It’s getting crazy cold in parts of Australia right now and we’re all looking for ways to keep warm and stylish at the same time! It’s an easy answer – the must have Winter accessory is as simple as a scarf. You all need at least one scarf in your Winter wardrobe! Maybe more! I recently culled my scarf collection down to just eleven which is still alot and wasn’t easy to do. If you need some inspiration when it comes to Winter scarves then I have some tips and great finds for you!
Three reasons a scarf is your must have Winter accessory
- They can update an old outfit easily and cost effectively,
- They are trans-seasonal – that means you don’t have to just wear them in Winter!
- There’s more than just one way to wrap one around your neck.
A scarf’s versatility is a major bonus for your wardrobe!
When buying a scarf choose a colour or pattern that suits you. A bold colour can add life to basic black or break up a block colour outfit. Colour in a scarf is also a budget friendly way to introduce current season on trend colours into your wardrobe. A pattern can introduce a trend into your wardrobe that you might not want to use in an entire outfit, like floral or tweed that are both major fashion players right now.
Simone Woven Scarf from Target, Two Tone Check Scarf from Country Road, Two Tone Check Scarf from Country Road
A scarf fundamentally keeps your neck warm, so use one to get pieces in your wardrobe working hard for you in the colder months that you normally wouldn’t wear. A cute scarf tied around your neck will give added warmth under a button up shirt while a cosy wool scarf can be layered to cover up a wide or low neckline on a top that you’d usually save for the warmer months….a little bit of style magic!
Vintage Scarf in Petal from Adrift, Marine Venice Scarf from Blue Bungalow, Winter Rose Floral Scar from Decjuba
A snood or infinity scarf can really fight the elements for you and still look gorgeous. These alternate Winter scarves can be wrapped around your neck as many times as you can squeeze it round for maximum warmth, or worn long line, just draped once which looks really effective when worn with a jacket or coat.
Lightweight Pom Pom Snood from Seed, Spotted Lurex Infinity Scarf from Taking Shape, Black Velvet Luxe Snood from Decjuba
Make your Winter scarves work hard.
When the warmer months hit your scarves don’t need to get put away. Scarves in a lighter fabric can be worn loose over your shoulders cape style to keep the sun off or as a wrap with formal wear, as a headband, popped around your waist like a sarong over bathers by the pool or if you’re a new Mum, used for privacy when breastfeeding.
Shimmer Leopard Scarf from Taking Shape, Leopard Scarf in Brown from Adrift, Multi Animal Print Silk Scarf from Blue Bungalow
Keep in mind the fabric your scarf is made from, you don’t want something that close to your skin that will itch or irritate you. A scarf with some shimmer or embellishments can be a wonderful evening accessory and a cosy woollen knit will work beautifully on a Winters day in the great outdoors.
A scarf also doesn’t need to be purely functional – a pretty fabric that makes you smile, or a colour that brightens up basic black can be just as transforming to an outfit as a statement necklace or jacket. Let your scarf shine!
Scarves also don’t need to be expensive. There are plenty out there for under $30 that will let you stock up on a variety of colours, shapes & styles. Op shops & vintage stores are also great places to rummage for hidden scarf treasures to add some individuality to your next outfit. However it can also pay to investment in beautiful Winter scarves that you might pay a little extra for, especially for statement wardrobe items that will stand the test of time.
And lastly, I stumbled on these tips that I think you’ll love from Lime and Soda Scarf Co – tutorials for tying your scarves in different ways! Let me know if you give them a go and how you went with them!
Til next time
Jen x
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Pauline oneill says
June 17, 2018 at 9:47 amAs always a very helpful article . I love a pretty or funky scarf!!!
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Jeanette says
June 19, 2018 at 2:19 pmI love scarves, and own ‘several’. (cough, splutter) They are a fantastic contrast to black and navy clothes in the winter, and with a bright lip-colour elevate any outfit. They are excellent gifts too. (two of my favourites were presents from my daughter (Vietnam) and brother in law (a tartan cashmere scarf from Scotland) They hold great Sentimental value as well as being pretty and warm
irene says
July 23, 2018 at 11:33 amI also like long scarfs just hanging around my neck with the ends hanging down. I feel they make me look taller. And worn like this I can still wear a necklace.
It means pairing a necklace and a scarf carefully. Done well this combination can be eye attracting so people don’t tend to be so observant of my size. Well that’s what I tell myself anyway.