Small Square Silk Scarves: Yay or Nay

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Small Square Silk Scarves: Yay or Nay

— by Angie

on March 23, 2011

This style of scarf is making a comeback, especially in chain and equestrian type designs. Think Hermes and Gucci, ladies. Although small square scarves are always available in retail stores, they haven’t made a fashion statement for a while. Longer, fuller and more casual pashmina type scarves and infinity scarves have taken centre stage for several seasons, leaving silky square scarves to gather dust on accessory displays.

Small silky square scarves are perceived as classic, and to some a little dowdy. Well, they just become uber hip and I’m thrilled about it! Of course, if you wear small square scarves in a dowdy way, they will look dowdy. So pair them with current and fashion forward outfit pieces to elevate the vibe from drab to fab.

I’ve had the right Hermes scarf on my shopping list for years and I’m now even more determined to find it. They are perfectly lightweight and lovely for Spring and Summer. Add a simple solid backdrop to show case the scarf and Bob’s your Uncle – it’s a conversation piece. Dress them up with formal pieces, or dress them down with denim.

I vote yay. The shape feels “new” and I like silky scarves. I will absolutely enjoy adding a classic, even vintage Hermes scarf to my modern style. I like the way they’ve been tied muffler style in the photos, and the authoritarian scarf tying method will also work. What’s your vote?

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Cynthia

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I have some of these from the 80s. Never really figured out how to wear them then without looking like I was wearing a bib (although I did wear them — see “the 80s”). Never really figured out how to wear them since, either.

I like long, rectangular scarves the best. So much easier to style.

March 23, 2011 at 4:03 am

Irene

Veteran

I like the one in the middle

March 23, 2011 at 4:17 am

yublocka

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Veteran

I have one that I bought in China and am yet to actually wear. This week I will make a concerted effort to try and do so!!

March 23, 2011 at 4:19 am

liss

Active Member

Yay! I really like this look, but am a bit of a scarf-tying dummy!! Will have to get practising

March 23, 2011 at 4:20 am

Ornella

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Veteran

Yay all the way.
These scarves were my staple for years just like the long ones. It’s only awareness of them and how to wear them that’s changing. I am not a big fan of equestrian motifs, but anything else with appealing color and pattern will get my attention. There really is nothing better than the scarf to start dipping in the out-of-comfort zone and introducing changes to one’s style.

I am more inclined to buy silk scarves lately, mainly becasue they simply are a better quality and they tie better. Not rich enough to buy cheap stuff and all that My husband asked me several months ago which Hermes scarf I wanted (I think staring at them in front of the shop window might have given him the idea) and since then I’ve been wrecking my brain with chosing the one! It has to go with everything I own so I can wear it without thinking if it’d compliemnt the outfit or not

Having said that, I’ve also discovered the joys of thrift shopping thanks to the square scarves. I’ve had some fab finds that allowed experineting at very little cost, which did not break the bank and which gave my wardrobe a whole new dimension.

Well, them and YLF, but that goes without saying

March 23, 2011 at 4:25 am

LuAnn

Active Member

Yay!!! These scarves look good on petites so I’m on board(:

March 23, 2011 at 4:28 am

JuliaInGermany

Active Member

I’m a bit undecided yet. I definitely don’t like the chain/equestrian look, but the Missoni scarf is really nice. I’m not sure that this look is what I am aspiring to at the moment, as I try to get away from a too classic look.

March 23, 2011 at 4:29 am

rute

Veteran

YAY!
I’m loving everything this season!!!!!
The first one is lovely!

March 23, 2011 at 4:29 am

Laura

(website)

Veteran

I like how the first one is tied – might try that!
Time to dust off the silk scarves and put them back into rotation. They look so amazing with a simple button down.

March 23, 2011 at 4:36 am

chewyspaghetti

Veteran

I like the look on others, but not for myself.

