Mock neck

Mock neck shows a close-fitting stand that does not fold down.

High neck may roll fully. Roll collar folds over itself. polo collar is ribbed with a placket.

Turtleneck (clothing)) articles treat mock neck as a partial-height cousin of the full rolled turtleneck.[1] Commons turtleneck photography shows the contrast between folded roll and unfilled mock stand on wool knits.[2] Knitting lets manufacturers knit a taller rib band without extra fold length for mock-neck tops.[3]

1980s athleisure and office knits popularized mock neck as a cleaner alternative to slouchy turtlenecks.[1] Mock neck differs from mandarin woven stands and from Peter Pan flat leaves.[2] cotton and wool mock-neck layers sit under blazers without bulk.[3]

Today mock neck appears on sweaters, base layers, and minimalist tops in wool, cotton, and synthetics.[1][2] Pair fine-gauge mock neck with tailoring.[3] When a knit band rises at the throat without folding—mock neck applies.[2]

Office knitwear, base layers, minimalist sweaters, and mock-turtleneck athleisure.[1]

Mock neck replaces a necklace—choose earrings instead.[2] Black wool mock neck under a blazer reads French minimal.[1]

High neck may roll fully. Roll collar folds over. polo collar has placket and rib.[1]

Mock neck reads sleek, modern, and knit-clean. Fine mock neck sweater reads quiet office.

Mock neck vs turtleneck? Mock stops short without folding over.[1]

Mock neck vs crew neck? Mock rises higher at the throat.[2]

Mock neck vs mandarin? Mandarin is woven stand; mock is knit.[3]