Winter is coming so break out those scarves. One of the best, sexiest, classiest accessories any woman can add to their outfit is an appropriate scarf. It ups your game in terms of dressing and is the easiest thing to put on. What's more is they don't cost all that much either. It's also the perfect way to add some colour to your outfit.
The most simple form of adornment, this single piece of cloth is one of the most versatile clothing accessories, used for centuries across a variety of cultures, for a range of purposes.
Many Muslim women wear headscarves for modesty, while early 20th-century crusaders for women’s rights used their clothing to promote their cause, wearing scarves in the movement’s colors: white, green and purple.
During World War II, scarves expressed nationalist sentiments. The British firm Jacqmar produced designs with propaganda-themed slogans. One featured the phrase “Shoulder to Shoulder” on a map of England emblazoned with British and American symbols. Another design mimicked a wall covered with posters urging citizens to “Lend to Defend” and “Save for Victory.”In Western culture, however, the scarf is most prominently known for its use as a fashion accessory. So whether you're new to scarves or just need some tips on how to evolve your scarf fetish, here are some basic pointers to help you get the most out of your scarves.
Wear a print scarf with a solid ensemble and a solid scarf with a beautiful print blouse or dress. Keep it simple and choose colors or prints that adhere to your most flattering colors and complement your capsule wardrobe pieces.
If you want something subtle, get one that closely matches what you’re wearing. If you want to make a statement, go for something more bold and with lots of color.
Since you'll be wearing them next to your face, buy scarves that complement your hair, eye and skin color. It'll reduce the skin imperfections and you'll glow. The wrong colors on the other hand, will bring out dark eye circles, lines and discolorations.
Black or neutrals (beige, grey, white, brown) are always classy. They pair with anything and still give that extra twist to you outfit.
There are endless ways to wear a scarf. Continue playing with the scarves you have and settle on a few ways that work best for your wardrobe selections, personality and lifestyle. Jessica Alba really loves her scarves and seems to have an ever-growing collection that she wears with just about anything ” from minidresses to shorts and tank tops
It gets better. A scarf is thinning! When a long scarf is worn draped down, the fabric “cuts” your torso in half and gives you a different texture to break the “canvas”. This gives some architecture to your body and that makes you look thinner.
Scarves come in all sorts of lengths, colors, and even levels of heft, so they work with your outfit, no matter the occasion. The beauty and one of the most pleasurable parts about shopping for scarves is that size doesn’t matter. They will always fit. As long as the colors are flattering, the choices and options are endless.
That being said, a scarf is also a great investment because you can wear it everyday and it will always fit you.
Scarves are great for every season - from light chiffon scarves for spring and summer to voluminous cashmere scarves and wool for winter - scarves are the perfect accessory to compliment any outfit. And if you are stuck with what to do with it, here are 25 ways to wear that flattering new accessory.
