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Do Turtlenecks Look Good on Men?

Chris0721

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I have a question for all of you out there. Do turtlenecks look good on men? Are turtlenecks in style on men? I am a straight guy with blond hair, blue eyes, and I am thinly built with a long neck. Many people have told me that turtlenecks look really good on me. These people have suggested to me that I should wear turtlenecks much more often because they look so becoming on me. Now, I have absolutely no problem wearing a turtleneck, even a tight turtleneck. I know some people hate having a turtleneck around their throat, but turtlenecks have never bothered me at all. Personally, I think that I am a real exception to the rule with men wearing turtlenecks. I think most guy don't look good with a turtleneck, but apparently I look really good in turtlenecks. I think most most guys are either too fat or have too short of a neck to look good with a turtleneck. Also, I am just curious, do any of you ladies out there like turtlenecks on men?
 

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I think turtlenecks look great on thin men. Not so good on fat guys. They esp look good dressing down a suit or with sportjacket/trousers. Real chic imo. It's a nice way to stand out from the herd at social outings where a shirt/tie could be a bit too dressy but you still want to look properly sussed.
 

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I occasionally wear them, and think they look fine. Then again, I'm taller and thinner than average, and think that's the key to them. I also have a slightly longish neck, so it helps with that.
 

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I look pretty good in turtleneck sweaters
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Last time I tried an all-black Matrix-esque (this was pre-Matrix) long black Armani coat, black turtleneck...very smooth.
 

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Originally Posted by Get Smart
Not so good on fat guys.
What looks good on fat guys Get Smart?
 

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that must've been the most conceited post I've ever read, but yeah sure....
 

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I really like turtlenecks, but I am also tall and thin. I love these quotes from Mitch Hedberg.

"Wearing a turtleneck is like being strangled by a really weak guy, all day. Wearing a backpack and a turtleneck is like a weak midget trying to bring you down."
 

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RJman

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Originally Posted by Chris0721
Do turtlenecks look good on men? Are turtlenecks in style on men? I am straight guy ...
I think they only look good and are in style on gay guys.
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itsstillmatt

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Originally Posted by RJman
I think they only look good and are in style on gay guys.
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Are you sure that you don't mean on Straight Guy. It may be a new superhero that the rest of us have not heard seen yet.
 

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I think that turtlenecks are very nice when it's cold. I am quite tall and thin, and I like the way they look on me, especially when combined with an odd jacket and trousers or jeans, on occasions where a tie would be too formal.
 

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Originally Posted by RJman
I think they only look good and are in style on gay guys.
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Only w/ velvet blazers, though, otherwise they are straight guys.
 

Get Smart

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Originally Posted by gdl203
What looks good on fat guys Get Smart?
dont know and dont really care. Turtlenecks make fat guys look like a christmas ornament, the rollneck giving the appearance of the bulge that ornaments have where the hanger attaches. Or they look like Boobahs
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