Scarves are one of the most favourite accessories of women. They come in varied styles, colours and fashion and can be found in a wide variety of textures and materials. Your choices can range from a simple cotton scarf to a silk scarf. These lovely adornments for your neck were earlier a part of the winter wardrobe, but during the past few years scarves have evolved as accessories for any outfit to give it a chic and hep look. The latest summer fashion trends include scarves in a big way. Here are some styling tips for your summer wardrobe.
Texture
One of the most vital aspects of a scarf is its texture, since that defines its use. When wearing one during day time choose a cotton scarf that is light and airy. But if you are using it for an evening out then choose a silky one available in bright and trendy colours. You may choose a light cashmere scarf if the nights are breezy or when dining in an air conditioned place.
Colour
Include summer colors when selecting a scarf to accessorise with your dress. Avoid the regular dull cream, ivory or white colors and instead select some happy subtle shades of pale pink, powder blue, light mint green, lavender or even light yellow that are the hottest on the ramp this spring/summer 2010. When going partying and clubbing, try bright and chic colours like raspberry pink or shades of bright red and yellow to add punk to your attire.
Embellishments
Sequins, beads, tassels as well as embroidery – all these add elegance and glamour to your scarves. When selecting a scarf, try to personalise with a knot around the neck or tie it around your hair for a style statement. You can even drape the longer scarves in different styles, since they are a rage this season. Take a minute to determine which scarf goes best with your attire and keep the rest of the fashionable accessories minimalistic since scarves alone are sufficient to create a complete hep look.
Styling tips to accessorise with Scarves
Scarves can be draped in many novel ways most common of which is to wrap it around the neck. It is definitely one of the most versatile of all women accessories as it can act as a wrap for your head, a shawl, a belt and even as a cover up while on the beach.
You can drape a long scarf around your neck, leaving it to hang free and loose or tie colored scarf around the neck and tuck it in. This style will highlight your facial features. For office attire, put it around the neck and make a loose knot in front so that it hangs mid chest.
Long scarves can be used as shawls when worn around the shoulders. Use this style when you are dining out in the open or when there is a nip in the air.
Give your waist a new definition by tying the scarf around a cardigan or tunic in an obi-style. You can even tie it as a belt by threading through the loops.
A transparent long scarf also serves the purpose of a bikini cover up on beach vacations.
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