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Sweater: ℅ Chicwish | Jeans: Mother Denim | Jacket: Similar | Backpack: ZAC Zac Posen | Boots: Similar
Do you ever look back at your teenage years and just cringe and your decisions? If you don’t, I probably don’t trust you.
I made a lot of stupid choices as a teen (and mom, since I know you’re reading this — forever sorry about that house party I threw). One of the biggest mistakes I made? Avoiding the turtleneck fashion.
I grew up right outside of D.C. in the ‘burbs, but since I always had a car growing up and I never had to walk outside for prolonged periods of time, I never bothered to invest in heavy-duty winter clothing. My freshman year in college, though? I regretted all of my winter fashion choices. Who knew that a pair of sneakers wasn’t going to keep you warm in 25-degree weather? After my first semester at college, I put a crazy amount of boots and sweaters on my Christmas list, because 18-year-old Alicia had no clue how to dress for winter. It was quite a learning curve, y’all!
When I was in college, I slowly but surely started to love the turtleneck fashion. Once I graduated, I developed more of an obsession. And this year, with the insane weather, it’s an absolute necessity. I fell in love with this cropped pom pom turtleneck sweater the minute that I saw it; I knew it had to be mine. Even though I’m trying to wear jeans less in the winter, sometimes it is too cold out to rock anything but pants and an oversized sweater. I like that this option is cropped and looks great with a pair of high waisted jeans and a maxi coat.
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OMG, this might be my favorite look of yours. I love this sweater SO much and it looks amazing with your coat. I’m a big fan of turtlenecks – they give you some extra warmth and just look cozy AF 😉
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Stop, you’re too sweet friend!! Thank you so much! I agree with you — we need all the extra warmth we can get right now, hah!
This is a nice fun post. I am sporting a turtle neck sweater for the first time this winter so I totally get having to learn to live it. You wear that lovely one so well.
Thank you Kim! I hope you end up loving the turtleneck this year!
You are gorgeous! I love how you rocked the turtle neck!
Awww, I’m blushing over here! Thank you Christina!
You certainly know how to rock turtlenecks! I am still trying to get used to it just because its so cold… do you usually wear it with jeans or do you style them with skirts too?
Thank you Valerie! If it’s warmer, I totally love to tuck a turtle neck in with a skirt (you can see how I did it here: https://www.aliciatenise.com/work-holiday-party-outfit-idea/)
The sweater and the backpack bag are my favorite pieces in your look! Such a cute outfit. 🙂
xoxo
Annie
Thank you so much Annie! xx
Your outfit looks awesome. The sweater and the backpack bag are really cute looking. Those turtle neck is absolutely matching to you.
Thank you so much Diana, I appreciate it! I recently got super into backpacks, hah!
I love that sweater!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Ashley! xx
i love turtlenecks, they are such a staple piece for Winter. the one you’re wearing is super cute!
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Thank you so much Mary! I agree, they’re the best layering piece!
This outfit is just darling on you! I love the long coat to balance the outfit.
Thank you Lauren! I really cannot resist a good maxi coat!
Obsessed with this sweater!!!!! You look gorgeous in this outfit.
xoxo,
Angelle
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Thank you so much Angelle! xx