Learn to embrace and love your neck

8. CHANGE YOUR PILLOW AND YOUR HANDBAG The less stress you put on your neck the better. Whether you sleep on your side, stomach or back, your pillow should provide adequate neck support for

that position. If your neck is bending or twisting into the pillow you're just encouraging wrinkles and a stiff neck upon waking! While silk pillowcases can help minimize facial

wrinkles, check out contoured pillows that are ergonomically designed for better neck alignment while you sleep. Then tackle your bag. A heavy shoulder bag or tote can wreck your posture and

provide additional neck pain. At the very least lighten the contents and leave heavy items like that bag of coins and full makeup kit at home. You can carry your bag on alternate shoulders,

but the best solution is to switch to a soft cross-body bag or chic backpack for better weight distribution. (Left to right) Patti LuPone, Martha Stewart and Joan Baez Walter McBride/Getty

Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Rich Fury/Getty Images 9. PLAY WITH SCARVES AND NECKLACES Lucky us. Just when we've stockpiled a lifetime of pearls, necklaces and scarves our

necks are ready to be adorned and adored. Long scarves always work to elongate and flatter so let them dangle rock star style or knot your scarf at the side for camouflage. Pearls —

especially multistrand necklaces — make mature necks look fresh thanks to their luminous light-reflecting ability. Like brown eyeshadow, pearls are one of those things it's impossible

to overdo. Pile them on. Statement necklaces from chunky ropes of beads to bibs provide a visual diversion or a celebratory embellishment. Never mind what's In or Out, just slip one on

and know everyone will be admiring your style not noticing your neck. (Left to right) Cate Blanchett, Catherine O'Hara and Vanessa Williams Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla

Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images; Toni Anne Barson/WireImage; Michael Tran/FilmMagic 10. MAKE YOUR HAIR AND NECK PARTNERS They should be working together. Sometimes we consider

our hairstyle only in relation to our face. That's a mistake because hair plays a part in neck flattery. For example, long, shoulder-grazing hair can soften the effect of lines and neck

cords, while a few long layers can camouflage a not so firm jaw and discolorations. Long bobs (known as lobs) and classic chin-length bobs solve a whopping three neck concerns. They

elongate your neck thanks to space between your shoulders and the bottom line of the cut, hide a double chin or wattle with their swingy shape, and add crisp definition to counteract loose

skin, wrinkles or sag. Remember that people see you and your neck from all angles, including back and side. So, if you have short hair or wear your hair up, keep it piecey around the nape

and neck for all the above reasons. Flashpop/Stone/Getty Images 11. STAND, WALK AND SIT UP STRAIGHT Posture is everything when it comes to mature necks, which is why our new daily habit of

looking down and hunching over cellphones and laptops is not helping. In fact, “tech neck” is contributing to everything from neck wrinkles to wattles and poor upper spine alignment. Make a

conscious effort to lift your cellphone up to your face or get earbuds, try standing for Zoom calls, or get a laptop stand and look straight ahead into your computer. A doctor demonstrating

the noninvasive Ultherapy procedure. Brian Ach/Getty Images for EvolveMKD LAST WORD: CONSIDER NONINVASIVE PROCEDURES, NOT SURGERY Some women dream about a neck lift. Let me tell you

something. The cutting, suctioning and tightening of neck surgery is not cheap ($10,000 ballpark), easy (presurgery tests, anesthesia, hospital or operating room fees) or painless

(post-surgery healing, swelling, scars and numbness). If you can't let go of the idea, head to a qualified board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and ask about scalpel-free in-office

procedures. The three to consider are Botox to soften cords and aid under-chin dribble, Kybella injections to destroy fat cells and a double chin, or Ultherapy, an ultrasound procedure that

tightens loose neck skin.