Variety Scarves
In a truly fashionable image there are no unnecessary details, and even more so if this image falls into the category of winter ones. Everything in it is thought out to the smallest detail, even the most insignificant nuances are taken into account, allowing, on the one hand, to insulate the body as much as possible, and on the other, to preserve the presentability and beauty of appearance.
A detail, without which it is simply impossible to imagine a full-fledged winter look, is a scarf. Despite the very small size, this stylish element is able to reincarnate the image in every sense of the word. But how could a small piece of fabric become an almost indispensable addition to warm outerwear?
From history to modern times
Thanks to the archaeological excavations, it can be said with a high degree of confidence that the first prototypes of modern scarves appeared in China more than five centuries ago. Trying to protect their necks from the cold wind and frost, the Chinese soldiers wrapped them in small layers with small fabric flaps.
After a time, a similar detail could be found under the armor of the ancient Romans, who, going to colder countries, tried to protect themselves from the unusually cold climate. Gradually interest in the stylish and practical element appeared among the Croats, and then among the French.
In Europe, the 20th century, the scarf turned from simple warm detail into a stylish accessory, which was obviously contributed by the famous Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni - a real fan of scarves. In Russia, at that time, scarves were worn mostly by children and women, and even then, not for beauty, but for keeping warm.
And only in the 21st century scarves were appreciated not only for practical, but also for external qualities. Eminent designers began to include them in their collections, and fashion stylists to use as a highlight of images.
Varieties
The current range of scarves is so large that you can talk for hours about the features of each individual model. Such a variety has a positive effect on the appearance of girls, because by introducing different scarves in a combination of the same clothes, they can create images unlike each other, which means they can change without putting almost any effort.
The most interesting thing is that now girls can wear scarves not only around their necks. Using a stylish piece of fabric as a headdress or shoulder cape is a common practice used by the gurus of world fashion. What types of scarves can be found in the collections of modern designers?
Shawl
One of the most sophisticated models of scarves, which is a long and wide canvas, similar in shape to a scarf. Wearing a shawl is taken on the shoulders or as a scarf, wrapped around the neck. Knitted models of shawls fit perfectly into the images of stately women, and created from cotton, silk or synthetic fabrics - look good on young girls.
Palatine
A scarf-cape, which is different from the shawl tailoring. Usually stoles give a more elongated and regular rectangular shape. The edges of the accessory can be complemented with ruffles, fringe or lace elements. Wearing stoles made exclusively on the shoulders, pinning a pin or tying a pretty bundle.
Snood
A rather popular type of scarf today, which is customarily worn around the neck over the head. Thanks to its ring-shaped form, this model perfectly retains heat, and its dense texture makes it an almost perfect addition to any winter look. Lights are created mainly from warm fabrics, like wool.You can wear them not only on the neck, but also as a headdress, which makes this model almost universal.
Pareo
Few people know that the cape, which we often complement the beach images, also belongs to the category of scarves. True, a pareo can rightly be called a transforming scarf, because in the capable hands of fashionistas, it turns into a tunic, and a vest, and even a light evening dress. Such a model of a scarf made of chiffon, silk, flax, cotton and other weightless fabrics dyed in bright and variegated colors is created.
Arafatka
Classic scarf, which deserves special popularity among young people. Some time ago, such shawls were made to be worn, tying around the neck with original knots. Initially, the model was created exclusively from lightweight fabrics, such as silk, chiffon and cotton, but now it can be found in a more winter - cashmere or wool performance. Today arafatka is a frequent element of the image of tourists, fishermen and urban dandies. In Europe, it is used as an ordinary warm scarf.
Skaych
A very unusual scarf model, which has not yet become particularly popular among fashionable masses. It is a kind of collar symbiosis with buttons or a snake and a classic scarf. You can wear such a scarf in different ways - by unbuttoning or fastening the collar, tying the scarf on a knot, wrapping it around your neck, or simply folding it on your chest.
Baby sling
And this is a kind of scarf, which is endowed with especially important functions. The main purpose of the model is to help carry the infant. The length of the wide and dense fabric is wrapped obliquely around the back and is tied on the chest, and the baby is placed in the thus formed cell. In many ways, such a scarf resembles the classic model of a kangaroo bag. The use of this accessory reduces the load on the back while carrying the baby and creates very comfortable conditions for the latter.
