![3/4 Sleeve Silk Trim T-Shirt](http://www.us.purecollection.com/cashmere_ss11images/LW-341_1_zoom.jpg)
True confession: I used to wear turtlenecks—a lot! I was such a turtleneck devotee that I even had sleeveless ones for summer. Honest. Sometime around age 50, I realized that turtlenecks weren’t working for me anymore. The skin around my jaw was starting to sag a little. And if I weren’t smiling (a woman’s natural face lift), I felt the fabric hugging my neck was like a big arrow pointing to my aging jawline. Yikes! I immediately got rid of most of my turtlenecks and now only wear them for cross-country skiing. Instead, I look for dresses and tops with soft, lower neckline—V-neck, scoop neck, cowl neck—that draws attention away from the jawline. Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of pretty scoop neck styles that would flatter the over 50 woman. Take, for instance, the 3/4 Sleeve Silk Trim T-Shirt
PLEATED SCOOPS
Of all the new top styles, the top with horizontal pleats is my favorite. The pleats have a fluttery, feminine energy and offer great concealment for any little lumps and bumps.
From Shopbop…
![Dolan Scoop Neck Tee](http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/p/pcs/products/dolan/dolan4000610523/dolan4000610523_p1_1-0_254x500.jpg)
Dolan Scoop Neck Tee
PEASANT TOPS
The last time I wore a peasant top was in the early 70s. But I saw a 61-year-old woman wearing one with jeans today and she looked great. The top would also look fabulous with a blue jean skirt. Here are a couple of examples...
![Jones New York Ribbon Detail Linencott Top](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1307766207868/products/PG.60119990.JJI15XX.PZ.jpg)
Jones New York Ribbon Detail Linencott Top
From Shopbop…
![Velvet Bayla Lace Blouse](http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/p/pcs/products/velve/velve4002912867/velve4002912867_p1_1-1_254x500.jpg)
Velvet Bayla Lace Blouse
BUTTONED SCOOPS
Cotton tees are a summer staple. I have them in many colors and sleeve lengths. For variety-sake, I like to mix in a couple of T-shirts with a few buttons down the front like the Henley. The Organic Cotton Tee
Or here's a top that's half-peasant and half-Henley from Michael Stars.
![Michael Stars Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Peasant Henley](http://www.michaelstars.com/prod_images/8413/8413_white_medium.jpg)
Michael Stars Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Peasant Henley
SHEER DETAIL
Garments with sheer material are one of the "hot" trends for for 2011. I'm not ready to wear a long skirt that's sheer from the thighs down like 20-something girls are wearing in New York City. But I'm loving this pretty top from Couture Candy...
![Free People Hi Low Long Sleeve Top in White : Free People Women](http://www.couturecandy.com/store/assets/freepeople/freep-010205280101white-fnt.jpg)
Free People Hi Low Long Sleeve Top in White : Free People Women
KNIT TOPS
Knit scoops are great for work, especially if your office has the central air conditioning set for arctic temperatures like it is where I work.
![Jones New York Scoop Neck Knit Top](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1307766207868/products/PG.10242904.JJR75XX.PZ.jpg)
Jones New York Scoop Neck Knit Top
Other knits are for more casual dressing, like this Free People Coasting Tee : Free People Women
![Free People Coasting Tee : Free People Women](http://www.couturecandy.com/store/assets/freepeople/freep-010303930101white-fnt.jpg)
BASIC Ts
Of course, I love the easy simplicity of the basic scoop neck with short sleeves. The Jones New York Scoop Neck Shell
![Jones New York Scoop Neck Shell](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1307766207868/products/PG.10255406.JJ6KYC6.PZ.jpg)
Or something striped like this Organic Cotton Tee