Fashion over 50: Ways to Hide the Aging Neck
Why does our neck age?
As we get older we start to lose collagen, our necks begin to thin and lose its elasticity.
Unfortunately, necks are seldom protected from sun exposure by sunscreen. Even when I wear SPF 30 or higher my decolletage and neck tend to burn first.
Gravity and muscle activity also take a toll on our necks. I love the scene from My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 when the sisters pulled their necks for a photo. I totally got that scene.
And all of this while everything from above is falling down on top of the jawline. The result is a neck that is crinkly, loose, falling, full of wrinkles, and with a loose jawline. Just lovely.
Hide Your Aging Neck with a Scarf
This year I fell back in love with wearing scarves if I didn’t like how the top looked on me. Scarves are probably the nicest way to hide our necks and frame our faces with more added color.
This rope style infinity scarf from Necknots has been worn so many times with so many of my tops because of it’s camouflaging abilities as well as it’s uniqueness.
You can read more about this fabulous scarf here: One Versatile Infinity Scarf
I actually wore a long silky leopard print wrap from Chico’s like a scarf for this Thanksgiving post with my granddaughters. I was trying to find a scarf that matched this camel colored dolman sleeve oversized sweater and decided on the long scarf.
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This liquid leather jacket from Clara Sunwoo has a stand-up collar that helps to hide my neck but I added a scarf as another option.
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The floral scarf from J.Jill that I recently wore in two colors is now on sale!
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You can find this entire outfit on sale at J.Jill!
Wear A Higher Neckline or Pop Your Collar to Hide your Aging Neck!
Turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks, cowl necks, and higher necklines will also hide your aging neck and decolletage.
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If you are looking for a stylish and chic look to hide your aging neck, always remember the timeless popped (upturned) collar as another way to look classy. I love to starch my collars to keep them up.
Wear Multi-strand Necklaces and Longer necklaces to Hide Your Aging Neck
I tend to purchase multistrand necklaces to add layers to camouflage my decolletage. Single strands won’t do the trick.
Avoid chokers and short necklaces, but longer, chunky statement necklaces finishing on or below the breastbone will draw the eye downwards away from your neck.
Take Care of Your Aging Neck
Exercising your neck muscles to tone your skin has mixed results but it doesn’t hurt to try them. Chewing gum and kissing the sky is the easiest way to tone your neck muscles.
Many women lavish cream and sunscreen on their faces but neglect their necks. Don’t make that mistake; apply the same hydrating, line-plumping, spot-fading, collagen-boosting cleansers, serums, and creams from hairline to collarbone — and right down to your bra, enabling your chest to reap the benefits, too.
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Other Nonsurgical options for our Aging Necks
I am trying to embrace my body aging without any cosmetic fillers or surgeries, so I will continue to live as authentically as a 50ish woman can by wearing scarves, higher necklines, and occasionally popping my collar!
What have you tried for hiding your aging neck? Have you had a neck lift? Tried the nonsurgical options for your neck?
Thanks for stopping by!
I would love to hear from you!
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I need old fashioned dickie to put in v neck sweaters
I tend to agree with you Nancy!
I won’t wear a v-neck shirt without a chunky necklace!
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Christine Anderson
Welcome to the blogging world Christine!
You can add my website to your website.
Writing about aging is a wonderful topic to focus on.
I think the movie is “Something’s Gotta Give” with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, and he says, “and what’s with the turtlenecks? It’s summer..” Diane says, ” I just like ’em–I’m just a turtleneck kinda gal!”. I always burst out laughing at that line, because I’m just a turtleneck kinda gal, too, at 71! I know exactly why Diane has a turtleneck on. She’s working on the neck issue, and it’s a good solution. Thanks for your article, it helps to know I’m not alone!
Gale,
I love that movie!
Diane Keaton always covers up! She even wears gloves!
My neck and decolletage have been showing signs of aging because I still sit in the sun. (even with SPF 30 I can still burn in 20 minutes!)
Covering up our necks and decolletage wearing turtlenecks and high popped-up collars is a wonderful solution! I love a stiff collar that I can pop up!
I have to laugh at the video of the two women pulling up their necks because I find that my friends and I do that often. The suggestions you offered are very helpful especially adding a colored scarf because that instantly adds brightness to your face.
I didn’t understand the reason behind the 2 sisters pulling their necks for a photo but I sure do now!
I can’t believe how crepey my neck skin has become in the last couple of years!
Scarves are now my new best friend!
You ladies with just sagging and wrinkles are blessed. I have the dreaded turkey neck which is just so hard to cover up even with scarves and turtlenecks. Sometimes they draw more attention to the problem.. but at 78, I don’t dwell on it.
Eve,
I agree that turtlenecks are not the best for turkey necks.
Mine is just wrinkly and crepey skin.
I have heard that wearing a V neck and a scoop neck draws attention away from our aging necks.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Robin
Robin,
Your sense of style is just lovely! I love a good turtleneck sweater and have been rocking scarves for years. 🙂
Libbie,
Thank you for your lovely compliment!
Scarves have become a trusted accessory again in my closet as my neck has needed some hiding.
Thanks for sharing these tips!
I am glad that you enjoyed them Michele!
I do love turtlenecks! You look amazing Robin, with or without a scarf! Thank you for these tips!
Michele,
When you get to my age you will appreciate turtlenecks and scarves more!
I never thought I would be wearing both again! But I am!
And people always ask my why I so often wear scarves… You’ve hit that nail right on the head, Robin! XO