It really surprised me hearing anyone find turtlenecks boring! They are my favorite piece of clothing since I was a child and I find them absolutely gorgeous and perfect for colder months. Not to mention how they upgrade your outfit! Lovely video!
Bonjour Marie-Anne: I never would have thought to add scarfs to my turtleneck sweaters. Fantastic idea for another sophisticated look. Thank you so much.
Turtle necks have been a beloved must in my winter wardrobe for decades! So versatile and chic that I've never considered them boring. I love wearing them with my dear mum's vintage necklaces from the 60s, 70s and 80s, such good quality and now unique, made with beautiful stones, metal, or pearls - a turtle neck showcases them perfectly. Finally, a simple gold or silver chain, with or without a 'medaille'/pendant is perfect too! To elongate the silhouette, a long necklace will add the v neck effect, or a beautiful scarf can create vertical lines also. And all the suggestions in the video are lovely!
I have been wearing turtlenecks every winter. And I have a decent collection. They are comfortable and chic. I usually style them with a statement necklace or earrings. I never thought that they would look so nice with scarfs. Thanks for the tips!!!!
Good Evening Marie Anne from the UK🇬🇧 I love your videos and get so much good advice and inspiration from your channel... I too have always been a turtle kneck fan and have quite a collection including 4 M ans S cashmere ones which I get out every year and wear constantly... A couple of years ago I started to collect silk scarves which I found in second hand stores actually.... very inexpensive. ... I spires by your lovely Lily Silk caramel sweater and Hermes scarf I got them all out and teamed them up with my turtle necks as you have done so effectively... God Bless you. ❤️
Marie-Anne, I love your highlights and all the goodness you bring to all of us during these hard times so we continue to be resilient in French chic style!!
Hi Marie-Anne, love turtle necks but sometimes wool can be a bit itchy so I too wear scarfes with them and I think they look great and brightened up dark colours near the face!!
I've always been a fan of turtle necks, but just wear them under a blazer or a vest........Your scarf ideas are WONDERFUL!!! I have a drawer full of scarves I've been wanting to use more......and now I have the different ways to use them......Thanks a bunch!!!
Thanks Marie - Anne. I have a long neck and have always worn turtleneck sweaters. I started wearing a silk scarf inside the neck of one of my sweaters because it is itchy. Now I’ll do it more often with other sweaters. Also thank you for the ideas of folding the neck in different ways.
Wonderful styling ideas! Especially when your wearing one that’s a bit itchy. Silk is such a beautiful fabric and looks and feels lovely around your neck. I have many so now I have some great ideas to wear them during our cold Chicago winter🙋♀️
I love turtle necks, they look so classy, not to mention they keep you warm. My neck and face are thin, so they suit me well, but I’ve never tried those looks with the scarves. I will now! Thanks for the tips!
A goldmine of great tips as usual. It's true, I get bored with turtlenecks, but it was just me being boring! Love those scarves. Thank you for sharing!
Gwen, Good to see you here! I know what you mean; we are only limited by our imagination. So helpful to see someone else's ideas to spur us on. Natalia Arizona
Because of some 'cold neck' thing I've had for years using scarves and other neck warmers inside my turtlenecks has been happening for years . I've never seen anyone else doing it so I didn't have much perspective on how it actually looks . It looks good ! Many people say they don't like all that wrapping around their necks .
Turtle necks are my absolute favorite for warmth and sophistication and I was so happy to see you feature them! Many thanks for sharing yourself “fussing” with the best look for each sweater texture and color. The possibilities are endless, and yes, I was one of those that kept thinking that you looked very elegant and stylish in your referenced video!
I'm excited about all the ways you showed us to style turtlenecks. I like turtlenecks, but it's never occured to me that I could achieve all of those looks with them. Thank you. xo~linda
I have so many of my gramas old beautiful scarfs-some very old but still beautiful. Now I will try wearing them inside a turtleneck and they will have a new life
I have a large collection of Hermès 90cm scarves and wear them like this ALL the time. I fold them into a large triangle and wrap the tails around my neck 3 times ending in a small knot in the back. I then tuck the folds of silk into the neckline. I love the pop of color and it feels luxurious!
