It’s all about the neckline
I was at New York & Company on Wednesday, and I really, really, really wanted to buy this sweater (below). But I resisted, because I bought a bunch of sweaters last Saturday at Kohl’s.
New York & Company “City Style Wide Turtleneck”
I love the “wide turtleneck” neckline on this sweater though.
For some reason, I’m attracted to unique necklines – like this one above, or the square neck below (which I did end up buying in two colors. It was only $8.50 after the discount and my coupon. $8.50!!! Each!!!)
New York & Company “City Style Square Neck Sweater”
I also really like the “cowl neck,” which I didn’t realize was a style until I saw in on the New York & Company website when I was looking up the “Wide Turtleneck” Top.
New York & Company “City Style Cowl Neck Top”
I have this (below) “cowl neck” top at home in a few different colors. When I find a clothing item like, I tend to buy it in 2 or 3 colors. Does anyone else do that?
A cheapo top from Sears I have in FOUR colors! (this green, plum, black and pumpkin orange)
I also really like turtlenecks (they keep my neck so warm!) and V-necks because they “draw attention to your waistline and elongates the neck.”
I think unique necklines dress up otherwise ordinary tops, making them a little more… feminine. I tried finding a list online of different necklines to try, and this is the best I found.
Do you stick to one neckline, or do you try a few different things?
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Ooooh! Now you have me wanting to shop at NY & Co.! 🙂 I believe there is one right around the corner from my office…tee hee…
I have really broad shoulders so there are only certain necklines that work for me. The square, scoop, and v-neck work best. Crew necks are totally out of the question.
I’m a huge fan of fun necklines as well. I hate turtle necks normally but those might actually work for me! Also, square necklines are my favorite.
If I find something I like, I definitely buy it in multiple colors!
You’re totally right about them doing something amazing to an otherwise normal looking top. I’m an unusual neckline fan as well.
There is little I love more than a warm sweater with a wide boat neckline. I think they look beautiful on everyone I see them in.
I can’t wear turtlenecks or cowl neck shirts due to my big ol’ boobs but I am fond of v-neck of all varieties.
we wants all necklines! We does!
I love NY & Co and I’m with you about necklines – they certainly can jazz things up by being a little different and can also show off a snazzy necklace! I have found a couple of cheapo tops at Sears too that are just as nice looking at low prices. It’s good to get to know the styles at the stores and what looks good on you, then when you see it for a good price you can snatch it up!
diane – Hmmm, I believe you are referring to the one on State Street? 😛 They send me TONS of email coupons, so let me know if you are planning to go. They could save you a bit of money! Crew necks are out of the question for me too. Except when I am exercising. Or lounging around the house!
Hilly – The only “bad” thing I’ve noticed about turtlenecks on me is that they make my boobs look huge! But I think a few people like that 😉 Maybe you should try one out 😀
Robin – Phew! I was seriously beginning to think I am the only one! A few people were acting like I was anyone.
Jillian – You’re right! The boat neckline does look good on almost everyone! Hmm… maybe this revelation will have me back in the store 😉
sizzle – Hee hee. I was just saying how Hilly should try turtlenecks to show off her boobs 😉 Mine look really big in the cowl neck too. Sometimes I think I shouldn’t wear them to work. But I love them too much 😉
Kyra – We does! Ha ha.
teeni – I was surprised that Sears had clothes I liked – where you? It all started when my mom worked there and would buy me things with her discount. I never even thought of them for clothes! And I am trying to watch the prices… more carefully now anyway!
i have learned so much about fashion from your blog, more here than anywhere else actually… old navy’s t-shirts don’t really vary the necklines too much so i’m pretty much out… lol… so true though… but when i do find a shirt i really like (yes, even t-shirts) i buy it in several different colors…
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I can not wear turtlenecks. Anything close to my neck really bugs me. That second one, the square one, looks exactly like something I would love. I do like fun necklines, but then I am also sort of picky about what I like. They need to not be too close to my neck so as to bug me, but if they are too low cut, I get all self conscious about my lack of boobs. It is really no fun to shop with me!
CourtneyInControl – Ha ha, thanks! That makes me feel good, but also a little scared! 😛 I used to get a lot of my v-necks at Old Navy. They seem to fall apart pretty fast though. Has their clothing quality improved?
tori – Do you feel too constrained in a turtleneck? I used to feel like that, but I have a lot that are more loose and comfy now. Come to think of it, I used to HATE sweaters. I hated the material! I bet you aren’t that bad to shop with 🙂
I actually WAS surprised because I hadn’t shopped for clothes there since I was a kid and they had Garanimals. Don’t ask. So it was nice to find they had some really great and affordable styles. I also like JC Penney for inexpensive dressy outfits.
teeni – Me too! Actually, I usually prefer Penney’s over Sears, but there is a Sears only a block away from my office 😉