Statements with Scarves

Whatever you choose to wear around your neck—scarf, shawl, cowl or collar—calls attention to your face by framing it and drawing the eye up. 

A scarf is a simple, cost-effective way to update your fall and winter look based on your own personal style. There are some new trends for scarves this year: you might be surprised to find out what’s out there. Read on!

The “bow” is very on trend right now. 

If you’re not drawn to bows, here are some other sleek styles that are also on trend:

Newer this season: collars. If you haven’t noticed them yet, you’ll start to now. Technically, they’re necklaces in another form. Instead of going out to replace blouses or dresses you already own, choose some on-trend collars to update your wardrobe. Select texture and knits for fall or winter, or go with the so very in-style Peter Pan collar to achieve this look. Trust me, you won’t go unnoticed.

  

While some scarf styles can be seasonally versatile, furs and cowls truly stay in fall and winter. Contributing weight and texture, they add strength, warmth, and even a touch of elegance.

 

 

Now for a piece I absolutely love: the wearer took a simple scarf and screen-printed it with pages from her favorite novel. What a way to personalize a wardrobe and spend a day with your favorite passages. I’d definitely have to use pages from Pride and Prejudice if I made one for myself.

 

Moving away from traditional neckwear, the cape and shawl are steps away from the scarf. 

I absolutely love the cape. Choose a color and style that flatters your face and figure, with clean lines and a purposeful form.

If you’re not drawn to wearing a scarf, or your frame is so small you feel larger accessories overwhelm you, try a narrow bow or simply tie a scarf on your purse: pop a color, add a signature print that you love this season, and you’ve got the flair a scarf offers. If you're not purchasing a new bag for the season, this is the way to update your look and make it new. 

 

Scarves = endless potential. I'll close with a few more favorites, to show on-trend looks and various ways to tie. I hope you'll find something within this post to add some personality and a stylish edge to your fall and winter looks.

 - Keri