The roll neck, polo neck, turtle neck jumper sometimes gets a bad press. Don't let that put you off. As can be seen from this surprisingly contemporary-looking image of Michael Caine, it's a classic that has never really gone away. Here are ten images to inspire you to wear one this winter. For suppliers see the end of the post.
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| Michael Caine - a shot that could have been taken in 2015 |
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| How a roll neck can look good |
From soft, fine cashmere to thick, chunky knit, the roll neck can be worn with everything from formal evening wear, through blazers, tweed jackets, bombers and suits to waxed jackets and anoraks for windblown walks across the moor. Best of all, they save ironing shirts, as a luxurious cashmere or merino roll neck can be worn with or without a simple base layer in place of a shirt in colder weather.
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| Grey Fox wears an N. Peal cashmere roll neck, as worn in the Bond film, Spectre. Image Nick Maroudias |
You get what you pay for in terms of quality and durability with knitwear. Here are a few suppliers of roll neck jumpers of varying styles and materials and at various price points (if the link doesn't take you direct to a polo neck, search the site for what you want):
Johnstons of Elgin
N Peal
John Smedley [Thanks to a reader for prompting me to include this great maker of knitwear]
N Peal
John Smedley [Thanks to a reader for prompting me to include this great maker of knitwear]
