turtleneck · navy

What to Wear with Navy Turtleneck

Navy turtleneck goes best with white, brown or tan shoes, and khaki, grey or olive bottoms. Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk.

Best shoe colours

Best bottom colours

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Outfits

Ways to wear navy turtleneck

Different ways to wear navy turtleneck: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.

For

Season

Occasion

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Smart casual · All-neutral

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olive chinosShop
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Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.

Smart casual · All-neutral

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khaki chinosShop
brown chelsea bootsShop

Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.

Smart casual · Layered

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white jeansShop
tan chelsea bootsShop

Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk.

Smart casual · One accent colour

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light blue jeansShop
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Light blue against navy is a tonal classic; it reads polished without trying.

At a glance

Every top and shoe combination that works

The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.

	white sneakers	brown loafers	tan loafers
khaki chinos	Best88	Best89	Works69
grey dress trousers	Best80	Best87	Works73
olive chinos	Best89	Works71	Best86

Piece by piece

Best colours for each part of the outfit

Shoes

white · Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk.
brown · Navy and brown is the classic pairing: warm against cool, clearly different in depth.
tan · Tan against navy gives strong contrast and a relaxed, warm-weather feel.

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Bottoms

khaki · Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
grey · Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing.
olive · Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.

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Jackets and coats

camel · Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast.
olive · Olive and navy are both muted, so they sit together without competing.
brown · Navy and brown is the classic pairing: warm against cool, clearly different in depth.

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The piece

How to choose and wear a turtleneck

A fitted knit with a folded high neck. Under a blazer or coat it replaces a shirt and tie; on its own it looks sleek and minimal.

How to choose

Fine merino layers under jackets; thicker knits work alone.
A neck that folds cleanly and doesn't sag.
Black, cream, grey and camel.

Common mistakes

✕A thick, loose neck that swallows the chin.
✕Wearing it with a tie-and-shirt dress code.
✕Pilled knit at the neck.

Care: Hand wash or wool cycle, dry flat.

In a capsule: The smart winter top of a capsule: works with tailoring and jeans.

The details

How to wear it and fabric

What makes the colours above look deliberate.

How to wear it: Under a blazer or coat in place of a shirt and tie.
Fabric: A cold-weather piece: wool, knit, leather and suede sit best with it.

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Questions

Navy turtleneck: quick answers

What colour shoes go with navy turtleneck?

The best shoe colours to wear with a navy turtleneck are white, brown and tan. Navy and white is the crispest pairing there is: maximum contrast, zero risk. Grey, cream, dark brown and black also work.

What colour bottoms go with navy turtleneck?

The best bottom colours to wear with a navy turtleneck are khaki, grey and olive. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Light blue, white, brown and burgundy also work.

What colour jackets and coats go with navy turtleneck?

The best jacket colours to wear with a navy turtleneck are camel, olive and brown. Camel and navy is a classic outerwear pairing with clear warm/cool contrast. Khaki, grey, dark brown and tan also work.

Can you wear navy turtleneck to the office?

Yes. A reliable office combination is navy turtleneck, khaki chinos, brown chelsea boots. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.

When should you wear navy turtleneck?

Navy turtleneck works in autumn and winter.

What are the most common mistakes with turtleneck?

A thick, loose neck that swallows the chin; Wearing it with a tie-and-shirt dress code; Pilled knit at the neck.

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