From Men's Health · Josiah Soto · · 1m 10s
Rollneck Sweaters: Fall's Best Style Upgrade
Rollneck sweaters are back, here's why they're the smartest fall style choice.
In brief
Rollneck sweaters are back, here's why they're the smartest fall style choice. Rollneck sweaters offer a versatile, stylish alternative to crewnecks for fall wear. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Rollneck Sweaters Resurgence
I'm deep into the rollneck sweater resurgence after watching old movies and seeing screengrabs of Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly from Love Story.
“I'm deep into the rollneck sweater resurgence right now. It might be because I've been watching too many old movies, or because I'm still seeing screengrabs of Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly from Love Story all these months later.”
J.Crew Originated Rollnecks
J.Crew introduced the rollneck sweater in 1988 with a high neckline that rolls over, becoming a hit last fall with style guys on social media.
“J.Crew originated the signature in 1988, introducing the knit with a high neckline that naturally rolls over (hence the name).”
Rollneck Varieties for Fall
L.L. Bean offers organic cotton rollnecks for indoor wear, Quince provides chunky librarian-style sweaters, and Banana Republic has refined cotton options.
“L.L. Bean makes an organic cotton version that's lighter and easier to wear indoors. Flint and Tinder's recycled-cotton Headlands sweater has more of a rugged, fisherman-sweater thing going on. It leans slightly more masc, but still has that charm.”
Why Rollnecks Work
Rollnecks look easy to wear with jeans, chinos, cords, and coats, creating a movie love interest silhouette for fall.
“It's not a turtleneck, and so once you put one on, it's basically the same as wearing a crewneck. Jeans, chinos, cords, whatever, with a coat over it, and there's something about the silhouette that turns a fall fit into the movie love interest the main character meets in a rom-com.”
Affordable Rollneck Options
Amazon has affordable rollnecks, Quince offers 39% off their organic cotton rollneck for $60, and L.L. Bean provides a $90 waffle rollneck.
“Amazon has plenty of affordable ones worth trying first. Now 39% Off $98 $60 at quince.com $31 at Amazon $130 at Banana Republic $90 at L.L.Bean”
Rollnecks for All Styles
Rollnecks work for date night, office crushes, sports bar attendees, and everyday wear without looking too formal.
“There is also a version of this sweater that works for the rest of us, like the date night frequenter, the office crush, sports bar attendee, and whoever else.”
The big picture
Rollneck sweaters offer a versatile, stylish alternative to crewnecks for fall wear.
