I have huge norks - can I wear a rollneck?

[LexLoofah]

I am 5ft and a smidge, size 12, spot of tummy flab but not that bad.

Can I wear a roll neck top or stick with the usual v-neck? Thought it would look good with a shortish wool skirt and tights plus be a sight warmer as well.

[Whythehellnot]

I bought one because they are in fashion and I look horrendous in it. I have kept it to wear under things when it is really cold. They are not flattering on a big chest.

[LettuceLaughton]

Of course you can! A lot of people will say it shouldn't ever be done but can. I've seen it look great on a lot of people.

[kilmuir]

no

[bonzo77]

Of course you can. But you might look like a sofa. If you are otherwise teeny tiny but tall, like over 5ft 8 and a size 8 with long legs and neck, maybe. But otherwise I wouldn't.

[museumum]

Depends on your neck and chin and all sorts. I can't :( but I can wear a floppy wide cowl.

[venusinscorpio]

I do (36e). Tend to wear them with a necklace to break it up a bit and take the attention away from my boobs (as much as is possible!). It looks nice with a short skirt, tights and boots. Would never wear a chunky one though, just a fine knit.

[Higge]

I think I can - I have a long neck, slim frame and am 5ft 8in but massive norks - I love polo necks - they frame my face beautifully.

[LexLoofah]

why thanks, I think deep down I knew it would not be the best look but was hoping there might be some way to get away with it.

I have a jersey highish scoop necked dress which I wear with thick dark tights & boots that I think looks good (but perhaps I am wrong), maybe dresses better than separate skirt and top?

what am I supposed to wear in winter as an alternative to the jeans/jeggings and a jumper?

[AnchorDownDeepBreath]

I always thought the answer was no, so stuck to V-necks, but I've actually got 3 new rollnecks and I get lots of compliments.

Mine are chunky knits, and slim fitting enough that they go back in under the boobs and show that I have a waist, but not skin tight.

[LexLoofah]

ooh anchor where did you get yours from if you don't mind saying?

I guess a mega shapely and supportive bra is in order too? Have lost weight so really need to go and get new ones

[Higge]

Wear a jumper with a similar shade knit scarf?

[Higge]

Moulded balcony bra works best for me

[toffeeboffin]

I wear them all the time, fairly big boobs. Make sure it's a fine knit in one or you'll look like a marshmallow.

Good with skirt and boots.

[LettuceLaughton]

Yeah, they do need to be fitted and none too bulky. TBH a find one with little bit of thickness / texture more flattering than very thin, slinky ones.

A properly fitting bra is always important, for comfort and the sake of your back as much as how good they make the norkage look.

[IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt]

Definitely agree that an uplifting bra is required.

I read that it helps to put your hair up with a roll neck. I've tried this and it definitely works.

With hair up and a good bra it pushes the eye up and avoids one looking too norky.

[BrendaandEddie]

a necklace with a roll neck? NOOO

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Lex - I'm the same size as you (tiny bit taller) and I wear them a lot, either thin ribbed jumpers or thinner jersey ones. I think they look fine on me - need a decent bra underneath, and I like to wear a biker over them because my bikers are quite fitted and nip me in at the waist a bit and break up the expanse of nork!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

It's been one of my signature looks since I was a completely flat chested 17 year old!

[Higge]

I can never wear ribbed - the stretch over the boobs looks awful on me. I thought it was a norky no no - interesting to hear others can get away with it.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Higge - I size up so it's not stretched or clingy, but not baggy either.

[Higge]

I'll try that Remus - but I have scars

[BlueEyedWonder]

I say yes!
Stick to darker plain knits.
Gap and Uniqlo do slim fit merino ones.
break up the neckline with a necklace or wear under a v neck dress or top.

[LexLoofah]

remus thanks I know what you mean about the expanse, like acres of nork a dream for most men but not a clothes designers it would seem digressing sorry, guess I will need to actually go and try on as hard to tell online just how fitted or finely ribbed they are

thnx all

[TimeToMuskUp]

I'm a 36E and wear roll necks, but only in very limited ways; always black or navy with pinafore dresses or short skirts and knee high boots they look good. Fine knits look lovely, I bought a chunk grey one not long ago and looked like a fool.

I think it depends entirely what you wear it with. Find what suits your body and go from there.

[MotherofFlagons]

I am also large of nork and the only roll necks I wear are very casual baggy ones with skinnies. Anything more fitted makes me look like the prow of a ship and I am 5'10". I personally wouldn't, but if you can find one that flatters then go for your life. :)

When I was a size 12 I did used to wear a fitted black roll neck with a smart skirt and statement necklace for work but having gained a couple of stone, it would look awful on me now.