The Turtle neck / roll neck trend was popping up a bit last year but it seems to be appearing a little more regularly in look books and fashion shows this Autumn. It makes a sensible alternative to the standard knitwear, shirts or t-shirts, roll necks can add something a little different to your look this Autumn, bringing out a classic / vintage 50′s style.

The variation in roll / turtle necks is quite simple, you get thick ones an thin ones. The thin ones, which are made from fine-gauge merino wool, can look good worn under a suit in the evening. As seen in the feature image, you can get experimental with the colours, matching them up with pocket scarves to freshen up a dull suit. Chunky roll necks, however, give that deep winter feel, so you might want to hold off those whilst we ride out the last of the warmish weather, when the cold does set in, you can combine them with parkas, duffles and many other big winter coats.

Selection of Roll Necks from Coggles

Roll Neck Knitwear at Urban Outfitters

Roll necks at Oki-Ni