Now I can wear my silk scarves this winter! I really love my turtlenecks but greatly miss my sock scarves to elevate my outfits. I remember in the spring time, the day started considerably warm but we had a cold front moving, I was out all day. I took my silk scarf that was tied on my purse in a bow put it around my neck in a desperate attempt to get any extra bit of warmth. I was very surprised at how warm I was putting it around my neck! I’ve always perceived silk to be a rather delicate and cool fabric, which it can be too! I love the versatility of this fabric and quality silks are actually very durable!
I love turtleneck sweaters. always so cozy and classic . All of your ideas only help to expand my style. Thank you. I love your "joie de vivre" attitude
Scarves with Turtlenecks?!?! 🤯 Who knew??? Marie-Anne did! Can't wait to try this. Unfortunately, we are about to have unseasonably warm weather here in California. Gotta wait a bit.
Such fabulous and fantastic ideas, Marie-Anne! I love the idea of placing the scarf inside the neckline. I am used to wearing the scarf outside, not in. Inside is so chic! I will be trying this over the Holidays. The other look is the brooch attached. What a lovely and simple way to dress up the turtleneck,. That and a lovely skirt and one is dressed for any gathering. That would look lovely with a floor length skirt for black tie events. Simple and elegant! LOVE IT! Thank you, again!
Another brilliant video from you. Thank you for the great french chic ways to wear a turtle neck sweater. Next winter I will make the effort to incorporate these amazing looks into my outfits. Currently it's summer in Brisbane Australia. Thanks Marieanne
Turtlenecks are a definite must for me during the winter months. I love the tip of using the scarf under the turtle neck. Thank you for sharing with us!
Marie Anne… well this was a diamond for me! About a year ago you had a video about wearing silk. I wrote a comment that I lived in the Chicago area and am always cold and that I could not wear silk because I thought it was too cold in the winter. You replied that I should try it and that silk was warm…. I trusted you and launched out with Lily silk. A year later I have silk camisoles, silk blouses silk shirts, tea shirts and on and on! I love it. What a difference a silk camisole makes under a warm sweater. This alone has made such a difference in my comfort when it is 20 below zero😱. I wear a lot of turtle necks (Cotten.. because I have a sensitivity to wool and cashmere). Your scarf idea is a dream ! I have quite a few silk scarves now🙂. This will be my new adventure! Thank you so much! From the US in Illinois, where it has already been in the 20s.❤️
I’ve been a bit hooked on Lily Silk since the brand started about a decade ago. This is only brand I shop every month! Once one starts wearing silk, everything else just feels inferior!
Oh my yes, turtlenecks & scarves are a girl's best friend! They are the best & most chic tools for camoflauging the post menopausal neck. (I've loved them since I was young, however) Merci, Marie-Anne!
It is turtleneck season and I live in them all winter long. I have worn all your ideas except for the scarf trick....I will be trying this out tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tips. The scarves are lovely. They add pizzazz to any outfit. Thanks so much.
My favorite wardrobe piece, the turtleneck! I love this way of wearing them. I plan to try it. I get to wear two of my favorite things, scarves and turtlenecks! 🥰
I really think silk is by far the best fabric for scarves. They add warmth if you need it, but are also super-breathable if you don’t. They are highly-resilient and wrinkle-resistant and I have never heard of any person who can’t tolerate silk. I never have to iron mine, except to remove the initial packing creases, I just hang them up after wearing and they are perfect in a few hours. Fast-fashion brands are offering lots of polyester ones, but they’re no more breathable than plastic wrap, don’t add warmth, wrinkle like crazy and look cheap, because they are. I don’t waste money on them, it’s very easy to find 100% silk at most quality brands, or even Amazon. I store mine on a 36-hook “belt rack” from the Container Store, so I can see them all and to prevent creasing. I use the folded-over label as a loop, or add a matching ribbon loop for those without them. If you can see your scarves, you’ll wear them a lot more.
