The Turtleneck Edit: Hit The Winter Soiree Circuit In Style

Our first choice also happens to be our most affordable, even when it's not on sale: the fitted, mid-weight, micro-rib turtleneck from Everlane. It looks equally good tucked or untucked, fits snugly around the shoulders, and is inexpensive enough that you can load up in multiple colors. Bonus points to those of you bold enough to grab the Haute Red colorway — who said winter wardrobes had to be muted?

We've been pretty vocal at TQE about how much we love Gigi Hadid's DTC cashmere brand Guest in Residence – and what better use of cashmere is there than a buttery soft turtleneck? The sweater's name might designate it as a "base layer," but as you can see from the styling, it's a knockout even as a standalone. Another slim fit, this is the perfect option if you like your cashmere extra-snug.

JW Anderson is known for its bold use of color and textiles, so it's no surprise the brand is behind this flamingo pink scene-stealer. With large ribs and a contrasting yellow label at the nape of the neck, this is a turtleneck designed to make an entrance. Think of it as color therapy for when the weather gets dreary and gray – a pink like this is impossible to feel dull around.

A short-sleeve turtleneck? Now I've heard everything. But the truth is this elbow-length option from Majestic Filatures looks damn good, and anyone who lives in a (mostly) temperate climate knows you need those shoulder season looks at the ready. Both classically preppy and still out-of-the-box, this silhouette is confidently chic in the best possible way.

Oversized sweater hive, I haven't forgotten you. Not every turtleneck needs to be second-skin – I'm a huge fan of NAADAM's boxier bestseller. It's got enough ribbed accents and tailoring at the arms to stay structured rather than shapeless, but the relaxed fit is a welcome respite from the sea of fitted options. Order now before it sells out once again.

Another sweater with a roomier fit, Summersalt's turtleneck stands apart for its color blocking. Available in black and white or the "pinot and lava" pictured above, it's a graphic statement piece for when you need a break from neutrals. And with nothing but five-star reviews on its product page, this one's also a certified crowdpleaser.

From the smooth drape across the chest to that gorgeous deep camel color, this turtleneck from Son of a Tailor is a study in simplicity. Yet the brand’s process for making the garment is anything but simple – in fact, it's pretty revolutionary. Instead of cutting the silhouette from bulk fabric, Son of a Tailor 3D knits the pullover to order, causing less than 1% production waste on fabric (as compared to the industry average of 20%!). That environmental impact is well worth supporting – especially when the finished product looks this stellar.

Last but not least we've got a menswear brand that truly never misses: Todd Snyder. Its cotton turtleneck feels both collegiate and artiste at the same time, with a medium weight that takes it from winter effortlessly into spring. Though every guy should have a killer black turtleneck at his disposal, I'm smitten with the subtle green striping of the Juniper colorway here. It says holiday without going literal – meaning I'll be wearing it to the avalanche of cookie parties about to come my way.