Classic and Innovative Uses for Scarves

Although their origin is tied to exclusively practical purposes, scarves for women today have a much higher calling. Not only do they offer warmth and protection in cold winter months, they also provide a soft, stylish complement to any outfit all year long. One of the beauties of wearing scarves is the expansion of your wardrobe. While wearing scarves of different fabrics and designs, you can achieve different looks with the same articles of clothing. This can be done in several ways. Here are a few classic and original uses for Chan Luu scarves to expand your clothing looks.

1.       Classic Neck Ties

Scarves were originally designed to be worn around the neck. While other uses of the scarf have been introduced, this simple, yet powerful fashion statement remains in force. The gathering of beautiful flowing fabric around the neck draws attention to your most beautiful accessory—your smiling face! There are numerous ways to tie a scarf around the neck including the following:

·         Simple drape

·         Loop and through

·         Double Loop

·         Fashion knot

·         Braided knot

These and other ways to tie scarves around the neck offer different looks to tailor your outfit for any occasion. 

2.       Head Wraps and Head Bands

 The beauty of the scarf has now reached new heights. Although not a traditional way to wear a scarf, wrapping the scarf on your head or in your hair is a beautiful and original fashion statement. There are many wearing options with this look. Folding the scarf into a long skinny band that is tied at the top or base of your head (becoming a headband of sorts) is one way to do it.  Another way to wear the scarf as a head accessory is to open the scarf, fold the fabric, cover the top of the head all together, and tie the ends securely at the back of the head (think bandana).  Still another is to tie the scarf around your ponytail or bun, giving your hair do a fresh, new look. These original ways to wear scarves are sure to give any outfit or hair do a style boost.

3.       Drape or Shawl

As a shoulder drape or shawl, a scarf has a large fashion presence; the scarf becomes a large contributing article of clothing for the outfit. Wearing a scarf as a shawl can be particularly useful for special occasions. A beautiful silk scarf or cashmere wrap can give your dressed-up look an extra hint of color, pattern or sheen. The coverage of the scarf can be adjusted to suit your desired look including off the shoulder, over the shoulder and everywhere in between.

Scarves for women mean so much more than warmth from the cold. Scarves bring style and variation to any wardrobe. With the creative uses of scarves, a simple tee shirt and jeans can be transformed into an urban chic ensemble or a western wear look, a little black dress can be styled to look like a dress for church or the club, and all of your outfits can be given a pop of color, pattern or texture. Wrapped around your head, neck or shoulders, a scarf can increase your style and reenergize your wardrobe.