Patricia letter - high neck long sleeve top
A Letter From Patricia
I'm 64, and I finally stopped hiding my neck under a scarf every single day.
A herringbone knit top with a high neck, a modern stripe down the sleeve and an easy shape, made to look put together from errands to Sunday dinner.
By Patricia Miller · Asheville, North Carolina
Posted November 2026 · 4 min read
I have a whole drawer of scarves. Not because I love scarves, but because somewhere in my late fifties I started feeling self-conscious about my neck, and a scarf was the easiest way to cover it.
The trouble is, a scarf slides, it gets in my soup, and by noon it is usually hanging off the back of a chair. The turtlenecks I tried instead were either too tight around the throat or so plain they made me look washed out.
What I wanted was one top that covered my neck on its own, looked a little more interesting than plain beige, and still felt easy to wear.
The day it arrived, folded in tissue paper.
That is how I found the Modern High Neck Top from Eliza & Maren. I picked the orange, which felt a little bold for me. I have worn it four times this week.
Here are five little things that make this top worth a closer look.
A high neck that does the scarf's job
No scarf, and nothing to fuss with.
The neck stands up softly instead of squeezing, so my throat is covered and I can still breathe and turn my head. It frames my face in a way that looks intentional. I pop on small gold earrings and that is the whole outfit done.
I love how the high neck covers without feeling tight! Finally, something comfortable that looks beautiful too.
Beverly Anderson, Palm Springs, CA
A herringbone knit that looks put together
The fine herringbone pattern in brown and cream gives the top texture, so it never looks like a basic tee. From across the room it reads as a polished knit, and up close the little zigzag is just lovely. It goes with cream trousers, jeans, or a dark skirt without any thinking.
The herringbone pattern is absolutely lovely! It gives this top such an elegant look without being too dressy.
Diane Mitchell, St. Augustine, FL
One stripe that makes it feel modern
A single orange stripe runs from the neck over the shoulder and all the way down the sleeve. It is a small detail, but it makes the whole top feel current instead of old-fashioned. My granddaughter asked where I got it, and that does not happen often.
Such a flattering fit! I love that it's relaxed around my waist without looking baggy. Exactly what I needed!
Joyce Reynolds, Burlington, VT
Long sleeves with a neat cuff
The sleeves go all the way to the wrist and finish in a solid brown cuff, with a matching band at the hem. On its own it is warm enough indoors, and under an open coat the cuffs peek out nicely at the wrist. The shape is relaxed through the middle, so I wear it untucked and never feel squeezed.
The orange stripe adds such a beautiful touch! It's stylish, comfortable, and looks wonderful with my favorite jeans.
Marilyn Foster, Wilmington, NC
From errands to Sunday dinner
Quick picture before Sunday dinner at my daughter's.
This is the part I love most. With cream trousers it is right for the bakery and the post office. Swap them for a long brown skirt and it is nice enough for dinner with the family. Same top, no outfit change, and I feel like myself the whole day.
Finally, a high neck that doesn't feel restrictive! I can wear it comfortably all day without constantly adjusting it.
Dorothy Collins, Tulsa, OK
This top, against your usual one
| The usual top | This top | |
|---|---|---|
| The neckline | Open neck, scarf needed | High neck that covers on its own |
| The feel at the throat | Tight turtleneck | Stands up softly, no squeeze |
| The look | Plain and flat | Herringbone knit with a modern stripe |
| The fit | Clings at the middle | Relaxed, easy to wear untucked |
| Wearing it out | Needs a change for dinner | Errands to dinner in one top |
| The sizes | Often stops at XL | S up to 3XL |
The usual top
- Open neck, scarf needed
- Tight turtleneck
- Plain and flat
- Clings at the middle
- Needs a change for dinner
- Often stops at XL
This top
- High neck that covers on its own
- Stands up softly, no squeeze
- Herringbone knit with a modern stripe
- Relaxed, easy to wear untucked
- Errands to dinner in one top
- S up to 3XL
The price right now
I always enjoy finding something lovely on sale, and this one was a nice surprise.
Right now this top is $49.95, compared with $166.50. That is a saving of $116.55 against the listed compare-at price.
And if you are buying for a sister or a friend too, the more you add, the more you save. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Available in Orange and Green.
Eliza & Maren | Modern High Neck Top
- High neck that covers without squeezing
- Brown and cream herringbone knit
- Modern stripe from neck to cuff
- Relaxed fit, long sleeves
- 2 colors, sizes S to 3XL
Modern High Neck Top · $49.95 · Choose your color and size
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The older I get, the more I appreciate clothes that quietly solve a problem. I did not need another scarf. I needed a top that let me stop thinking about my neck altogether.
This one does exactly that, and it looks a little more modern than anything else in my closet. My scarf drawer has not been opened in weeks.
If you are always reaching for a scarf before you leave the house, I think this one is well worth a closer look.
Patricia Miller · North Carolina
Available in Orange and Green · Sizes S to 3XL
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