LILLUSORY Ribbed Turtleneck Review: Worth it?

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😫 The Problem: The “Leggings vs. Dignity” Battle

Every winter, I have the same argument with my closet. I want to be comfortable, which means leggings. But I also want to look like a functioning adult, not someone who just rolled out of bed. The problem is that most sweaters fall into two categories: cropped (cute, but exposes my butt in leggings) or oversized (covers the butt, but makes me look like a walking shapeless blob).

I was desperate for that specific “Pinterest girl” look—slouchy and effortless, but structured enough that I didn’t feel sloppy walking into a coffee shop. I wanted coverage without sacrificing style.

🕵️‍♀️ The Discovery

I stumbled across the LILLUSORY Turtleneck while deep in a rabbit hole searching for “Free People dupes.” This sweater kept popping up with thousands of reviews claiming it was the holy grail of tunics. The specific detail that grabbed me was the split hem. In theory, a split hem allows the front to hang straight without catching on your hips, which is usually why long sweaters look unflattering on me.

It promised a “viscose blend” fabric, which usually signals softness, so I ordered the khaki color to test if it could survive my weekly rotation.

✨ How It Solved It

When I put this on, my first thought was, “Wow, this is heavy.” And I mean that in a good way. It feels expensive. The fabric is a thick, ribbed knit that has a “squishy” bounce to it, unlike cheap acrylic that feels dry and scratchy.

Here is why it worked for me:

• The Rear Coverage: It hits mid-thigh in the back. I felt completely secure wearing this with my thinnest gym leggings. No sheer accidents, no visible panty lines.
• The Neck Structure: This isn’t a floppy turtleneck that chokes you. It stands up on its own, creating a chic funnel effect that frames the face really well.
• The Drape: Because of the batwing sleeves and the side slits, the fabric doesn’t cling to the midsection. It drapes vertically, which is surprisingly slimming for such a giant sweater.

⚠️ The “Uh-Oh” Moment (It’s Not Perfect)

I have to warn you about the Layering Nightmare. The batwing sleeves are huge.

While they look great on their own, try shoving them into a tailored denim jacket or a trench coat, and you will be miserable. The fabric bunches up in the armpits and feels restrictive. This sweater is strictly meant to be worn with a vest, a poncho, or a very oversized puffer coat. If you live in a climate where you need fitted coats, this sweater might annoy you.

⚖️ Pros vs. Cons Breakdown

Here is my honest assessment after wearing it for a week.

🥊 Why It Beats the Old Way

My “Old Way” was wearing oversized college hoodies. While comfy, they scream “lazy day.” They also tend to have that tight band at the bottom that hugs the hips and creates a mushroom effect.

The LILLUSORY sweater beats the hoodie because the hem is loose. The side slits allow the fabric to fall straight down, elongating the torso. Plus, the ribbed knit texture elevates the look. I can wear this to a casual Friday at the office and look put-together, whereas a hoodie would get side-eyes.

🎯 Final Verdict

If you live in leggings during the fall and winter and want to upgrade your look from “gym rat” to “chic coffee drinker,” this is the sweater to get.

👉 Buy this if: You want rear coverage, you love soft/squishy fabrics, and you like the oversized aesthetic.

🚫 Skip this if: You hate turtlenecks touching your chin or you need to wear fitted blazers over your tops.

My Advice: Don’t size up. It is already very roomy. If you are petite, definitely size down so you don’t drown in fabric.