March 23, 2011 at 4:49 am

Lynne

Veteran

Angie, I bought a lovely silk square yesterday, but it is 22″ square, and not long enough to drape like these. I guess it needs to be worn ‘air-hostess’ style, or on a bag? I tried a crevat, but because it is green I looked like a boy scout! Any suggestions? It’s a lovely vintage style print, which I love, and I’ve already worn it, so I don’t want to return it.

March 23, 2011 at 4:51 am

Michelle

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Veteran

I would absolutely be open to something like this. I love silky scarves, and while I prefer longer, fuller sizes (they work on my tall frame), I’d certainly be happy to embrace this trend in the name of staying current.

March 23, 2011 at 5:04 am

Velma

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I have a drawer full of these from the mid-90s–a nice collection I built up when I had my first “big” job. Wouldn’t mind finding a use for them again. I might start experimenting with a few of the larger squares, as the scarves pictured are not the tiny neckerchief style.

March 23, 2011 at 5:15 am

Nancy

Nay for me personally. I need a look that elongates my short, squat neck. However, I love the look on those that have a long slender neck.

March 23, 2011 at 5:18 am

Joy

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A big Yay from me! I like the smaller size better for warm weather as the look isn’t as heavy. I also like these in a soft cotton, but that can be hard to find. (The cotton looks more casual.) My favorite scarf is a square cotton Ralph Lauren from the 90’s.
With the small napkin-sized squares, I like to twist them into a rope and tie behind the neck, sometimes adding knots to shorten them to the right length to cover aging skin when wearing summer scoop-necked tops.

March 23, 2011 at 5:41 am

SuzyCue

Yay all the way on this one. A perfect trend for my petite frame. Love that Missoni scarf!

March 23, 2011 at 5:43 am

Frances

Active Member

I’m looking forward to experimenting with this trend, especially since I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the volume and bulk of some of the bigger scarves these past few seasons. I probably will not invest in an Hermes, but I’ve seen some lovely, colorful, affordable silk scarves at the SF Macy’s recently that might work as an alternative.

March 23, 2011 at 5:58 am

Alicat

I’m wondering if this will be a tough look for the busty to pull off. . .

March 23, 2011 at 6:30 am

Jonesy

Veteran

I love these–I love silk and I love scarves so it’s double-happiness!

March 23, 2011 at 6:40 am

RoseT

Nay for me – on my very tall, bulky frame and broad shoulders, they just look completely silly. I like the idea of tying one on my hand bag, though.
But classical equestrian scarves always conjure up images of my grandmother, so I’d definitely stay away from them .

March 23, 2011 at 6:56 am

Polly (thunalata)

Veteran

Oh good! I’m probably not going out buying but would love to use the ones I have in a non dowdy way. I sense lots of ‘how do you stop your silk scarves from coming undone?’ posts on the forum coming on… I’ve tried them the authoritarian way and am constantly fiddling through the day.

I think I’ve been making them look dowdy, though, so will try them with solids and with non button-down tops next.

March 23, 2011 at 7:01 am

Carole

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I really like these and I say “yay”. I like how the last one is presented best. It’s a little more casual looking and loose and I prefer that! I’m packing a long narrow silk scarf for my vacation. I plan to use it as a belt!

March 23, 2011 at 7:32 am

summerbl4ck

Active Member

Unfortunately I think I’m one who thinks it’s kind-of dowdy–almost uniform-y. Reminds me of the Virgin Blue flight attendant uniforms that took some flack recently. So count me as a nay. But long rectangle scarves = yay!

March 23, 2011 at 7:34 am

rae

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Veteran

Cute! Will these work in an office setting? They sound like a fun, easy way to add some color.

March 23, 2011 at 7:36 am

taylor

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I vote yay…here is a great little tutorial from Brooks Brothers on several different ways to tie.
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/.....fknots.tem

March 23, 2011 at 7:41 am

nicoleb

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Veteran

Yay from me! I love the look of the first picture…i need to learn how to do that! I happen to have a silk Vera Wang scarf that i picked up at a vintage store and i sometimes tie to to my bag or around my neck with two little ends stick out. I love how a scarf can bring so much pop to an otherwise plain oufit.

