Turtlenecks—maybe they make you think of skiing, or perhaps about French intellectuals, or dare we say, even turtles. But it's time to yank your long-necked shirts from the back of the drawer. They're functional (warmth!) and create a nice contrast when used in layering—like a base coat of paint. The black turtleneck may be the go-to piece, but we saw some colors and stripes here and there as well.
Above, from left, looks from fall '09 collections of: Shipley and Halmos, Alexander Wang, Shipley and Halmos, DKNY; photos courtesy of Style.com.