turtleneck sweater

High-collared warm garment

A turtleneck sweater is a pullover with a high, close-fitting collar that folds over and covers the neck.

The style provides warmth and a sleek silhouette, ranging from thin knits to chunky cable patterns: She paired a black turtleneck sweater with jeans.

Also called simply a turtleneck, or in British English, a polo neck.

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Opposites
neckline style

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Curved, low-cut collar style

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coverage/exposure

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Truncated upper garment

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formality/style register

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Boldly patterned island garment

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G