In
women's fashion, there is one accessory that is often completely
overlooked, yet can offer endless possibilities for enhancing the look
of your wardrobe. That accessory, of course, is the scarf. Scarves have
been a part of women's fashion for millennia, with representations of
fringed rectangles of fabric found in Chinese sculpture dating as far
back as 1000 b. c.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.
Below are some examples of ways to wear 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.
The scarf is still used to protect the
head/hairstyle, but it is just as important to look good in the
process. Scarves have also gained popularity (because of their
functionality) among female cancer patients who have experienced
hair-loss as a result of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.
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