Scarf: see how to use this accessory to enhance your look

The accessories that are used in the neck region, such as the scarf, the scarf and the pashmina, in addition to the function of warming up on the coldest days, are also responsible for an extra charm in the look.

The scarf is distinguished from other accessories by its rectangular shape and lighter fabric, such as cotton or chiffon. Due to this variation in the use and composition of the piece, the scarf moves between temperatures and also between occasions.

Depending on how it is used, the colors or prints, the scarf can be an extra detail in the look or the protagonist of the look. You can wear the scarf just over the shoulders or around the neck, when the weather is cooler. It goes well with more formal looks, for an evening event or for work, for example, but it can also complement the traditional combination of jeans + t-shirt.

Check out below the tips developed in partnership with the style consultant Danyla Borobia and see how to insert the accessory in your closet and rock the looks.

scarf in winter

In winter, the scarf can make the look warmer and provide a special charm. “To elongate the silhouette and help hide a few extra pounds in the torso region, a good way to edit the look is to finish off with the scarf passing around the neck, without turning around, falling inside the coat, making it look like a neckline or vertical line”, indicates Danyla to use the scarf to her advantage.

If the scarf is bigger and the fabric is heavier, Danyla still indicates to leave it as if it were a blanket falling over the whole look, in addition to helping to warm up, it still gives a “up” to the look.

In the summer

Although initially the scarf refers to the idea of ​​cooler temperatures, it can also be the differential of a look for the summer. To beat the temperature with style, Danyla suggests: “To avoid getting too hot, it is best to bet on thinner fabrics and or with more open weaves, they are great to protect from the air conditioning or veil some cleavage or transparency”.

To make your wardrobe versatile, the consultant suggests using the scarf as a necklace, with knots at the ends and a loop around the neck, twisted or braided with another scarf, leaving the look cool and giving a new face. for your accessory.

Scarf in work outfits

The scarf in the work look can be a great alternative to keep warm in the air conditioning and also to give a special touch to the look. As consultant Danyla explains, sometimes the company’s dress code calls for more formal looks and neutral colors and the scarf can be in contrasting tones or printed, to enhance the office look.

“If the use of contrast, colors or prints are not welcome, a great tip to escape the sameness is to compose neutral colors with neutrals, avoiding black and white and thinking about neutrals such as navy blue, wine, military green, off White . This type of composition is considered elegant, modern and creative”, adds Danyla about the color combinations, emphasizing that the small daily audacity that demonstrates creativity and personality in the look.

scarf with dress

The scarf can be a powerful detail in the composition of a dress look, as it can provide sophistication even for a simpler piece. In dresses with a single color it can bring grace and be the key piece of the look and can also be used on the front of the body, being tied by a belt, marking the silhouette and giving a fashionista look.

“If the dress has a thinner strap, you can combine it with the scarf, creating more volume in the neck region, that is, wearing it around the neck a few times and leaving the arms free”, says Danyla to create a balanced look. .

Scarf as the star of the look

The scarf can be the key piece to change the face of a look. The accessory as the protagonist of the look, usually by color or print, brings attention to the face region and also elongates the silhouette.

“If the idea is to use a colored or printed scarf in a monochromatic or neutral look, a great option is to coordinate one of the colors of the scarf with the rest of the look, that is, repeat one of the colors or even a similar color, because this way, the look will be harmonious”, suggests Danyla. For women who like to dare, they can abuse colors, prints, textures and contrasts.

How to tie your scarf

In addition to the traditional uses of the scarf, it can be used in different ways due to the lashings. See below tutorials to improve your look and that can also be reproduced with pashminas or scarves.

10 ways to tie a scarf

In this tutorial, style consultant Ana Walendzus teaches ten different ways to wear the scarf. The lashings are easy to reproduce and some of them show simple ways to enhance basic lashings that are already known.

How to wear a scarf, scarf and scarf

How to turn your scarf into a kind of collar is one of the tips presented in this video by Nati Nahas. The tighter tie around the neck and finished with a bow full of charm is also one of Nati’s bets.

13 ideas on how to wear scarves and scarves

As the name of the video suggests, tying ideas can be reproduced on scarves and also on scarves. In the tutorial, Ana Costa teaches thirteen ties and also gives tips on tone combinations.

10 charming scarves to buy online

Check out the models of scarves below, from plain to printed ones, available in different Brazilian e-commerces.

Where to buy

1. Lisa scarf, at Renner
2. Fouta Heritage Scarf, at Farfetch
3. Cecilia Prado scarf, at Farfetch
4. Scarf with crumpled effect, at C&A
5. Lisa Preta Scarf, at C&A
6. Scarf with sequins, at Renner
7. Caramel Scarf, at C&A
8. Scarf with Animal Print, at Renner
9. Le Lis Blanc scarf at Farfetch
10. Ethnic print scarf, at Renner

Choose your neutral scarf to complement your more elaborate looks or that daring model that will enhance your basic look.

More looks with scarves

Bloggers’ looks can be great inspirations when it comes to innovating looks and creating new combinations. See below several images to be inspired by the way bloggers have inserted the scarf in their looks.

As you can see, the scarf can play a complementary role in the look or be the main protagonist. Try inserting the accessory into your look, whether to stay warm on cold days or to enhance your summer look!