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  What's the right way to wear a turtleneck? They seem conspicuous and I've never really felt comfortable in one, but they seem kind of cool.

  - Nick, Providence, RI

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  A turtleneck makes a statement, that's for sure. But that's no reason not to wear one. The sweaters got a bad rap in the past, because so many of our fathers' generation have abused the style with ill-fitting pullovers made from crap material. But when pulled off correctly, they make for a sharp style with a slight, retro '70s swagger. There's a quiet confidence to a turtleneck. You can't half-ass it. Texture is key. So is a simple, neutral color palette. Think of a fine gauge turtleneck as underwear to be layered under outerwear. And then opt for more rugged options, knit from thicker wool yarns in chunkier patterns, when you want to leave your scarf at home. Herewith, three safe styles to try.

FYI

Known as a turtleneck here in the States and Canada, in the UK it's called a polo neck or roll-neck and in Australia, a skivvy.

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