The Turtleneck
In fashion today one associate's the term turtleneck with a knit top or sweater.
The turtleneck is a plane top, as mentioned it can be a knit top or a sweater, it has a close-fitting, round and high collar that folds over on itself and fits closely to the neck. Actually, the term turtleneck refer to a type of neckline, and you will find the turtleneck color used on a variety of fashions, such as dresses, coats, and so on...
At the turn of the century, the turtleneck was adopted by menial works such as seamen. The turtleneck provided good protection from the elements at sea. Over the years, the turtleneck was adapted to first men's casual wear. In the 1920's the turtleneck was accepted by the middle and upper class as a big fashion trend. Soon famous feminists took up wearing turtlenecks, and made it attractive to all women to add the look to their wardrobe.
The turtleneck became a main stream fashion trend in America by the mid 20 century. For many men that disliked wearing a tie, the turtleneck became a substitute. Senator "Ted Kennedy" just to name one influential man, adopted the turtleneck as a young adult, and continues to be seen frequently, in turtlenecks.
In the early 1960's the turtleneck became a huge fad with the most fashionable women. More than not you could see stars like "Audrey Hepburn" in a well chosen turtleneck. "Jackie Kennedy" also was a devotee to the turtleneck, in fact, it seemed to become somewhat of a uniform look for "Jackie". Young collage aged girls ("preppie") seem to gravitate toward wearing the turtleneck, and it soon became part of every well dressed preppie's wardrobe.
The popularity of the turtleneck continued into the 1970s, with the white "Polo" turtleneck neck being briefly adopted as a corresponding item for mainstream feminists. The turtleneck is generally seen as a unisex fashion, it seemed to be classless garment, yet wearing one in some circles could be taken as a political statement in the 70's . However, the 70's was the period that really solidified the turtleneck as a standard wardrobe must have for both sexes. Women young and old loved the finished classical design of the turtleneck. I think it's safe to say, the long lived turtleneck is here to stay...
The turtleneck has well earned its place on the list of the top ten fashion styles that defy time, and remain a fashion wardrobe must have from year to year...
At the turn of the century, the turtleneck was adopted by menial works such as seamen. The turtleneck provided good protection from the elements at sea. Over the years, the turtleneck was adapted to first men's casual wear. In the 1920's the turtleneck was accepted by the middle and upper class as a big fashion trend. Soon famous feminists took up wearing turtlenecks, and made it attractive to all women to add the look to their wardrobe.
The turtleneck became a main stream fashion trend in America by the mid 20 century. For many men that disliked wearing a tie, the turtleneck became a substitute. Senator "Ted Kennedy" just to name one influential man, adopted the turtleneck as a young adult, and continues to be seen frequently, in turtlenecks.
In the early 1960's the turtleneck became a huge fad with the most fashionable women. More than not you could see stars like "Audrey Hepburn" in a well chosen turtleneck. "Jackie Kennedy" also was a devotee to the turtleneck, in fact, it seemed to become somewhat of a uniform look for "Jackie". Young collage aged girls ("preppie") seem to gravitate toward wearing the turtleneck, and it soon became part of every well dressed preppie's wardrobe.
The popularity of the turtleneck continued into the 1970s, with the white "Polo" turtleneck neck being briefly adopted as a corresponding item for mainstream feminists. The turtleneck is generally seen as a unisex fashion, it seemed to be classless garment, yet wearing one in some circles could be taken as a political statement in the 70's . However, the 70's was the period that really solidified the turtleneck as a standard wardrobe must have for both sexes. Women young and old loved the finished classical design of the turtleneck. I think it's safe to say, the long lived turtleneck is here to stay...
The turtleneck has well earned its place on the list of the top ten fashion styles that defy time, and remain a fashion wardrobe must have from year to year...
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