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Boots · Gucci

Fall Trend #1: Statement Collars?

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

I like them on others, but not on me. Being full chested, I am rarely able to button something up that far. Plus, I have a thicker neck, which doesn't really need attention like that.

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

With my short hair, I look like a dude (or a very angry, prudish woman) when I have collars buttoned up that high. I can barely get away with crew neck t-shirts. I'm a v-neck and scoop neck kinda girl.

Suasoria · Chanel

Prim. The high neck thing is not very flattering.

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

I actually like the idea quite a lot, but for one minor issue...I always leave my collars unbuttoned. I've actually been contemplating a diy version with some thrifted supplies.

Vanessa · Kate Spade

I bought this top from nordstrom's new topshop collaboration bc it was a really good price (and two trends in one!):

However it's been in my closet for a month now & I haven't reached for it. I am contemplating returning it. Who knows, if the right occasion arises I may wear it. Maybe I should ask for styling ideas before I give up on it.

Boots · Gucci

Vanessa wrote:
I bought this top from nordstrom's new topshop collaboration bc it was a really good price (and two trends in one!):
However it's been in my closet for a month now & I haven't reached for it. I am contemplating returning it. Who knows, if the right occasion arises I may wear it. Maybe I should ask for styling ideas before I give up on it.

That's really pretty. I'd wear it out to a nice dinner with dark jeans and heels/booties. Maybe some bangles on the wrist since you are bare armed, but no other jewelry to compete with the look. As it gets cooler, I'd throw a navy sweater over it (I think the sparkly collar would look good peeking out from under a navy cardi.) It might also work with a red pencil skirt for an evening out.

I wonder how it would look with a layer under the top? Funk it up with a solid color tissue t-shirt (maybe gray?) under so that the sleeves show and keep the bottom easy with skinny jeans. That might make it a causal weekend look.