Por Antonio Montaño
High neck sweaters (turtle or mock neck) are a true basic of the male closet.But what is it? Basically it is a sweater with a neck that bends down to leave less skin exposed to the cold and, therefore, one of the stellar garments in the autumn and winter.It is generally used with a cut more adjusted to the body and, although it gained a lot of popularity in the 70s, today and will always be in a trend.
Why do we like the sweater with a turtle neck so much?Because with him we always manage to look elegant and give us a lot of sophistication to the second one to carry it.It is also the most practical and versatile on a day -to -day basis.Not for nothing manages to look very good for formal pants, a sack and shoes but also with white jeans and tennis (in the purest style of Steve Jobs).It is perfect for formal and informal events equally;There's no doubt.However, no matter how much you think that with this garment there is zero margin of error, you should know that it does have failures in its use.Which are?Here we list them so that you avoid them at all costs.
#1: Take an ultra adjusted
While a cut more tight to the body is usually used, you should avoid buying one that is all muddy and looks like those shirts that surfers usually wear to cover the sun's rays.Find a sweater whose fit go to your body type so that your physical qualities truly highlight and do not become your worst style enemy.Neither very tight, nor very comfortable.That is the key.
#2: Use thick underwear or shirt with buttons below
One of the elementary rules of how to use a turtle neck sweater for men.As we said in the previous point, this garment is usually used, so carrying thick underwear or buttons shirts, it will only make them mark and appear unwanted packages in your figure.The most advisable thing is that this sweater is your first layer of clothing and then put a bag or a coat on it.
#3: Use necklaces below or above
Very similar to the previous point, only in this case we refer to jewelry.Avoid using striking and large necklaces below your high -neck sweaters so that those packages do not arise.Now, if you want to carry this same accessory above your neck, we can assure you that all your look will cease to be formal and rather it will seem that you are like the Italian mafia (and not in the good sense of style).Remember that the purpose of the turtle neck is to look clean and sober.
#4: Take many layers on top
We know that layering is that winter trend that never goes out of style.However, we advise you not to abuse the use of layers when you carry a turns.Less is, don't forget.
#5: Choose very thick fabrics
For example, if your back is very wide and choose thick tissues in your high -neck sweater, they can make it even more;And that the only thing that will do is that your body looks disproportionate.Similarly, if your complexion is robust, you may add volume with the textures of the garment.We recommend using something lighter and thin fabrics.