Parisians and New Yorkers Agree—This "Boring" Fall Staple Is It

Let's be honest for a second. As much as we all love to wear the latest trends, there are times when keeping up with what's "new" can feel like a never-ending marathon. Sometimes, you need a second to catch your breath and keep it simple—hence, the need for an arsenal of wardrobe staples. After all, you can't survive those cold-weather fronts without a few basics. While most may think of coats or even boots as that hero piece, one particular staple is vastly underrated: turtleneck sweaters.
Sure, this is "boring" compared to colorful sweaters or trendy cold-weather pieces, but still, it's worth investing in. Turtleneck sweaters can be worn throughout the fall, winter, and spring. They've got versatility and longevity, and most importantly, they're backed by the fashion set. From Paris to New York to London and Milan, this essential is beloved by the fashion set for its ability to add that It factor to any ensemble. And to prove the power of this staple, I've rounded up 24 turtleneck outfit ideas and shopped out the best sweaters at every price point. Whether you need convincing about this staple or are searching for new ways to style your beloved sweater, I've got you covered.
What you'll need: brown wool coat + brown turtleneck + black crossbody bag + black skinny jeans + black pointed boots
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What you'll need: herringbone coat + white turtleneck + wide-leg jeans + chunky lug-sole boots + shoulder bag
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What you'll need: brown blazer and matching Bermuda shorts + chunky turtleneck sweater + suede boots + red shoulder bag
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What you'll need: white ribbed turtleneck + waistcoat + baggy jeans + ballet flats + handbag
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What you'll need: sporty sunglasses + cropped black blazer + black turtleneck + leather skirt + knee-high boots
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What you'll need: oversize gray turtleneck + pleated miniskirt + socks + ballet flats + pink crossbody bag
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What you'll need: oversize black sweater + leather pants + ballet flats + red handbag
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What you'll need: camel turtleneck sweater + cropped shearling coat + printed pants + lug-sole booties + shoulder bag
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What you'll need: colorful shearling coat + turtleneck + black leather shorts + tights + combat boots
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What you'll need: white turtleneck + leather dress + tights + loafers
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What you'll need: fur-collar leather coat + pale-yellow turtleneck + leather pants + white boots + white bag
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What you'll need: shearling jacket + black turtleneck + black miniskirt + tights + loafers
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What you'll need: cream turtleneck + colorful crew-neck sweater + printed pants + sandals + shoulder bag
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What you'll need: pastel turtleneck + denim shorts + knee-high boots
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What you'll need: camel trench coat + turtleneck + trousers + black boots + shoulder bag
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What you'll need: black cutout or V-neck sweater + pink turtleneck + full skirt + pumps
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What you'll need: bucket hat + camel blazer + black turtleneck + white jeans + black ankle boots + suede bag
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What you'll need: longline white wool coat + chunky turtleneck + camel leather shorts + knee-high boots
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What you'll need: oversize turtleneck + black crossbody bag + jeans + Converse
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What you'll need: chocolate-brown puffer jacket + turtleneck + sweatshirt + chain + shoulder bag + jeans
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What you'll need: sporty sunglasses + turtleneck + leather overalls + cowboy boots
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What you'll need: long black wool coat + green turtleneck + jeans + sneakers + mini bag
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What you'll need: fur coat + white turtleneck + brown trousers + yellow pumps + yellow bag
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What you'll need: leather button-down + chunky black turtleneck + belt + black trousers + loafers
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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