uA simple shape for styling that can reach the levels of complexity of a true fashion icon. The scarf is a strategic accessory which, despite its essentiality, is capable of turn any look upside down. To make a recognizable detail of your style or take advantage of the occasion to improvise practical solutions who do not give up on glamour. How to wear a scarf, passe-partout for summer 2023? 5 original and easy-to-replicate ideas for having fun transforming the most versatile square of fabric in your wardrobe.
Like a sarong
The secret behind the scarf’s popularity lies in its own extreme versatility. It is, in fact, a square of fabric, often in colorful patterns or monogram prints, capable of being worn in infinite ways. Through a technique similar to what model makers call moulage, with which the canvas is sculpted directly on the mannequin to play with shapes and silhouettes, so too the carrè allows you to range between different stylings.
The most common, especially in the summer, is the mo’ di sarong. Knotted around the waist, creating a natural slit, it takes up little space in the suitcase and allows you to enjoy a lunch or a walk on the beach (completely) déshabillé.
In the hair, in different ways
Despite the more classic version tied under the neckloved by icons of the past such as Jackie Kennedy and Brigitte Bardot, is still strongly trendy today, there are many other possibilities on how to wear a scarf in your hair. Knotted around a tail, to embellish your hair-style and add a touch of color. But also folded back on itself and used as a band, copying the pin-ups of the 40s. Or as a bandana, for protect yourself from the sun with style.
A Street Style look. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)
As a top, with the addition of a belt
Turning a scarf into a top is more consoled styling of all. From catwalks to Street Style, every year it-girls and fashionistas are encouraged to find new, increasingly cool versions. The tutorials flagship of Summer 2023 comes from the newsletter of the fashion icon Leandra Medine Cohen. Who recommends, once two edges of the yoke are knotted behind the neck, to add a belt. Which will highlight the waist by blocking the fabric and preventing it from fluttering here and there. The sexy detail everything to discover? The back completely bare.
From the Instagram profile @leandramcohen
As a belt
With captivating colors, geometric prints, monograms of the coolest brands of the moment or fluorescent nuances. Scarves have character to sell, so as to be noticed even with minor roles. Without needing to be the absolute protagonists, wear them instead of the usual belt it is among the most practical and fastest tricks with which to test yourself. To revive total black looks with a dark appeal or combined with white dresses that need a touch of color: they reserve continuous surprises.
How to wear a scarf: a practical example. (Photo by Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images)
To accessorize a bag
Long, large, square, rectangular, in silk. It never goes out of style and continually reinvents itself: a scarf is forever.
The yoke on the bag: an example signed by Hermes. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
But not only that, it also helps make it more interesting and new items and accessories that you already own. Copying the divas who covered the handles of their designer bags so that the sun would not damage them, tie a carrè alla own bag of always will give it new life.
Focusing on strong contrasts or opting for matching prints, it’s a smart way to renew your style on a budget.
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