Fashion help - shirts that cover the upper part of my chest, right below my neck

[momee]

I'm curious what style shirt those of you with some great fashion sense would wear if you were trying to cover up some disfigurement on the upper part of your chest?

 

Not as in a modesty thing, I'm talking much higher than cleavage.

 

I'm not interested in turtle necks but want something with a good bit of coverage like what a turtleneck would provide.  Although I don't need my entire neck covered, just from about my collar bones down.

 

I was thinking collared shirts but they're still open at the part I want covered.  V necks same way.  Normally I just wear a regular collared cotton shirt but I'd like to change up a bit if I can find something.

[wonderchica]

Boat necks!

http://www.oldnavy.com/products/boatneck-tee.jsp

[SJ.]

Cowl neck sweaters. 

 

You can also accessorize with scarves.

 

I like to dress casually and am currently loving things in the Gap Fit line, like these:

Gap Fit Running Hoodie

Long Sleeve Crewneck

Long Sleeve T Shirt

 

ETA: I don't claim to have great fashion sense, nor any for that matter!

[SJ.]

Crew neck sweaters, you should be able to find many different styles this time of year.

[zoobie]

Find a high necked camisole and wear it under any necks. The layered look is in right now.

 

Sorry, missed great fashion sense part! Uh... I try to dress modernly (?) when possible, but I'm no fashion plate!

[Anne]

But WHERE do you find a high necked camisole?????

 

Anne

[Southern Ivy]

What about something like www.halftee.com?
They might have some options to make a higher neckline. 

[zoobie]

But WHERE do you find a high necked camisole?????

 

Anne

Rosette 100% Cotton Sleeveless Undershirt (Small, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYRHLBI/

 

Random Google hit for crew neck tank women. If you can sew, there's a easy pattern with an adjustable neckline: https://www.etsy.com/listing/203707578/sis-boom-tortola-womens-tank-top-pattern?

 

My oldest has worn tank tops backwards when the scoop in front was too low.

[Hunter's Moon]

I second boat necks!

[YaelAldrich]

Look at Jewish modest clothing shops - that's the neckline that we tend to wear. 

http://www.koshercasual.com/

 

http://www.headshoulderstoesandbows.com/shells

 

http://www.elzees.com/

 

Google "tznius shirts"

[Xuzi]

Scarves! They're so much easier to find than high-necked tops, and can be so cute! Lots of stores sell them for relatively cheap, too. Cheaper than the cost of a shirt.

[plansrme]

For summer, one of my daughters wears a lot of high-necked halter tops. She does it because she has pretty arms and shoulders, but most of them do cover that part of her chest.

[Jennifer132]

But WHERE do you find a high necked camisole?????

 

Anne

You can get them at Deborah and Co. The sizing is a bit off, so order a size or two larger than you normally would.

[hornblower]

in addition to dittoing boatnecks, I recently saw mockneck long sleeved t-shirts  - they were a tad higher than collar bone but not tight, kwim?  & a bit of a square cut overall. Looked very Audrey Hepburn in black.  I can't remember which store though.... Maybe H&M.

& here, infinity scarves are everywhere. In a knit like this  or made out of a long cotton/rayon woven fabric & tied like this

[Tsuga]

Another vote for scarves. Always classy, you can even wear them with a tank top.

[Anne]

Thanks, YaelAldrich, for the link to KosherCasuals!!   They have high necked sleeveless tops in a variety of lengths and colors - Exactly what I was looking for!!

 

Anne

[Word Nerd]

I used to work with a woman who'd had some type of throat surgery, and she had dozens of gorgeous scarves in various lengths and styles to cover her scar.

[catz]

I was thinking scarves are pretty hot right now.  I'd be working that angle!  I just bought a couple new ones myself.  :)

[Farrar]

I have ended up with a couple of skirts that are that Kosher Casual brand. They're really well made and not expensive (though to note, they did run small). So... I'm assuming their products are generally good quality.