A brief history of Britney Spears' obsession with turtlenecks
It all began in 1999. Britney's music video for "Sometimes" prominently featured the singer in a white outfit, the star of which is a short-sleeved turtleneck.
By the time Britney hit us with "Oops!...I Did It Again" one year later, the white turtleneck had evolved. Specifically — it grew longer sleeves.
Then Britney began experimenting with the sleeveless version. This shiny green turtleneck was one of her outfits in the video for "Lucky."
This cleavage-bearing tank top variety became a video staple. Here she is in the 2001 video for "Boys."
Britney began wearing more patterned turtlenecks around the same time.
And futuristic takes on the classic. Nothing says early 2000s like this purple corset paired with a barely-there turtleneck.
She regularly wore turtlenecks to red carpet events.
This 2003 look is peak "casual turtleneck" for Britney. Those slightly puffed short sleeves just slay.
This black short-sleeved turtleneck is a little fancier with the help of feathers and a top hat.
Ah yes, the rare-but-awesome 3/4 sleeve. The red lace was a departure from Britney's favorite black.
We're also going to go ahead and count this as an alternative turtleneck. And it even technically has short sleeves.
Fast forward to 2016, and Britney even works a turtleneck when meeting Hillary Clinton. Sadly, it was not a crop top this time.
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