turtle neck

High-collared top

A turtleneck is a close-fitting, high collar that folds over on itself, or a sweater or shirt featuring such a collar: She wore a black turtleneck under her blazer.

The style covers the neck completely, suggesting the retracted head of a turtle.

Also spelled as one word: turtleneck.

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high collar · Audrey Hepburn · French style · beatniks · coffee shop · art house · thick · soft · wool · turtleneck · pullover · fold · knitwear · 1960s · minimalist style · jumper · slim fit · retro aesthetics

Opposites
neckline style

turtle neckplunging neckline

Garment front dropping sharply

scoop neck · low-cut · crew neck · off-the-shoulder · sweetheart neckline

warmth and coverage

turtle necktube top

Strapless upper garment

bandeau · tank top · crop top · camisole · backless

Family

turtlenecks

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G