Love it or hate it, the roll-neck has made appearances on various catwalks, including that of Yves Saint Laurent, plus appearance on the highstreet from brands such as Firetrap and Jack & Jones clothing. An essential that will take you through from autumn to spring, the roll-neck is often adopted as an alternative to the classic shirt. This means that it can be worn under a suit and overcoat. This season, burgundy, teal and purple roll-necks are particular popular and are a great alternative to classic grey and black. If you wish to take up this key trend, there are a few rules you may wish to consider.
Fine gauge roll-necks are great for layering. This makes them particularly valuable for when the weather starts to take a turn for the worse. A thin polo neck in a dark hue can work wonders with a fitted suit in a complimentary colour. The best way to layer and style your roll-neck during the day is to wear it underneath a classic heritage style jacket, however, if you can stand the cold weather you will be able to get away with wearing a roll-neck both on its own and underneath jackets and coats, whatever your age, shape or size.
Roll-necks are synonymous with long sleeves and it’s perfectly acceptable to roll the sleeves up to balance the abundance of fabric at the top half of this item of clothing and make the garment more practical for everyday wear. Don’t be tempted to tuck your roll-neck into your trousers as this will take away the casual ease of this look. If you are not very confident with trying new looks, the high street has an array of relaxed grey and black tones available to ease you into the roll-neck revolution.