It is an undeniable fact that scarves and shawls are the most happening new accessory of the year. Unlike other fashion trends – like high-waist pencil skirts or bright neon accessories – this accessory is for everybody. It’s comfortable, it’s easy to wear, it has multi-purpose functions which makes it convenient to carry around… and there’s one for everyone!
While it is, undoubtedly, one of the easiest accessories to pull off, it is still possible to go horribly wrong with what kind of scarf you wear, and how you wear it. Scarves and shawls have fashion do’s and don’ts just like any other accessory, and here are a few tips that might help you avoid those inadvertent disasters. You don’t want to be caught in a fashion faux-pas with fashion’s easiest accessory!
Complement Your Frame
A scarf is meant to be an accessory – it shouldn’t swathe your entire outfit, nor should it be worn in a manner that makes someone question the point of its existence within the ensemble. If you have a small frame, stick to thinner, filmier material that complements your frame without blanketing it. Similarly, if you have a bigger, wider and bustier frame, a skinny scarf might not be the best choice to go with your outfits.
Match and Contrast
It is not unusual to see celebrities and fashionistas wearing contrasting accessories – a black-and-white ensemble with a red silk scarf for women, or a bold blue outfit with hot fuchsia stilettos, can be all the rave. The important thing to remember is, however, that paradoxical as it may sound, if you can’t contrast your scarf the right way, then don’t contrast it at all. To paint a picture, a bright yellow cotton scarf might not be the best accessory with a wine-red leather clutch. Contrast is always eye-catching, but eye-catching is not always synonymous with aesthetic. When in doubt, match your scarf.
Knots and Ties
Contrary to what some people might think, wrapping a scarf and shawl around you in whichever way that you think of does not guarantee a funky look. It can come off as sloppy, untidy, and just plain unattractive. If you’re trying to tweak your look and be a little inventive with knot-tying, do it neatly. There are a number of different fabulous ways to tie a scarf or shawl, ranging from demure to in-your-face flamboyant. Try one of those out, and do it correctly – being creative is never a bad thing, but mixing up different un-complementary techniques might not necessarily give you the effect that you were hoping for.
While it is, undoubtedly, one of the easiest accessories to pull off, it is still possible to go horribly wrong with what kind of scarf you wear, and how you wear it. Scarves and shawls have fashion do’s and don’ts just like any other accessory, and here are a few tips that might help you avoid those inadvertent disasters. You don’t want to be caught in a fashion faux-pas with fashion’s easiest accessory!
Complement Your Frame
A scarf is meant to be an accessory – it shouldn’t swathe your entire outfit, nor should it be worn in a manner that makes someone question the point of its existence within the ensemble. If you have a small frame, stick to thinner, filmier material that complements your frame without blanketing it. Similarly, if you have a bigger, wider and bustier frame, a skinny scarf might not be the best choice to go with your outfits.
Match and Contrast
It is not unusual to see celebrities and fashionistas wearing contrasting accessories – a black-and-white ensemble with a red silk scarf for women, or a bold blue outfit with hot fuchsia stilettos, can be all the rave. The important thing to remember is, however, that paradoxical as it may sound, if you can’t contrast your scarf the right way, then don’t contrast it at all. To paint a picture, a bright yellow cotton scarf might not be the best accessory with a wine-red leather clutch. Contrast is always eye-catching, but eye-catching is not always synonymous with aesthetic. When in doubt, match your scarf.
Knots and Ties
Contrary to what some people might think, wrapping a scarf and shawl around you in whichever way that you think of does not guarantee a funky look. It can come off as sloppy, untidy, and just plain unattractive. If you’re trying to tweak your look and be a little inventive with knot-tying, do it neatly. There are a number of different fabulous ways to tie a scarf or shawl, ranging from demure to in-your-face flamboyant. Try one of those out, and do it correctly – being creative is never a bad thing, but mixing up different un-complementary techniques might not necessarily give you the effect that you were hoping for.