Combine Turtlenecks With Other Clothing Correctly!
By: Bimol Bee
Submitted: 2011-12-01 08:00:49 | Word Count: 512
A turtleneck sweater or just a shirt is a kind of clothing characterized by tubular, high, rounded collars. Such pieces of clothing were called turtlenecks for the reason that their collars are fixed to the neck. When combined with a coat, a turtleneck sweater looks as a very elegant article of clothing and can be worn by both men and women. The turtleneck sweaters are available either with long sleeves, or short sleeves, or even without sleeves at all. Short-sleeved turtlenecks can be worn in spring, summer, and fall months when it's still warm enough, while long-sleeved sweaters are recommended to be worn during cold winter months.
Turtlenecks can be manufactured from with different types of materials including cotton, wool, silk, and certainly satin. Nevertheless, most of them are produced from very thick materials, for instance, wool and cotton. As for short-sleeved turtlenecks, they are not difficult to wear and can be presented as casual or formal depending on the clothing you're going to combine them with. Still, the right of choosing clothes belongs to you.
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According to the viewpoint of the greater part of style experts, short-sleeved turtlenecks shouldn't exceed the waistline, and can seldom go down to the individual's hip. This kind of sweaters is in stark contrast with long-sleeved turtlenecks which can go too loose and even cover an individual's hips. Turtleneck tops are extremely stylish, but they are not only glamorous for women; they can go well not only with such bottoms as skirts and tights, but also pants. As you can see, they are very functional.
Generally, A-line skirts should be the major option to go perfect with short-sleeved mock turtleneck shirts. Almost any cut and shape of the skirt can go under this excellent match. Besides, an A-line skirt matches almost every body size, especially for women having bigger hip sizes. Any woman or girl can make her outfit even more attractive by pairing their turtleneck with bold prints; nevertheless, try not to go overboard with your over-the-top prints.
Besides, short-sleeved mock turtleneck shirts can be perfectly combined with miniskirts and blouses. In fact, this is a wonderful option for slender girls and women with long, lean legs. It's a well-known fact that miniskirts with pleated designs create an overall complex outfit if combined with turtlenecks. Nevertheless, this interesting combination of short-sleeved turtleneck tops and miniskirts is more suitable for casual occasions. Besides, a woman is recommended to combine the turtleneck top with a mini denim skirt.
If you want to have a rather formal look, consider a formal skirt, for instance, a pencil skirt, and try it in combination with a turtleneck. You're going to be impressed with the result! The most formal look can be achieved with combination of a tight-fitting, knee-length skirt and a short-sleeved turtleneck garment. To get more formality, one can always add a wonderful blazer. Besides, a turtleneck can be paired with a pair of knee-high black leather boots and impress everybody with the effect. There're people enjoying mixing and matching their clothing under their blazers.
