Layer a Cropped Turtleneck Under Blouses
Many times I find that I need something to fill in the neckline of a blouse or sweater, but don't want the bulk of a turtleneck shirt under it. Dickies sometimes do the trick, but I have found a better solution. I buy a turtleneck; ones sold as "seconds" at an outlet, ones you have with a stain or tear, or ones from a thrift store work fine. I then cut the sleeves off of them and cut the bottom off right under the bust line.
Flawed or stained shirts get a second chance in your wardrobe and you don't have the bulk or heat which come with an entire shirt. These are far superior to the dickies you buy because: 1) They don't pull out or up, or reveal the area between your neck and shoulder like the traditional dickies do. 2) You have a much better array of colors to choose from since the traditional ones are generally found only in a few neutral colors.
By Sandy from Elon, NC
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02/26/2009
Both of these ideas are really great. Thank you! Karen
By Cathy S. (Guest Post)
02/26/2009
I am going to call the Genius Awards people and have them declare you a genius for this!
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02/26/2009
Great idea about cutting off the sleeves. This way layering is not so bulky. I'll have to try it with some old turtlenecks I have.
Sometimes I want to fill in a V-neck top but I don't want a turtleneck. I've tried my tank tops but they are too low, I want something higher. What works is wearing the tank top backwards--I wear the scooped front in back, and the higher part is now in front (hope that makes sense).
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