Turtleneck Sweaters

Turtleneck sweaters are also called polo neck (in United Kingdom) or skivvy (in Australia). The main idea of such name is the high collar, which envelops neck.

The history of first turtleneck sweaters refers to 15th century or earlier. But actually there is no one exact theory of appearance. Some sources say that it was created in 1890 in England not to become cold while driving bicycle. And also photos dated 1890 were found  which pictured the hockey players also in turtleneck sweaters. 

The greatest spread of turtleneck sweaters was made by sailors. I guess it is because of the necessity to make sailor work outside even in cold weather. And that’s how sailors spread this comfortable clothes.
In World War II turtleneck sweater became the part of official uniform of United States Navy.
 Turtleneck sweaters became really popular in 1920s; in those times Noel Coward was wearing them. (Noel Coward was an English playwright, composer and designer)

In the world exists great amount of different turtleneck sweaters types. Among them the most simple is mock turtle neck. The collar goes up, doubles up, but both sides are sewn to the neck.
In another type of turtleneck sweater the length of collar can even obtain your ears. So when you wear this type the collar just falls up in little bit careless way, but this brings more interesting look in whole your style.

Obviously turtleneck sweaters can be worn by men and women and also by children. The main advantage of such clothes is the possibility not to wear scarf in chilly weather. You can just put on convenient turtleneck sweater and not to worry about becoming freeze.
One more advantage of turtleneck sweaters is that they do not hide your body, but if you need to hide something turtleneck sweater can also help you in that. So just choose suiting type of turtleneck sweater and you will look great even in cold weather.
Of course very important feature of turtleneck sweaters is the tissue from which it is done. The diversity of tissues is really amazing. You can choose natural cotton, wool or plush, and of course it is not all diversity of tissues, but as for me these are the best.

I like to wear 100% cotton thin turtleneck sweaters, usually I choose black color, because I can wear above turtleneck sweater other interesting sweaters, T-shirts or even jacket. Black turtleneck sweater brings to your look some note of mystery.
Just wear it and check my theory!!!