Comments on: Turtlenecks… or more like turkey neck

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:25:20 +0000

Hi Gwenn,
Our models are way under 40 because that’s all that is out there. You see we use pictures from internet catologues and magazines, and for some crazy reason they don’t seem to think that women over 40 buy clothes!
We’ love to be able to find some sites that have beautiful clothes and use 40+ models , so if you find any please let us know! In the meantime, we stuck having to having you use your imagination a bit.
When is the retail and advertising industry going to wake up?

Cheers, Deborah and JoJami

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:07:05 +0000

Hi Sherrie,
Thanks for the great scarf tips!! Can’t wait to check them out! Yes, you caught us trying to make our point…(obvious, airbrushing…) however we still stick to our guns that a black turtleneck can potentially be aging on some women! Anyway…you have to admit, we ALL have waaaaay too much black in our closets and how fun to be told to try something different!!
Love hearing your voice and wonderful tips here at Fabulousafter40!! Cheers!

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:03:07 +0000

Hi Mary,
LOL.. you are probably right about that, however, the point is still well taken. It is a fun test to go into a well lit dressing room with a black turtleneck and a colorful one. You should see the difference and find yourself drawn to the colorful one. No matter what, we rarely get complimented on a black turtleneck, however when we wear one of a fun color, the raves flow in!!!

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:58:48 +0000

Hi Gwenn,
Great to hear from you.. YES, YES!! We hear you, and so many of our readers do point that out. The sad news is that we just can’t seem to convince any of the stores to use models that are “real”. We are very frustrated with the choice of photos that we can find to demonstrate the points we are trying to make. One day, we hope that retailers will hear our demands and start using over 40 models. Thanks for chatting with us!
Cheers,
JoJami and Deborah

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:55:19 +0000

Hi Debra Sue,
Great tips.. thanks!!!! We love those split turtlenecks and have seen them at Nordstroms. It is so tempting to wear black as we age, since we think it will make us look thinner. However up on top as you mentioned it can be aging! YIKES… we love color and find that turtlenecks in any festive color can really liven up our face and attitude!

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:45:01 +0000

Hi Lisa,
Congratulations on your spectacular weight loss! We can imagine that you are still trying to dress a plus size body and need help finding out what shape your are now!!! If you want, we can do a private coaching lesson with you. Check out our services or email us with your phone number at: info@fabulousafter40.com
We would love to chat with you and see what we can do to get your wardrobe up to snuff!

By: Lisa Scott

Lisa Scott — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:19 +0000

Thanks for all the pictures. I need more pictures on your pages. I am fashion challanged! I grew up a tom boy and will always be a tom boy at heart. But at 44 I am starting to feel old and frumpy. I NEED your help!!
I recently lost 100lbs and can now go shopping, but still find myself not knowing what looks good on me.

By: Debra Sue

Debra Sue — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:30 +0000

I have been noticing this problem for a few years now-am now 55. The Michael Kors is good. I’ve also seen some “split” mock turtlenecks in a few catalog stores that is much more flattering on the older neck. Gives you that lengthening little V. And black-with the exception of the summertime with some tan-afraid it’s over for me. Always stick with charcoal or brown as the other is just too harsh looking against my skin.

By: Gwenn

Gwenn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:58:02 +0000

Ladies,

I enjoy your articles and postings. However, I don’t understand why your models are generally way UNDER 40 when the whole point of your site is fabulous AFTER 40. If you could use some age appropriate models and some models with a ‘little extra’, that would be great.

You both look FABULOUS, but not all of us do. I would love to see models and ideas for women over 40 who…. well, aren’t size 2 (or even 8)…

Thanks!

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:49:18 +0000

Yes, True….If you have a lot of very loose skin around your neck, then disguise it with a scarf. But for a smaller amount that gets pushed up by wearing a turtleneck -a cowl neck is a good alternative.