https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 12:42:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1554563 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 07:16:02 +0000 Ankita 1554563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got some great advice and i'm with kiwi gal on this one - i think collared shirts and dresses look fab and will give you the desired coverage at the back and chest area....also adding a lightweight scarf could do the trick with everyday tee's and blouses (they also make for a good accessory!)</p> <p>I would highly highly recommend you check out tie neck blouses and tops, they are a personal favourite of mine and look beautiful :)&nbsp;<br />I'll add a few images.</p> <p>I've suffered from aggressive cystic acne for the last one year and know how damaging scars can be for confidence, but i'll also say be brave and embrace it... I've reached a point where i go out without covering my acne scars with makeup and it doesn't bother me anymore.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1554384 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 23:58:15 +0000 binkle 1554384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also had thyroid surgey - very recently- and have J- shaped scar from base of neck up to right ear. To protect from sun I wear a loosely draped light cotton scarf. I am a scarf lover so am looking forawrd to cooler weather and opportunity to play with my scarves. </p> <p>Anyway, scarves can be styled in so many ways - easy to find tutorials on youtube.</p> <p>And as others have noted, if you don't have to protect your skin from the sun, try going uncovered, if you are comfortable. A lttle bit at a time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1554311 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:36:14 +0000 MTBGirl 1554311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten good advice here regarding clothing, sun exposure and comfortability factor with it. I had a total thyroidectemy which left a very long scar. When I got the go ahead to "let it see the light" I was very bashful about it. Do you wear scarves? Very light breezy scarves would be a good way to go. I wish you the best. And it will get better!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1554299 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 20:57:29 +0000 Anonymous 1554299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Collared shirts made out of cotton voile?</p> <p>That's a challenging issue especially when you're young. Jenn's advice is excellent. Of course you should get an okay from a doctor but I think she's absolutely right. Most people are much more preoccupied with how <i>they&nbsp;</i>look than how <i>you</i> look. All you need is a few people to be extra supportive. When I met my husband and was trying to look so attractive all the time I was still having regular outbreaks of cystic acne that were mortifying to me. Did not bother him one bit.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1554270 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:22:10 +0000 Anonymous 1554270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like everyone's suggestions, and hope you find some garments that will work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551162 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:45:01 +0000 Adelfa 1551162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of people at work have the cutest sheer tops that they wear over tees. If the sheer fabric has a print, you don't see through it very much. I love all the other suggestions too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551100 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:33:28 +0000 Sal 1551100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect the scarring will fade but I know how hard these things are at the time. &nbsp;Especially at school. And advice from the dermatologist about sun exposure is a really good idea.</p> <p>Loose cotton or chambray shirts with a collar come up pretty high at the back... &nbsp;Heaps of styles available depending how you like to dress and great with shorts or even over a dress. &nbsp;Or a loose shirt dress?</p> <p>Do you have long hair, maybe even wearing that loose at the back will cover it?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551082 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:49:39 +0000 Liz 1551082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would talk with a dematologist to see what to do to minimize any darkening, or whether that's an issue. Sometimes I believe they recommend limiting sun exposure for a certain amount of time after surgery.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with Jenn. When your doctor gives you the go-ahead, I'd encourage you to see if you can get comfortable with the idea of having your neck uncovered. It's not worth it to go through life year after year after year limiting your choices to hide something that just is what it is.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551072 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:40:46 +0000 Thistle 1551072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about breezy, drapey linen tees? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551067 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:21:34 +0000 Anonymous 1551067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check out Uniqlo's Airism pieces at <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/women/airism.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqlo.com/us/women/airism.html</a></p> <p>You're smart to cover up -- the sun can darken the scars, so be careful out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551065 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:17:24 +0000 Jenn 1551065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If this is scarring you're going to have for the rest of your life, I'd encourage you to experiment with revealing it. You'll be surprised, I think, by how little anyone but you minds it.</p> <p>That being said, when you really want/need to cover it, what about something like a mock neck tank? Breezy, relaxed fit ones should still feel pretty cool, despite the higher neck and back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-up-scars#post-1551062 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:06:52 +0000 Leighways 1551062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have really bad acne on my neck and back, much which has had to be surgically delt with, and have a lot of deep scarring from it. Over winter I've been wearing collars under round necks at school (like pictures).</p> <p>Unfortunately Spring just started on Monday here, it's heating up, and I don't know what I could wear to cover up without boiling alive or looking very unfashionable! Any ideas? </p>