Chatting with dcrmom about accessorizing with her new boots (Ugg – Swell Tall (Brunswick) – Footwear), I realized an observation about scarf styling which may be helpful.
A young lady who tends to be tall, modest, and busty (like dcrmom) is flattered by a scarf worn like this:
I, on the other hand, generally wear my scarves, if I wear one at all, lariat style:
Since I’m not an accessory person, I’m not sure why this works. Thoughts?
If you’ve posted on scarves – tying and wrapping, please let me know and I’ll add your link to this post.
This is one fad I don’t follow — I only wear scarves w/ a winter jacket (if it’s really cold) and it comes off when the coat comes off — it’s just too much fussy around my face/neck! I just lay it around my neck and cross the two ends in front near my throat and sometimes tuck the ends into the opening of my coat . . . that being said, I do have a great scarf collection in all textures and sizes, various shades/patterns of pink of course!
In the pics of your models the first style works ‘cos the voluminous scarf and her top are both lighter weight fabrics, the second one her top is bulky and her scarf too but it’s a simpler, cleaner shape . . . I’m wondering if indoor scarves will go the way of ponchos in a season or two . . . in LA a few years ago they were ALL the rage, now there’s nary a one to be seen! (replaced by scarves i’m sure~)
What makes scarves hard to wear is usually the uncontrolled volume and motion. Both are often more manageable on a larger woman. The lariat style helps control both, because a lot of volume is consumed by the doubling-up, and the superimposed tails stay put better.
On scarf-as-fad, I think there’s heavy regionalism involved – everywhere I’ve lived since age 18 or so has had the potential to be very, very cold, and in such places scarves have been basically impervious to trend, indoors and out. However, if, in warmer climates, scarves played a role in nosing out those hideous poncho things from a few years back, then they deserve our undying respect and gratitude.
It’s interesting to think of scarves as a fad. I’ve always thought of them as a traditional look that was hard for me to wear. (Could that be because I am small and have smallish features?)
I always think that styles, like ponchos, that don’t really look good on very many people are the ones that aren’t around long, while looks that flatter more people become more popular and eventually become classics. But that doesn’t explain sagging, does it?
Hey, have a wonderful thanksgiving!
I think they’re kind of a fad at the moment. Although I don’t see them a LOT. I am enjoying wearing them both ways you picture. I definitely need more though. 🙂
I wear scarves regularly, spring and fall pretty much exclusively silk scarves, but when the weather gets colder, as Mella suggests, they are pretty much a necessity around here. Lariat style is particularly good for bundling up!