My favorite was the black and white scarf with the black turtleneck. It looks soft and warm for cold days. I used a large scarf and folded it at the corner making a triangle and tied it loosely around the neck so it draped in the front with the tie to the side and those ends lay next to the scarf. I then took the same scarf, the size of your Hermes, and folded it into a triangle and then folded it until it was about two inches. I then put it evenly over my neck and twisted both sides together. I wrapped the twisted scarf into a circle and pulled the ends through it. It made a rolled flower with the corner ends resembling the leaves. I also took the same scarf and folded it in halved until it was about two inches or a little more. I tied a knot on one side leaving about two to three inches of the scarf out. It looks like an accordion. I put it around my neck and passed the other end through the knot to about the same two to three inches. I have a wide band of the scarf, a nice knot tie, and both ends flare out like an accordion in the center of my neckline, it is like a bellflower. Now I want to buy a basic black turtleneck.
IMHO a classic turtleneck could never be boring. Hehe. 🙃 They are my favorite pieces, and I do wear with pearls or scarves. With a longer rectangular scarf, I fold lengthwise as small as possible, then tie over the turtleneck (all the neck fabric in the up position) in a simple knot on the side of your neck, let one tail of scarf hang in front of the shoulder and the other on the back of the shoulder. Chic!
Hello Marie-Anne. Lovely ideas to change up and elevate a turtle neck - thank you. I live in Canada so happy to know about this company. I had commented earlier that when wearing some wool sweaters I have experienced some itchiness. After doing some research online and watching various videos I am pleased to say that I did find a solution that worked very well for me. It is easy to find several videos online on this subject, and that combined with the steps on wikiHow gave me a good idea of how to proceed. I did 3 of my Marc Cain sweaters and 1 Lululemon and it was very successful indeed. While the process takes some time it is well worth it. I hope that anyone looking for a solution will watch a few videos to get a sense of the steps and then download the steps in the wikiHow presentation on How to Make Wool Less Itchy. Best Wishes!
Hello Marie-Anne..I love turtlenecks and this is such a fantastic idea with the scarves…….beautiful and unusual. Exactly what I would expect from you…Merci!
Wow! Thank you Marie-Anne, I Love the scarf look under the collar of a sweater!! Can't wait to do it with my Grey wool turtleneck sweater for this fall. Maybe with jeans and trainers.
I’m busty, so turtlenecks are not the best neckline on me, but I love them. So, I’ll wear them under a V-neck, notched lapel blazer, or with a longer, V-shaped necklace or scarf to give hint of that flattering V-shape and visually break up that bigger-than-ideal expanse of chest. I also try to keep the knits of them on the not-too-chunky or thick side, but it’s hard to resist this year’s chunkies!
This is how I first discovered T-necks. Back in 1960's, it was the big style to wear a T-neck, or T-neck dickie, under a blouse. Because of the shape of my face, I also learned that I looked better wearing a collar rather than a simple crew neck. A V-neck or T-neck is more flattering than a crew neck. I still generally wear something over the T-neck, even if is a simple vest.
Joining the others in thanking you for the fantastic idea of turtle neck and scarf. With crew and v necks, I use scarfs. Well, as you say, why not with turtle necks. Love
Dear Ms. Lecouer: Thank you for showing us how to elevate the turtleneck to new heights of elegance. I love the broach; I had never thought of wearing it with a turtleneck. The scarves look beautiful against your skin tone. I cannot wait to try these; but, it will be a while, since it was 80 degrees today in Arizona! Natalia Miles
Salut Marie-Anne - I am enjoying your videos so much, especially when you showed the styles to never wear - so funny! It is so true that designers can have bad moments. I have learned some very useful tips to re-style my wardrobe to suit me better - and get rid of the things that do not serve me anymore, if they ever did, lol. Merci bien!
Dear beautiful French chic lady Marrie anne. ur all looks and tips are very great and effortlessly chic. the last look totally amazed me. u r the best 😘
Bonjour Marie-Anne!! This is the first season I finally got a nice turtleneck in over 10years . These are so chic and subtle style secrets I love it!! I am learning so much and already elevated my look many thanks to you. I am going to watch your other video on how to tie scarves. Agree the black amd white is very chic. That would look sharp with nude shoes or even a pair of red loafers for a pop of color 😀
i have many scarves I never wear, but now I will try tucking them into my turtlenecks. It is such a warm and chic look for these cold wintry days! Thanks for the wonderful tip, Marie-Anne! :-)
My beauty, love your scarf adds to customize our turtleneck, with a pop of color awesome and a creative change with our tops...tumba Up girl. Love it😎👏
