Scarving for more

I used to associate scarves with air stewardesses because they were the only people who used to don them.

Service with a smile

But increasingly, scarves are seen everywhere! And they come in a whole myriad of shapes, sizes, colours, patterns and material. For cold climates, there’s the thick wool knitted variety, and for drier climates, there’s the thin chiffon headscarf or that silk handkerchief, the lightweight cotton bandana or classy cravat.

They come in various shapes and sizes too. The square-cut scarf is great for folding that classic bandana while the loop scarf can double up as a snood.

Scarves are just so versatile and they can change an entire outfit just by virtue of how you wish to tie them. You could loop one around your waist to create a sash, don it on your head as a headscarf or just wear it the classic way: around the neck. And the latest trend? Turning your scarf into a turban.

This will give you an idea of the various ways you can tie a scarf (admittedly, some of them are a little outdated):

28 ways to wear a scarf

So here are my top 10 (classic + modern) ways of wearing a scarf:

Other scarf suggestions

• You can try wearing a silk scarf under the lapel of your shirt or blouse. The soft silky texture of the scarf makes it ideal to wear over a shirt or blouse and it adds that touch of femininity. Great for the office!
• You could wear a cashmere or pashmina scarf (if it’s big enough) as a shawl to accompany your cocktail dress. It’ll keep you warm and it’s a wonderful accessory to drape around your shoulders.
• Make a bold statement with a brightly coloured (red!) /patterned scarf (think houndstooth!), tied in a long loop knot. This would look great over plain t-shirts.
• A printed square scarf folded in the triangular fashion would look great with a jacket or coat and keep you looking toasty and fashionable in the cold winter months.

Hope these suggestions are useful to you! So remember, if you want to spice up a boring outfit, be sure to throw on a scarf! It is the easiest way to stay effortlessly chic.

365 Ways to Wear that Little Black Dress

New Yorker Sheena Mathieken found a way to embrace eco-consciousness with her quirky sense of fashion. With only a little black dress, she found all sorts of innovative ways to stay fashionably stylish for an entire year. The accessories & clothings featured in her project were all vintage wear, thrifted, her own or donated.

The Uniform Project began 1st May 2009 and ended this year April 2010. & on top of being eco-friendly, The Uniform Project also functioned as a fundraiser for the Akanksha foundation, raising $103,374 for the children and winning her a prestigious spot as one of Elle’s Women of the Year 2009.
Need some style inspiration? Check out my favorite looks of hers in the rest of this entry