Unfashionable Neck Braces

Hi Leyn,

Magandang araw!

Minsan akong hiniritan ni Mariano na itanong ko daw sayo kung ano ang maimumungkahi mong maaaring gawin para ang neck collar/brace ay maging fashionable. Kaya eto na nga ako, nage-email. Haha!

Just a backgrounder, I have a (not so serious) cervical spine problem. My doctor advised me to wear my neck collar/brace religiously so that it won’t get worse, or else, I might need to undergo surgery (please, God, no.) to correct it or whatever (di ako nakikinig eh. nanay ko kausap niya so kebs ko hehe!). However, I seldom wear the neck brace for the following reasons:

1. MAINIT.
2. UNCOMFORTABLE.
3. OUT OF PLACE SA WARDROBE.

So there. I rarely wear it. But lately, because of work, the stress brought about by it, is causing my cervical spine to hurt once more and I feel the need to wear the neck brace daily to support the spine. Though my email is nagmamarunong@post.com I admittedly do not know everything, so can you suggest ways to make the unfashionable neck brace/collar fashionable?

Thanks thanks thaaaaaaaaaaanks!

-superboi (babae po ako, not bading, btw. girlaloo all the way. hehe.)

Dear superboi,

Alam mo bang ginagamit ka lang ni Mariano para pahirapan ako. Hahaha Wenk. But kidding aside, madali lang naman ang solusyon dyan. Ang sagot lang ay ‘wag mong pilit itago ang pagsuot nang iyong neck brace at mamili nalang nang mga damit na babagayan nito.

Though I’m not sure if your neck brace looks like this…

Just in case ito nga, try to be choosy with your tops and it’s recommended to wear high neckline blouses. Wearing spaghetti straps that show your chest makes it more obvious that you’re in neck braces. I know it’s uncomfortable and sweaty, but if you really want to at least match your clothing with your neck support then you have to sacrifice my dear.

As you’ve noticed, the shades are quite pale and safe. This is to complement the light color of your neck brace. Imagine if you’re in a shocking red or royal blue, the bulkiness on your collar part will be more noticeable.  Also, picking light hues will somehow camouflage the color of your neck brace. Never try to use scarves to hide it, panget yun.

In case you’re into accessories, avoid wearing layered style necklaces. You can just be in a simple jewelry with a small pendant. In other terms, accessorize but not too much.

Lastly, we have to accept that wearing such braces isn’t usual and to some extent conflicts fashion. It’s for your health anyway. As recommended, just try to minimize the obviousness of your cervical support. That simple. Kadiri naman siguro kung isa-suggest ko na lagyan mo nang embroidery o sequins ang iyong neck brace diba. So there, I hope your pain lessens ’cause I bet it’s really hard to be in a collar brace  everyday. Take care of yourself.

Love Lots,

Leyn

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