
How to Style a Mock Turtle Neck Shirt
Hello darling! I’m going to let you in a little secret… when I was really little, I told my mother I would never wear a turtle neck. Hi, Mom! Don’t worry, back then I thought lime green look oh-so-fabulous with metallic gold. So yes, today I break a few rules and hopefully never revert to my old ways. And trust me, I can hear my mother’s voice in my ears bragging, “I told you so.”
This incredibly brilliant mock turtleneck is from the wonderful American Eagle… come to think of it so is my cardigan and jeans. Yes, it is no secret that American Eagle gives me life. You could easily pair this shirt by itself because of it’s rich detailing. However, I wanted to add a little bit more attention to this outfit and throw on a big statement necklace and a speckled cardigan. Bam!
Fun fact: the Porter family used to own two turtles at one point (I’m thinking about this because of the turtleneck sweater). We actually had a few animals growing up now that I think about it… 5 guinea pigs (I had two and then my older brother got jealous so he had to get two. Mine were incredibly fat… think butternut squash and Andrew’s were incredibly small… think small baked potato), 4 dogs, one common goldfish (I won it at a fair and it lived for 7 years), two turtles, one gecko, 2 hamsters, and many koi fish. The animals were spaced out over time but still, that is a significant amount of animals. Do you think that is a lot?
If I wanted to wear this mock turtle neck for Valentine’s day, I would definitely pair it with more daintier jewelry and a maroon/soft pink cardigan. The reason I picked this more in-your-face necklace is because it paired so nicely with the speckled cardigan and black knee high boots. Plus, it really is an interesting combination when the edgy necklace is paired with dainty lace.
Have you ever told your mom you’re never going to wear something when you were little? Who was right? Would you wear a mock turtle neck? Let me know in the comments down below.
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13 Comments
quinncove
I love mock necks!! Great look!
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! They have really grown on me.
StyleBlog'N
Beautiful look! Love mock necks too!
Would love to hear your opinion on my new post too 🙂 🙂
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! I love the use of colors in your post! 🙂
summerlola
Never say never!
PeculiarPorter
Hahaha I completely agree! My mother texted me telling me she saw the post. Silly, silly.
stefaniededeyne
Ahh! Beautiful pictures!
PeculiarPorter
You are too sweet! Thank you 😊
vivalaViv
Love the lace white top and your statement neck-piece!!
Vivienne X
https://vivalaviv.com/2017/02/19/a-simple-white-shirt-part-six/
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! You are too sweet
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Jonathan Caswell
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
JUST LOVING THE SCENE,HER HAIR, HER LACE AND SWEATER…AND SUN ON HER HAIR!
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