polo-neck
Collar hugging throat
A polo-neck is a high, close-fitting collar that folds over and covers the neck, or a sweater or shirt featuring such a collar: She wore a black polo-neck under her blazer.
The term is primarily British; Americans typically say turtleneck.
Folded high collar
- skivvyThin undershirt
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- pulloverGarment donned headfirst
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
knitwear · jersey · crewneck · v-neck · henley · cardigan · blouse · top
Sheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
- angoraSilky fiber from rabbits
fleece · knit · jersey · silk · synthetic · blend · ribbed · lightweight
Of lasting excellence
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
minimalist · sleek · understated · tailored · refined · versatile · monochrome · beatnik
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- layeringForming successive strata
winter · cold-weather · fireside · comfort · toasty · protection · windproof · underlayer
Extent of inclusion
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- high-neckedCollar reaching the throat
- coveredHaving protection atop
discreet · proper · reserved · unassuming · dignified · restrained
rollneck
Folded high collar
sweater · knitwear · jersey · crewneck · v-neck · henley · cardigan · blouse · top · fitted
wool
Sheared animal fiber
angora · fleece · knit · jersey · silk · synthetic · blend · ribbed · lightweight · heavyweight
classic
Of lasting excellence
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
chic · minimalist · sleek · understated · tailored · refined · versatile · monochrome · beatnik · mod
cozy
Warm and snug
layering · winter · cold-weather · fireside · comfort · toasty · protection · windproof · underlayer
coverage
Extent of inclusion
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- high-neckedCollar reaching the throat
covered · discreet · proper · reserved · unassuming · dignified · restrained
polo-neckscoop neck
Curved, low-cut collar style
plunging neckline · low-cut · crew neck · off-the-shoulder · boat neck