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In the winter, I struggle to get off the couch and wear anything but sweatpants, but when duty calls, I need something a little dressier for lunches, work, and more.
Oprah Winfrey wore the ultimate comfy alternative to sweatpants – an oversized turtleneck – and I’m inspired to add more to my wardrobe now. In not one but two different Instagram posts from The Oprah Podcastthe presenter wore oversized turtlenecks, one in red and one in beige. She wore both with joggers and I think it’s safe to say that we have a new winter uniform.
Oprah isn’t the only star to wear turtlenecks – Gwyneth Paltrow, Katie Holmes and Cameron Diaz have all been spotted in the style. With additional fabric around the neck, the sweater helps protect your upper body from the elements. And the oversized silhouette that Oprah wore is so easy to layer.
If you want to try this comfortable and stylish style, consider these similar turtleneck sweaters from Nordstrom, Everlane, and Banana Republic below.
Design of Oprah’s outfit:
- Banana Republic Factory Perfectly Soft Turtleneck Sweater, $47 (orig. $85); bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com
- Everlane The Boxy Turtleneck in cashmere, $124 (orig. $248); everlane.com
- Free People Sunbeam Oversized Turtleneck Sweater, $76 (orig. $168); nordstrom.com
- Mango turtleneck sweater, HRK 40 (orig. HRK 60); mango.com
- Lulus Found the Warmth Turtleneck Sweater, $59; lulus.com
- Abercrombie & Fitch Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater, $54 (orig. $90); abercrombie.com
- Banana Republic Italian Merino-Blend Cropped Sweater, $160 (orig. $200); bananarepublic.gap.com
- Mango knitted pullover with a short collar, HRK 80; mango.com
- Lilysilk oversized merino wool sweater, HRK 139; lilysilk.com
- Bobi turtleneck sweater, HRK 123; revolve.com
Jennifer Garner’s turtleneck sweater is a winter classic – shop similar styles from $8
Everlane Cashmere Box Collar Turtleneck
Everlane
$248 $124 at Everlane.com
Rule number one for streamlining your winter wardrobe – start with the timeless starter outfit, also known as the black turtleneck. This Everlane style is currently on sale for half off. It is made of 100 percent cashmere, and you can wear it in sizes from XXS to XXL. I appreciate its boxy silhouette that really accentuates the oversized design.
Perfectly soft turtleneck sweater from the Banana Republic factory
Banana Republic
$85 $47 at Banana Republic
Already have an everyday black sweater? Try something bolder like this red sweater reminiscent of Oprah’s. It has a roomy silhouette that fits well over skirts, jeans and more. The ribbed hem and cuffs enhance the style to dress it up, and the bold red color is guaranteed to turn heads (also available in black, grey, camel and striped).
Free People Sunbeam Oversized Turtleneck Sweater
Nordstrom
$168 $76 at Nordstrom
Brown is having a moment — Oprah recently wore the shade three different ways in one outfit, and Martha Stewart is a fan, too. Combine two trends with this oversized turtleneck sweater from Free People that comes in the “it color” of the season. The thicker knit design looks as comfortable as can be, with extra room in the sleeves for a relaxed fit that doesn’t compromise on style.
You can never have too many sweaters in your wardrobe, and turtlenecks will never go out of style. Find more sweaters inspired by Oprah’s recent Instagram looks below.
Shop more Oprah-inspired turtleneck sweaters
Mango knitted pullover with collar
Mango
$60 $40 at Mango.com
Lulus Found the Warmth turtleneck sweater
Lulus
$59 at Lulus
Abercrombie & Fitch Cable Knit Crew Neck Sweater
Abercrombie & Fitch
$90 $54 at Abercrombie.com
Banana Republic Italian Merino Blend Cropped Sweater
Banana Republic
$200 $160 at Gap.com
Mango knitted pullover with collar
Mango
$80 at Mango.com
Lilysilk merino wool oversized sweater
Lilysilk
$139 at Lilysilk.com
Bobbi pullover with a collar
wriggle
$123 at Revolve
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