Useful Fashion Essentials: Scarf

By Ron Smith

Scarf may be a simple piece of cloth but it is something that you do not want to miss out in your closet. Aside from its various uses, it keeps you in fashion if you just know the right way to wear it. Originated from Ancient Rome, this special cloth made of silk or wool has evolved to become part of fashion for both men and women.

Scarves Have Different Purposes. Men were the first to wear the scarf and it was originally called as sudarium. They would usually wrap it around their neck, and use it to wipe their faces from sweat caused by desert heat. It was then the women who tried to wear them as a fashion accessory and has become popular worldwide since then.

Regardless the climate you have in your place, you can always wear this piece of clothing accessory. You may use it to keep yourself warm during the winter season as you can wrap it around your neck together with your gloves and coat. You just have to make sure that their colors match to give you a stylish look even in a cold, dull weather. On the other hand, if you live in a dusty, dry environment, you can also use it to cover your head. It can surely protect your hair from airborne impurities and keep it clean.

Religion also has influenced the use of these accessories. Judaism and Islam require their women to wear head scarves as a sign of modesty. Their men also wear it when doing their rituals especially when praying. Other Christian religions also use head scarves as part of their dress code for their ritual ceremonies.

The scarf actually has a variety of uses. Some have included it as part of their uniform to represent their university and college. In scouting, each group has different scarves to identify themselves from the rest of the groups. In support for their favorite teams, football fans even wear colorful scarves for cheering.

How do we wear scarves? If you want the traditional and popular way of wearing it, you can wear it around your neck. You can tie a small scarf around it into a square shape to make it look like a choker. You can also tie it to form a bowtie. Or just let the loops fall after tying so it will look like a necktie.

During winter months, a scarf-looking cloth called pashmina is worn to give you extra warmth. Made from cashmere, wool or silk, it is crafted to wrap several times around the neck. During summer season, while riding your bicycle, you may use a scarf to keep your hair in place. You can tie it under your chin or make it look like a head band and tie it at the back of your head.

Aside from wearing the scarf around your neck or as a hair cover, you can also use it to wrap your waist as a belt or your hips to make it look smaller. You can even use it as a shawl when you wear a tube, feeling uncomfortable exposing your shoulders. The good thing about this piece of wardrobe accessory is that it is not limited to clothes alone. You may also use it to accessorize your stuff such as handbags or purse.

Whatever occasion or reason for wearing it, just have fun and be unique to achieve a sense of sophistication. It is just a matter of creativeness to make a fashion statement. - 31807

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