Although the traditional way of wearing silk scarves is around the neck, they are a lot more versatile than that. They can be used to accessorize many outfits in innovative ways. Let’s take a look at some great ideas.
Silk Scarves as a Headband or Around the Waist
Wear your silk scarf as a headband. This came into fashion when Hollywood celebrities Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton started the trend. The headband can be as thick or as thin as you like, depending how the scarf is folded. Or, wear it as a belt. For this, choose fun colorful prints. Take a long scarf and fold it into an oblong shape to the desired width. Then simply tie it around your waist. If you are overweight, wear it lower down on the hips. This will make your torso look longer and slimmer.
Silk Scarves to Accessorize Your Hair or Handbag
Use a scarf to tie your pony-tail. Instead of a boring old scrunchie, use a bright scarf to add a splash of color to your appearance. Tie it around the pony-tail and let the ends drape downwards. If you want to change the look of a handbag or purse, jazz it up by tying a large scarf around the handle.
Scarves and Fashion
Create an attractive V-line with an outfit. Fold a rectangular scarf, put it around your neck and tuck it into your blouse or jacket. This is very flattering for short women because it makes the neck look longer, creating a taller look. You can use a square scarf but it’s going to look bulkier and it will also need more folding. If using a square one, make sure it is light in weight, e. g. chiffon or silk. Whenever you wear a scarf on the skin avoid scratchy, harsh fabrics. They can cause irritations even in very cold weather.
You can also use your scarf as an attractive necklace. Take an oblong-shaped scarf and fold it lengthwise to whatever width you desire. Clip a pendant on the center of it and you’ve got an instant necklace. You could also use a brooch but, in this case, you will need to make a knot in the middle of the scarf to that the brooch can be securely pinned.
A really chic look is to turn a scarf into a tie. The vertical column it creates has a slimming effect. Tie it exactly as you would a man’s neck-tie. But instead of sliding the knot right up to the neck-line and tightening it, pull it downwards so that it forms a loose V-shape. If you are wearing something that’s got a V-line, then place the scarf knot in line with the other V.
Scarves look smart under the lapels of a jacket. For this, a long rectangular scarf will work best. Place the center of it under the back of the jacket’s collar and then tuck it neatly under the lapels. Let the sides hang down to create two vertical lines. This is another great tip to make short women look taller.
Silk scarves can look just as good inside a jacket or coat. Use a long scarf and layer it inside the jacket or coat inner. Again, let the sides hang down vertically. If you want a classic look, let the ends hang at even lengths. To create a more asymmetrical look, let them hang unevenly.
