There’s Still Some Winter Left so Investing in a Couple of Turtleneck Dresses Will Really Pay Off

Dressing chic when the weather is brutally cold is a challenge. When layering is the primary focus, the sartorial superheroes of your wardrobe often only appear at the end of your outfit credits. It’s such a shame to bury that newly-acquired Saint Laurent boxy satin top under sweaters and coats. Especially when you dropped over $3,000 on said top. (Plus, its structured shape makes it hard to pile things on top.) Right now you need to hedge your bets by opting for turtleneck dresses that serve as your final statement layer. Save your coat, of course.

You may think that this late in the season all the best dresses are long gone. Not so. Retailers are actually pretty flush with designs, from minidresses to maxi creations. Most can also be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Need several work-appropriate silhouettes? See Lanvin’s dove gray asymmetrical midi dress, Norma Kamali’s Belted Houndstooth Turtleneck Midi Dress, MM6 Maison Margiela’s Wool-Blend Turtleneck Sweater Dress and TOVE’s Suzette Wool and Silk-Blend Turtleneck Midi Dress.

If you’re on the hunt for something for date night, we’ve got you covered. The tie detail on & Other Stories’ black midi dress really elevates the outfit. The metallic accent on Marant Étoile’s ribbed-knit maxi dress ups the ante. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ribbed-Knit Wool-Blend Maxi Dress features the designer’s iconic corset, while the functional snaps on both the skirt and one sleeve of the Courrèges Embroidered Ribbed-Knit Midi Turtleneck Dress allow you to customize your look. Christopher John Rogers’ Knit Jersey Maxi Dress boasts a sheer skirt for perfect peekaboo moments. If mini is more your thing, SAME Los Angeles’ Knit Mini Dress is chunky in all the right places.

Per usual, we made sure to include must-have picks with a range of price tags. There are even several versions under $100. A gently-worn 525 Turtleneck Cable Mini Dress is only $29.95 at Anthropologie. Zara’s Soft Knit Short Dress comes in under $60. Mango’s khaki-colored knitted number will run you $70 and includes a beautiful brooch. Marcella NYC’s Phoebe Dress in a cool slate gray costs a respectable $98. There are also numerous takes under $200 if you can stretch your clothing budget a little further.

Ready to round out your current winter wardrobe? If you answered in the affirmative, scroll down to shop the most stylish turtleneck dresses of the season. Some can even be extended well into spring.