The Aviator Scarf – Flying High In The Skies in Style!
You don’t have to dress up as a World War I Flying Ace to don an aviator scarf but it wouldn’t hurt to grab a little piece of history to appreciate its significance either. These scarves weren’t worn as much for their looks as they were for their practical value – as was typical for scarves whether worn by a pilot or not.
An aviator scarf usually measures 6 feet long and 10 inches wide. In the past, they were mainly used to protect the pilot’s neck from the constant rubbing of the leather collar of his flight suit. The free ends were also used to clear his goggles from oil that usually came from a leaky rotary 
engine. In those days, such scarves were kept for utilitarian purposes and not as fashion accessories.
Nowadays, 100% silk scarves can be worn over a leather coat for a more dashing appearance. Authentic pieces, particularly those worn during World War II, usually had one side made of wool for warmth and another side made of silk for looks. Nowadays, the Debonair Aviator Scarf is made of two layers of 100% pure silk to meet those desired qualities while retaining the stylish look but dumping the bulky effect of wool. Apparently, style has evolved as its foremost quality while relegating practicality to the sidelines.
Most men prefer white pieces to match their dark, whether black or brown, leather coats for a dramatic contrast. These pieces are typically plain white but some versions have stylish patterns such as a swirling paisley design.
There are some men who prefer a solid black piece. The reason why they are less popular is because most leather jackets are either black or dark brown. The scarf can be looped around the neck once or simply hung from the back of the neck with both ends dropping in parallel at the front.
Aviator scarves are perfect gifts for your male loved ones. They’re handy, classy, and very personal. You’ll be remembered every time they’re worn as they are perfect for social gatherings and night-outs. Since they are extremely lightweight they’ll be very convenient to wear, not to mention easy to tuck away when no longer appropriate for the moment. In fact, if they’re worn over a heavy leather jacket, the user would hardly notice them.
So the next time you prepare a short list of possible gifts, try to consider jotting down an aviator scarf.
