The much-loved basic, the turtleneck, can take centre stage depending on how you dress it up. And I’ve detailed my favourite ways to make it stand out below! No excuses not to look fabulous, darling!

Need more Inso? Check out my posts on thigh highs, pleated skirts, chunky platform sneakers, white jeans, Dr Martens, and white boots!

Raspberry slushee

Jeans are dressed up with a pop of a berry-hued turtleneck. Hat or crochet bandana optional (but encouraged).

WHERE TO WEAR

Spring strolls
Coffee
Dancing

Details:

Jeans: Guess
Leather Jackets: Danier (vintage)
Shoes: L’Intervalle
Shirt: OM Diva (thrift shop in Dublin)

notting hill niche

Add a monotone edge to Notting Hill in black and white separates (and perhaps a pop of colour).

WHERE TO WEAR

Art gallery
Pottery class
City break

Details:

Shirt: COS
Pants: Pinkie
Shoes: Artica
Hat: From a stall in Portobello Market

popstar mode

Yes, I genuinely wore this out to get coffee. And you can, too!

WHERE TO WEAR

Cinema
Date
Shopping

Details:

Shirt: Pimkie
Jeans: Thrifted
Shoes: L’Intervalle
Jacket: Skinny Dip
Hat: Unknown (thrifted at a market in Washington, DC)

wario’s evil twin

If Wario is the evil twin to Mario, then this outfit is the evil twin to Wario.

Balance a burnt caramel jumpsuit with a black turtleneck, which adds a touch of sophistication.

WHERE TO WEAR

Class
Dinner
Shopping

Details:

Shirt: Bershka
Overalls: Unknown (thrifted at a market in Toronto, ON)
Shoes: Buffalo London
Hat: Unknown (thrifted at a market in Toronto, ON)

sarah in paris

I lived in Paris well before Emily ever did. This is how you rock a mini in the French capital when there is a little breeze in the air. Mesh turtleneck, a red lip, and plenty of attitude!

WHERE TO WEAR

Travelling
Lunch
Impromptu photoshoot

Details:

Shirt: Bershka
Dress: Gentle Fawn
Shoes: Dr Martens

train of thought

A monochromatic look is elevated with a turtleneck, which brings the colour upwards (and makes you look taller!). A pleated skirt, knee socks, and a trench for proportionizing make it a visually compelling look.

WHERE TO WEAR

Being on a train, clearly.

Details:

Shirt: Oak & Fort
Skirt: American Apparel
Shoes: Adidas
Socks: Bought in Latvia
Jacket Unknown (thrifted at Vintage Désir in Paris)

Harness your power

A turtleneck is a classic piece, that allows the more intriguing features - the leg harnesses, the belt, the pleated skirt - stand out.

WHERE TO WEAR

Brunch
Dinner
Heartbreaking

Details:

Shirt: Bershka
Skirt: Artizia
Shoes: Dr Martens
Harnesses: Thrifted (from stalls in Takeshita in Tokyo)

winter wanderings

An overstated jacket is balanced with an understated piece like a white turtleneck. Play with two colours to keep the look grounded, not gaudy.

WHERE TO WEAR

Struttin’
Shoppin’
Parisian coffee hoppin’

Details:

Shirt: COS
Pants: Bershka
Jacket: Aritzia
Shoes: Buffalo London

Vintage vixen

If your mum gifts you her leather jacket (that’s been hers since before you were born), then you dress it up with other vintage pieces with gusto!

WHERE TO WEAR

Meeting with friends
Shopping
Concert
Karaoke
Ice cream shop

Details:

Shirt: Bershka
Jeans: Levis
Leather Jacket: Family heirloom!
Purse: Coach (vintage)
Earrings: Mejuri
Sunglasses: Maui Jim
Shoes: Coach (vintage)

tempers flaring

Turn up the heat in flared denim. Platforms help keep the look 70s chic!

WHERE TO WEAR

Day trip
Coffee shop
Day out with friends
Disco

Details:

Shirt: Bershka
Shoes: De Martens
Pants: LuLuLemon

Festival fashion

I was in Wales for Glastonbarry (you did read that correctly), which is a top-notch festival showcasing the world’s best Tribute Bands. What else does one wear than easily washable/ sit-on-the-ground-able, danceable denim and sneakers?