I’m not sure about you, but it seems as though we’ve zipped through fall and are heading straight to winter. I love fall, especially the seasonal fashion, but due to colder temperatures already nipping at my nose, I’m have to add some layers to my look.
One of the best ways to add some warmth to your style is with a sophisticated scarf. Parisian women have paved the way with this simple, chic accessory. They are known for their creative methods and techniques, crafting their scarves into works of art that are more than just fashionable, but also functional.
Here are a few of my favorite scarves and ways to wear them for this particularly cold fall fashion season:
Pashmina – Modern Drape
Every chica has to have one of these gorgeous scarves in her closet. Pashminas became all the rage back in the early 90’s. Light enough to layer over any outfit, they add a certain panache to your look without adding any unnecessary bulk. The Modern Drape is just to pull it over your shoulders and then take one side and drape it over the other shoulder. In terms of color, it’s best to have a few different shades in your wardrobe, such as basic black, cream, white, salmon pink, turquoise for summer, and a deep jewel tone like purple or green for winter.
Wool Scarf – Noose Wrap
This is one of my favorite ways to wear a scarf. It comes across chic and complex even though it’s quite easy to accomplish. First thing you need to do is fold your wool scarf in half –be sure that you have a large enough scarf to do this as the smaller scarves will not work. Turn the folded edge towards you. Fold it in half again, but this time fold it along its width. So at this point, you should have an end that’s folded and an end that’s open. Place the folded scarf behind your head and tie it. Pull the scarf through the loop of the open end and viola, you have a noose wrap that is sure to set you apart from all the rest!
Silk Scarf – French Twist
Many women love this look because it exudes style and class without looking overdone, plus it keeps your neck and chest warm on those particularly brisk fall afternoons. First thing you will need to do is place the middle of your scarf at the back of your neck and let ends hang down in front. Next, wrap ends around each other loosely. Then, loop the ends back over each other again loosely. Still holding the ends of the scarf, bring them back to the front of the neck and tie in a tiny knot. Wear it with your favorite suit or over your sweater.
