Turtlenecks Worth Knowing About

The smooth turtleneck is a known quantity. Most men have figured that one out. What's worth paying more attention to is what texture does to the same silhouette. A waffle knit, a cable pattern, a boucle or a moss stitch adds visual weight and physical warmth in a way that a flat jersey simply cannot, and it makes the piece look more considered without any extra effort on your part. That's the whole appeal. We've been looking specifically at turtlenecks where the fabric construction does real work. Not novelty texture for its own sake, but knit structures that create depth, hold their shape after repeated wear, and photograph better in natural light because there's actually something to catch it. These sit well under a blazer, work alone with tailored trousers, and handle the smart casual middle ground better than most things at this price level. The right textured turtleneck does more than the plain one ever will. These are the ones to know.

ELIE TAHARI Silk Pointelle Turtleneck Sweater $174.00 ELIE TAHARI

W CONCEPT (US) Turtleneck shirt Apparel Gray $60.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) wool textured turtleneck ash brown $91.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) Wool turtleneck knit_Gray $105.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) Wool turtleneck knit_Navy $105.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) High Neck Mock Turtleneck Regular Fit shirt [Ivory] OWWEB $92.00 W CONCEPT (US)

ZEAGOO Everyday Turtleneck Textured Pocket Dress $59.99 ZEAGOO

NATORI Textured Mandalay Turtleneck Wedge Top $59.00 NATORI

Turtlenecks for Casual Done Right

Most men treat the turtleneck like a statement piece when it's actually the opposite. Done right, it's a quieter choice than a shirt and collar combination, cleaner than a crewneck with a t-shirt underneath, and one of the best things you can put on when casual needs to look like you tried without looking like you tried too hard. The problem is fit and fabric. Too much room in the neck and it folds wrong. The wrong yarn and it pills inside a month. We've been looking specifically at options that sit close without feeling restrictive, in weights that work across the year rather than just the depths of winter. Merino is the obvious answer for most situations. A fine gauge cotton option earns its place in the warmer months. These are the turtlenecks that make casual dressing feel considered rather than accidental, and that's a harder thing to find than it sounds.

SELDOM SEEN STYLES Tracy - Oversized Striped Turtleneck Sweater $59.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

DRESTIGE US Goa Goa sweater turtleneck % wool Chile model natural white fit oversize $225.15 DRESTIGE US

RENT THE RUNWAY Rosetta Getty Zip Up Maxi Turtleneck Dress Multicolored-black-print $313.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

RENT THE RUNWAY Afrm Shailene Turtleneck Midi Dress Black-white-print $62.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Artistic black contrast printed loose turtleneck top yellow-M $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Artistic black contrast printed loose turtleneck top yellow-S $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Clothing Half zipper turtleneck sweater men's winter new solid color sweater lazy style all-match casual coat $19.54 VOGHION GLOBAL

Men’s Clothing high-grade half turtleneck sweater men’s loose casual solid color mid-collar knitted bottoming shirt long sleeve inner

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Clothing high-grade half turtleneck sweater men's loose casual solid color mid-collar knitted bottoming shirt long sleeve inner $17.10 VOGHION GLOBAL

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Art black color contrast stripe print loose turtleneck top navy-L $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

VOGHION GLOBAL Man's clothing Casual men's solid color pullover turtleneck men's casual knit sweater $19.17 VOGHION GLOBAL

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Solid Casual Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Knitted Ribbed Slim Fit Pullover Thermal Sweater $14.15 VOGHION GLOBAL

SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US) Art black color contrast stripe print loose turtleneck top navy-S $23.99 SILVERSAL CLOTHING (US)

Turtlenecks for Winter Worth Packing

Packing for winter travel forces a hard edit on your wardrobe and the turtleneck is one of the smartest calls you can make. One piece that handles a cold evening out, a long travel day, and the gap between your coat and your face that a shirt collar was never going to fill. It earns its space in the bag. The problem is most turtlenecks fail the packing test before you even get them home. Too bulky, too prone to looking slept in, or cut so boxy that they read more like a costume than an outfit. We've been looking specifically for options in fine merino and lightweight wool blends that fold small, travel without protest, and arrive looking like you meant it. Fit through the neck matters more than most men think. Too loose and it collapses. Too tight and you spend the whole trip distracted. These get it right.

FALCONERI Falconeri Ultrafine Cashmere Turtleneck Man Melange Wheat $355.00 FALCONERI