| In our mid 40's it starts. Our neck begins to | | | | Long Neck Issues |
| shorten and show age. By the time we hit our | | | | Many consider a long neck an attribute. It certainly |
| 60's there is no hiding it. If you've always had an | | | | can be attractive but remember that the eye is |
| average neck length but add a double chin it | | | | drawn to proportion. As a woman ages a swan |
| visually shortens your neck, as well. I can't tell you | | | | like neck can look more frail than fab. A very long |
| how often I turn a woman to show her the | | | | or thin neck is better softened with high collars, |
| profile of a haircut and instinctively she lifts her | | | | scarves or jewelry. |
| chin or brings her hand up to cover a double chin. | | | | If your neck is very long or thin: |
| We may not mind wrinkles, but none of us | | | | - Wear turtlenecks. The turtleneck should be a |
| welcome the waddle. Fortunately you can reclaim | | | | staple in any long neck's wardrobe. Great alone, or |
| your neck with more flattering necklines and | | | | as a layer. |
| accessories. | | | | - Turn up your collar. Stand up collars come and |
| If you have a short neck, a thick neck and/or a | | | | go, but there's no reason you can't make it your |
| double chin: | | | | look if it looks great on you. It visually lifts the |
| - Choose the V-neck. The end-all, beat-all, most | | | | eyes up as well. |
| slenderizing neckline around. The deeper the V, | | | | - Button down collars ride up higher and are |
| the more impact it will have in neck elongation. | | | | flattering. |
| - Avoid the turtleneck like the plague. Especially if | | | | - The choker. Your friend. |
| you have a double chin. Don't think it's concealing | | | | - The short, stiff scarf is excellent on you. It |
| anything. It is simply pushing the flesh toward | | | | draws attention to your face, and adds a sense |
| your face like toothpaste from a tube. Wear a | | | | of drama and style that many women cannot |
| mock turtleneck instead. | | | | achieve with shorter necks. |
| - Never wear a choker. Remember the eye | | | | - Have fun with texture. Chunky jewelry, fur |
| follows a line and if you blunt that line in half, you | | | | collars, feathers or ruffles. There's much drama to |
| shorten it. | | | | be enjoyed by the long necks. |
| - Avoid chunky neck wear. Texture adds bulk. | | | | - Victorian high collars can look stunning; with a |
| - Avoid stiff scarves. | | | | slight ruffle or lace you can loosen the look with |
| - Choose necklaces that create a V, such as the | | | | casual slack or jeans. |
| pendant. Excellent with a mock turtleneck or | | | | Best Necklines For a Long Neck |
| jewel neckline. | | | | - Notched |
| - Avoid round button earrings opting for medium | | | | - Convertible |
| to long vertical dangles. | | | | - Cowl |
| Best Necklines For a Short Neck: | | | | - Peter Pan |
| - Notched | | | | - Turtleneck |
| - Convertible | | | | - Mandarin |
| - Cowl | | | | - Funnel |
| - Oval Scoop | | | | Choosing the right neckline can take off years and |
| - Banded Front | | | | pounds. For those of us whose neck leans toward |
| - V | | | | less than ideal, the right neckline gives us balance, |
| - Square | | | | proportion and a more flattering face frame. |
| - Strapless | | | | |