Okay, so I tried out this whole “dress with a turtleneck” thing, and I’ve got to say, it wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be. But hey, I figured it out, and now I’m here to share the whole messy process with you all.
First off, I started rummaging through my closet, trying to find a dress that wouldn’t look totally ridiculous with a turtleneck underneath. I picked out a few options, some sleeveless, some with short sleeves, even a long-sleeved one just to experiment.
Choosing the Turtleneck
- I realized quickly that not just any turtleneck would do. Some were way too bulky, making the dress look lumpy and bumpy.
- I dug out some thinner ones, those tissue-weight ones, and they seemed to work better.
- I also tried a couple of slightly thicker turtlenecks, especially with dresses that were made of heavier material or had a looser fit. That actually worked out pretty well, giving a cozy, wintery vibe.
The Dress Dilemma
- Then came the dresses. I started with a simple, solid-colored shift dress. It was okay, but nothing to write home about.
- Next, I tried a patterned dress. This was a bit tricky. I had to make sure the colors of the turtleneck and the dress didn’t clash horribly.
- I experimented with different combinations, a solid-colored turtleneck with a patterned dress, and vice versa. It took a few tries, but I found some pairings that actually looked pretty good.
Layering
- I selected my turtleneck to start with. The turtleneck fits snugly but not too tightly.
- I put on my dress over it. I made sure the dress’s neckline complemented the turtleneck, not cutting it off awkwardly.
Making It Work
The hardest part was getting the proportions right. Some dresses just didn’t work with any turtleneck. They were either too tight in the chest area, causing the turtleneck to bunch up, or the neckline was all wrong.
I ended up creating a few outfits that I was pretty happy with. A black turtleneck under a gray sleeveless dress for a more formal look. A cream-colored turtleneck under a patterned, flowy dress for something more casual. I even managed to pull off a striped turtleneck under a denim dress, which I thought looked pretty cool.
So yeah, it was a bit of a process, with lots of trial and error, putting stuff on, taking it off, mixing and matching. But in the end, I figured out a few “dress with turtleneck” outfits that I actually like and feel comfortable wearing. It’s definitely a look I’ll be trying out more often, especially now that I’ve got the hang of it!
