Turkey neck -help!

Love the outfit - who's going to notice the neck? I used to spray a lovely concoction on my neck which seemed to ease the wrinkles, can't recall the name now, but tried to replicate the effect. You can buy a pressurised water spray in Boots for cooling the face during hot weather, it comes in a small can like hairspray. Anyway, by applying moisturiser first and then the spray of water (it is more like water vapour, you don't get a soaking!), the lines on my neck definitely improved. It also works well to "set" make-up for a day out, if you like that sort of thing. Hope this helps, but you will look smashing anyway! Enjoy yourself.

I once saw a programme that advised 'reduce accessories to the bare minimum...and then take one more accessory off'. It reminds me of a very glamorous lady that I worked with [the men used to drool] who, at a Christmas do where we all dolled ourselves up turned up in the simplest of outfits and wowed everyone.

Well, if needs must!!

If you're really determined to cover your neck, perhaps you could go with this look, Alea!

You look gorgeous and not a bit Mother of the Bride! I agree with everyone who says your neck looks fine, but I would go for earrings if you want to draw attention away from it.

Pearls are supposed to give you 'a glow'

Actually, your mum is right, as people have said to me 'why would anyone look at you, they will all be looking at the beautiful bride'

Right! DD is a wedding photographer. She tries to give me tips on how to present myself before a photograph (but has given up on me as I am so hopeless! - honestly! 'Oh, Mum!'). Lift head, tilt slightly to one side then lower head slightly. Smile, don't grin. I think that's it. Don't blame me if the photos are terrible and you look unnatural!!

Just be you - you look lovely in the photo!

I do have a long rope of pearls (sort of mid diaphragm) and a standard length necklace. Has anybody ever seen a clip with which you can turn a long rope into a double necklace(without just twisting it round the head?) By twisting the strands before you clip them you can shorten it to make a choker too.
I fancied something really showy (?) although as my mum would have said"Nobody's going to be looking at you" !
Stil no magic spell?

Galen, you may have hit upon the answer

Obvious answer is a pearl necklace. What else?
Obviously a a choker 3 strand as the late queen Mary

anno I've also heard that, people use it to improve the appearance of bags under the eyes . It makes sense when you think of it, it shrinks things.

alea that is a lovely outfit. I like the sound of a hammered type of silver? necklace.

I shan't ever let you see my neck if you think there's a problem with yours!

I haven't tried it myself, but Preparation H is said to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

I agree absolutely about earrings rather than necklace - not that I can see any evidence of 'turkey neck' either!

A pair of glam earrings of your choice would balance out the whole outfit and you'll look fabulous, Alea (love the hair colour, BTW)

Don't worry about your neck Alea, it's absolutely fine. Plus, who is going to notice, no one. My mum had a trick when photographs were being taken, she'd say 'necks up girls' - we still do it (and look slightly crackers of course)
Great outfit by the way

Yes, eclair plastered all over my face helps a lot
Especially the chocolate bit

I think so, I have several little samples which I have never used, hence my saggy face. (Don't tell DD! please)
Must try some tomorrow and see if it makes a difference.

Clarins Beauty Flash balm would be tightening if you need it.

I think earrings would be better than a necklace. They will distract from the neck area and there doesn't look to be really enough room for a necklace.
There's nothing wrong with your neck!
You look lovely, stop over thinking it!

Is that Clarins Baume Eclair? Might give that a go.( Any sort of eclair would do actually )

Lovely colours!
I can't see a turkey neck, but if you feel conscious that you do have one, some beautiful earrings would draw attention away from it.

DD recommended a tightening serum for the face (Clarins do one, other makes must be available ). It probably should work on the neck too; could you go into JL or Boots and see if they can try some on you before you splash out on some?

Gorgeous outfit Alea, I love it.

I'd wear some drop earrings rather than necklace, I think.

Do you use moisturiser on your neck and face to get your skin - get as plumped up as possible?

I don't think you have a turkey neck as I'm nervously peering at mine in the mirror with squinty eyes

No hat, (also wearing no make up, unlike on The Day) thinking of a big, bold hammered silver type necklace to go below the neckline, if short then short enough to stay above it, IYSWIM

I agree about v neck styles - draw attention away from the neck itself.
That's what I do, because I have a short neck and don't like scarves or necklaces.

Kind of disagree with wearing necklaces. I always used to wear necklaces and have a collection of lovely ones but rarely rear them now as I feel they draw attention to my chin and neck. I do think v necks are flattering though if the skin in that area is good.

Direct attention upwards (hat) or down ( necklace)

I had some passport photos taken after overdoing the Touch Eclat and it gave me an eerie glow [albeit hiding the wrinkles]...

Alea No one will notice your neck, they'll be too busy admiring your hair! I'm sure it's not half as bad as you think.