Bactus
This model is a miniature fabric or knitted piece of fabric that can be tied around the neck with different knots. The triangle is always attached to the chest, creating a fairly presentable appearance and providing reliable protection from the cold. To wear such a scarf can be absolutely in any image, combining with things from different style categories. Most often such models of scarves are created by needlewomen by hand.
Neckpiece
Variety of fur scarf, which securely hides the neck and sometimes shoulders. This scarf creates truly chic images, so it is better to wear it in combination with sturdy elements of outerwear or elegant evening dresses.
In ancient times, the boa was considered the main attribute of a luxurious life, as it was created from the fox, fox, sable, mink or marten skins. Today, almost any young lady can afford a boa, because manufacturers offer low-end models made of artificial furs.
Kerchief
One of the few models of scarves, used not as a warming accessory, but as a bright spot in the image. Even if the basic elements of clothing are created in dull and boring tones, the correctly chosen kerchief model makes the overall combination play with new colors. Scarves often used instead of necklaces, in situations where all the necessary elements of the image in place, but it creates a feeling of incompleteness.
Fashion trends
In the winter of 2016 - 2017, it is fashionable to wear scarves created from different types of fabric. Cashmere and knitwear will delight you with the softness of the texture, and scarves made of various types of wool will warm you even in the most severe frosts. It would be nice to complement these stylish accessories with mittens and hats from one set.
The most trendy shades of this winter are blue, red, yellow and green. The brightness of the tones can be diluted with soothing pastel colors or shades from the classic category - black, white and gray.The most trendy prints of this season are the cell and the strip, as well as patterns covering the winter theme.
Handmade scarves do not go out of fashion for several seasons in a row, so give free rein to your imagination and start experimenting. When knitting stylish models from wide and textured braids, you can move to a three-dimensional pearl pattern, and decorate the edges of the product with a stylish fringe. Scarves, knitted with a regular elastic band, will allow you to strengthen your knitting skills, and at the same time, warm for the whole winter season.
How to choose
Focusing on fashion trends when choosing a scarf is very correct, but it would be even more correct to take into account the features of your own appearance. Even if you like the accessory of a certain tailoring or shade from the last glossy number, this does not mean that it will look great on you.
In order not to be mistaken when choosing a stylish scarf, you need to listen to the following rules:
- A perfectly selected scarf should be combined with all the seasonal elements of your wardrobe, bringing something new and refreshing into the image. It will be more correct to play with the compatibility of shades.
- For the autumn-winter period, it is better to choose long models of scarves, while to complement summer looks, it is better to buy short ones.
- Dear scarves always serve much longer, but if you decide to purchase a budget option, make sure that it has a presentable look. Curved stitches and poor quality material will have a bad effect on your appearance.
- For larger women, models with large patterns are more suitable, while miniature young ladies should opt for scarves with small prints.
But the main criterion for selection should be your own color type, that is, the shade of the eyes, skin and hair. For girls with dark skin and dark hair, scarves of contrasting and pastel shades will do, while pale-skinned owners of bright eyes and hair are better off with scarves in pale colors.
How to wear - ideas
Girls always strive to create images that would be distinguished by a certain zest and often they are helped by scarves. And the matter is not even in the features of the design or texture of this accessory, but in the originality of tying it around the neck. Now on the Internet you can find whole workshops on tying scarves in different ways, but specifically this season only some of them are considered fashionable.:
- Wrapping a scarf around your neck and creating a loop from the ends is ideal for tying for long scarves with beautiful patterns.
- Fold the scarf in half, put it over the neck, and insert the ends of the product into the loop formed - a simple way of tying for elongated monochromatic scarves.
- Wrap the scarf around the neck several times so that the tips hang down in front - the best way to tie for very long scarves of fine fabric.
- Wrapping a scarf around the neck, and tying the ends to a bow or making a small knot of them is a good tie for short scarves and scarves.
These options for tying are the most common, but you can come up with an absolutely original way of an accessory knot, which others may well want to repeat. When creating stylish combinations with a scarf, remember that too voluminous models automatically become the central part of the image, so if you want to divert attention from the flaws of the figure or the poorly chosen clothes, feel free to use this feature.