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Dear Regard Stylist,
My friends hate that I love to wear turtlenecks in the fall. But, they do have the tendency to look a bit matronly. How can I make my turtlenecks look chic? 

Priscilla H., San Francisco

Dear Priscilla,

• Turtlenecks are a little tricky. There a few rules to consider first as you put your outfit together.
  
• Your turtleneck should be thin enough to keep you from overheating, and for layering purposes. The thinner fabric is also more figure flattering and will lay better.
  
• If you happen to have a bra size that’s larger than an A cup, or if you carry a bit of weight in your midsection, ribbing and cable knits will only add bulk and stretch out across your chest. This is not a good look, as it will highlight any area you may want to camouflage, so beware.
  
  

In a turtleneck you are very covered up, from neck to navel. Vamp it up a touch by showing a little skin. Adding a twill, official looking jacket will assure that a little vamp doesn’t become overt.

If your outfit needs to be more work appropriate, try a slim fitting turtleneck with a narrow fitting pair of slacks. In either case, use accessories to add visual interest and depth to your turtleneck outfit.

Hope this helps!

                                                              -Micah Riggins


Thanks to Couturious.com  and (Styleyes) for the outfit pictures and shopping details.