Throughout history, scarves have been made from a variety of fabrics - from heavy wool knits to fine silk weaves, patterned or plain - each style appropriate to its setting or the fashion of the period. Today, fashion scarves are commonly made from silk, rayon or acetate, which offer a light weight, fluid movement, strength, and a shimmering finish. Other common fabrics for scarves are cotton and wool, which make for a slightly heavier scarf, with structure and often textured finishes.
Scarves come in many sizes and shapes, and many are designed for specific uses. There are bandanas and kerchiefs which are smaller in size (usually 14-16 inches [35-40 cm] on a side), to large shawl-like scarves (which can be up to 48 inches [120 cm] on a side). There are square scarves, rectangular (or oblong) scarves, and triangular scarves. Some scarves have hemmed edges, fringed edges, and fused edges. They can be batik dyed, tie-dyed, silk-screened, have woven patterns, or solid colors. In short, the possibilities are endless.
Wearing Scarves:
Scarves can be worn in a variety of ways: as head coverings, shawls, accent pieces, belts, and even as garments. They are truly versatile and can add flair to a style, or be used as a subtle accent. They can be tied, pinned with a piece of jewelry, or secured with specially designed accents. Scarves can also be used as shawls at weddings, complimenting bridal dresses and jewelry such as wedding bands. Below are some examples of ways to wear scarves and how to tie scarves to accentuate your look, the shape of scarf you will need and how to secure them.
Scarves as Headwear:
Covering the head is one of the traditional purposes for which scarves have been used. Some cultures' mores insist that women wear scarves to cover their head as a matter of propriety, and in areas of the world where the climate is cold, women use scarves to protect their heads against the elements. Our concern here, however, is the use of scarves in fashion.
Scarves as Garments:
Apart from their use as headwear, scarves can be extremely versatile and can be used as apparel in other ways. Learning the following techniques can enable you to make the most of your wardrobe by adding an additional measure of versatility. You can add a couple of scarves to your suitcase when traveling and be prepared to create additional looks from your existing selection of clothes. Their compact nature also means that you can add new looks without needing additional luggage to accommodate them.
The following scarf-tying techniques will allow you to fully realize the versatility of your wardrobe:
The most prominent use for scarves is as a fashion accessory. A bold, beautiful scarf can add a splash of color to an otherwise severe-looking or plain garment, and can add a touch of softness and femininity to a suit. The variety of shapes, colors, patterns and fabrics mean that scarves are imminently versatile, and a style can be found to compliment any outfit.
The following scarf-tying techniques will allow you to make the most of your scarves, regardless of the look you are trying to achieve:
As we've seen, scarves can be knotted and worn in many different ways. But what about those times when you just want to have a scarf to add a splash of color or a little flair to an outfit? One of the great things about scarves are their versatility, and the way they can be combined with other accessories to change the look and feel of an outfit. Below are a few ideas for doing this:
Scarves can add a tremendous amount of variety to an otherwise simple wardrobe. The sheer number of styles, fabrics, colors and patterns available with scarves make them an excellent accessory to add to your wardrobe. You can find scarves that are suited to virtually any style of dress. From scarves made with thick rough-spun wool and silk yarns, to fine, satiny silks and rayon fabrics you can make any look that much more special by adding the right kind of scarf.
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