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#1 2007-09-24 19:35:27

Marc Grayson
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Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

Have to give props to LE for their superb cotton turtleneck which, at $15, is best-in-class.  Super soft and thick, generously proportioned (I normally wear a large size in such items but needed to go a size down), and, most important for me, the good folks at LE decided to return to the snug-fit collar achieved with an added amount of lycra, which prevents the collar from stretching out over time---This is an inherent shortcoming of most turtlenecks.  LE also boasts of their collar not having a seam, which, ostensibly, further increases the comfort of the collar.  All for $15.  Is this country great or what?


"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#2 2007-09-25 10:00:40

Arthur
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

I've thought about picking one of these up, but I'm not sure when/how I'd wear it--alone?  With a blazer or tweed jacket?  Under a shetland sweater?

I like the idea of all of the above in theory, but I'm not sure how it would pan out in reality.  A cotton turtleneck seems like it might be too casual to go with tailored wool stuff, but I dunno.

How do you wear yours?

 

#3 2007-09-25 14:59:22

oldog/oldtrix
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

According to the subject of the following article, “the turtleneck is the most flattering thing a man can wear.”

http://www.filmnoirbuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1699

I don’t think he’s far off base.  I wear all kinds of turtlenecks, including the cotton interlock variety of the sort sold by Lands End.  This particular variety is not for dressing up, as a fine merino or cashmere worn with a flannel suit might be, but it serves a very useful purpose for me.  I like them well fitted, but not skin tight, and I wear them in cool to cold weather, most frequently with jeans or cords, a tweed or corduroy odd jacket, and chelsea, paddock, or western boots (jodhpurs would work as well).  It’s a good combination for travel; comfortable, presentable in most non-business situations, and, with hat, scarf, and gloves, adaptable for most fall and winter temperatures.  Never fold the neck over on this kind of turtleneck; just let it scrunch down a bit like the turtle's neck does when he draws back into his shell.

 

#4 2007-09-25 15:38:04

Marc Grayson
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

Suitable under a cardigan, V-neck, or crewneck sweater.  Can also be worn under a heavier-weight shirt such as a chamois and flannel shirt.


"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#5 2007-09-25 17:36:30

eg
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

 

#6 2007-09-26 02:00:16

jack_sparrow
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End


"However, it is we of the moderator corps that
ended up handling the hundreds of Post Reports your previous - and
legendary - trolling managed to generate."

 

#7 2007-09-26 03:43:10

Cheeky Monkey
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

Golfers also uncle Jack- god what a tedious game golf is- I tried it a few times - but the whole middle class - etiquette carry on - wasn`t for me.

"do play through old boy"


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#8 2007-09-26 03:51:18

jack_sparrow
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End


"However, it is we of the moderator corps that
ended up handling the hundreds of Post Reports your previous - and
legendary - trolling managed to generate."

 

#9 2007-09-26 04:31:00

Cheeky Monkey
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End

I would go as far as to suggest that only pre-war golf played in Scotland quallifies


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#10 2007-09-26 05:26:27

jack_sparrow
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Re: Best Turtleneck From Lands' End


"However, it is we of the moderator corps that
ended up handling the hundreds of Post Reports your previous - and
legendary - trolling managed to generate."

 

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