Whereas scrolling TikTok just lately, I got here throughout a video that rocked my vogue world. For all of my three-and-some-change a long time on this earth, I’ve been rolling my turtlenecks mistaken — and even sloppily. And, you in all probability are, too.

This realization got here within the type of a video created by Mary Orton, a Wisconsin-based vogue blogger who has been sharing type suggestions and outfit inspiration since 2013 on her vogue and life-style weblog, Memorandum.

In a video, she shared a easy turtleneck rolling trick.

“As a substitute of folding the neckline of your turtleneck outward in order that the sting of the turtleneck neckline is seen, I wish to usually fold it inside for a cleaner look,” Orton instructed HuffPost.

You possibly can watch the video beneath to get step-by-step turtleneck rolling directions.

As Orton mentioned within the video, this turtleneck rolling tip went viral — and for a superb purpose. Whereas this styling recommendation is so easy (it takes no further time), it’s not a styling technique most individuals find out about.

“My mother all the time did this after I was rising up. So it was all the time a trick I used,” Orton mentioned, “however … after I was an grownup, I spotted I by no means actually noticed anyone else doing it.”

And this impressed the creation of the favored video.

Aesthetics weren’t precisely a precedence when the turtleneck was invented.

In accordance with Sarah Collins, a vogue historian and professor at Savannah Faculty of Artwork and Design, “Turtlenecks first appeared within the sixteenth century when knights would put on them beneath their armor to stop the pores and skin from chafing [by] the chainmail that they wore.”

“It served as a layer of safety and was not seen to on the surface,” she mentioned.

Within the centuries following, it was a purposeful type worn by troopers throughout World Battle I, throughout sporting actions and by folks within the Navy.

Because it advanced from a utilitarian merchandise into a trendy piece, turtlenecks additionally performed a task in main social actions — simply image some historic figures and you’ll in all probability drum up a picture of an influential individual in a single.

All through historical past, turtlenecks have been carefully related to anti-mainstream teams together with the beatniks, bombshells (like Marilyn Monroe), Black Panthers and figureheads of the feminist motion like Gloria Steinem, Collins mentioned.

“There’s definitely symbolism and a psychology round it because the turtleneck has been related to many fringe teams and anti-establishment teams all whereas being a sensible and utilitarian article of attire,” Collins mentioned.

Relating to carrying your turtlenecks, you’ll be able to create numerous fashion-forward types by following the inward-rolling tip.

“I feel it may be a massively useful trick for a lot of causes, a few of these I outlined within the video however I wasn’t complete within the video,” Orton shared.

First, it usually makes the turtleneck look costlier, “as a result of turtlenecks usually develop kind of a warbled edge that may make them look low cost or sloppy,” she famous. Subsequent, it’s a great approach of turtleneck-rolling in case you’re layering issues like one other sweater, blazer or vest, she instructed HuffPost and talked about within the video.

“One other styling purpose for the inward tuck is in case you’re carrying jewellery, it simply permits for a cleaner canvas upon which jewellery may be layered,” Orton mentioned. She added that in any other case, your necklaces can get misplaced or snagged within the turtleneck fold.

Plus, in keeping with Collins, when styling your turtleneck, it’s “ … nice for displaying assertion jewellery and even drawing consideration to small, delicate necklaces.” Which makes this tip doubly priceless.

This subsequent tip, which Orton didn’t cowl within the video, is an enormous professional behind the method and one thing her followers commented on as nicely — concealing make-up stains.

“So many ladies, myself included, usually resolve what they’re carrying for the day after they end preparing, after which pulling that turtleneck over your head and avoiding any make-up stains may be an Olympic sport,” Orton mentioned.

She added that consequently, you’re usually left with make-up stains on the within of the turtleneck. However, by folding it inward, you’ll be able to conceal these stains.

Lastly, this styling tip helps you to regulate the peak of the turtleneck, she mentioned. That means you’ll be able to fold it just a bit bit for a excessive neckline or fold it actually far — and even double it — for extra of a mock neck, she mentioned.

“Within the video, I say in full jest that in case you’re not carrying your turtleneck this manner then you definitely’re doing it mistaken, and I promise that was hyperbole and a whole joke,” Orton mentioned.

In accordance with Orton, there are specific turtleneck types which can be higher rolled outward. This consists of turtlenecks with an ornamental edge or distinction piping together with sure chunky knit sweaters and a few turtlenecks in very mild materials like tissue tees.

“Put on your turtleneck in no matter approach that makes you’re feeling good — there actually isn’t any mistaken or proper approach, that is only a good styling tip to have in your again pocket,” Orton mentioned.