March 23, 2011 at 7:46 am

Jamie

Active Member

Nay for me, but YAY for everyone else. I have tried and tried, they just draw attention to my neck wrinkles, or make my neck look shorter. Guess my daughter, with the swan neck, will be using the one she just brought me from Epcot’s France.

I will be going narrower and longer though. If you tie right, it can give the look of the pussy bow blouse. Talbot’s has some new pretty ones in this style.

March 23, 2011 at 8:00 am

Sammi

Yay for me when they’re worn muffler style, in a pattern that’s not too busy or dated, and with the right outfit. Otherwise I think they could look costumey on me.

I especially like the first one!

March 23, 2011 at 8:01 am

Diana

Veteran

Yay. Why not? I love scarves, and I love variety. I also like the juxtaposition of a delicate silk scarf with tougher pieces, like a moto jacket. I should actually wear my Hermes scarf – it was a gift and I’m always afraid of ruining it, but what good is it doing sitting in a box?

Also, I love the Hermes scarf book – you know, the one where they show you a bunch of different ways to tie your Hermes scarf. =) Such fun.

March 23, 2011 at 8:01 am

sinead

Active Member

I was going to vote nay for me- then I read Joy’s comment about the rope or knotted tie. That could work! Sounds like a great way to get some coverage and wear them in a non-dowdy way.

March 23, 2011 at 8:05 am

Roxane

Definitely yay. I love scarves and like the size of these – not too much bulk.

March 23, 2011 at 8:06 am

Janet

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Veteran

I vote yay because I have a collection of this style of vintage scarf, thanks to my mom, and to my late 80s work wardrobe. Nope, I never got rid of them, and most of them are classic enough patterns that I can make them work again. Now, just to find the right creative way to wear them so they look current and not 80s!

I still love long scarves and will continue to rock those as well.

March 23, 2011 at 8:33 am

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Great point about this size scarf working well on petite ladies. Totally appropriate for work settings, Rae.

Taylor, thank you! That’s an excellent tutorial :). Lynne, you might like to take a look at that.

As for the really small and narrow neckerchiefs, I like them best tied to handbags.

Interesting. It’s the vintage Hermes-inspired design that I find most appealing about this look. Ornela, it’s up to you and me to work that look this season.

March 23, 2011 at 8:37 am

Jenny

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I vote yay! I have some square silk scarves that my mom wore in the 80s…I’m just trying to figure out how to wear them so that I don’t look like I’M in the 80s. I’m thinking of trying them tied around my neck with my trench coat on once the weather warms up a bit.

March 23, 2011 at 8:38 am

Queen Mum

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My initial reaction was that this was a look that I can do without, but I’m going to be a good girl and give it a try.
I do like the looks in pictures 2 and 3, and I really like the square knot look in the BB link that Taylor posted.

March 23, 2011 at 8:45 am

Heather

Veteran

I adore this look! Am excited to test out some new knots.

March 23, 2011 at 8:50 am

Sveta

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Veteran

I have one square geometric pattern scarf in grey, white and black and have been already wearing it a couple of times this winter both muffler type and an authorative knot so a big Yay from me! As much as I like long scarves it is great to have other scarf options as well.
Angie, can you give examples of dowdy way of wearing these scarves. As much as I like these two options I also like to experiment and want to make sure I know which looks to avoid.

March 23, 2011 at 9:12 am

Antje

Veteran

A big YAY from this scarf loving gal! I already have one in my closet, although the design is probably too funky to even qualify for this specific trend. I’m determined to find one in a design that’s halfway between classic and funky, and then I’ll wear it muffler style with the end hanging down the back or the side. Such a wonderful (and easy!) way to add pizzazz to an outfit.

March 23, 2011 at 9:13 am

(website)

Veteran

As one who barely owns any winter scarves let alone fashion only ones, it’s a big NAY. It harkens to the 80’s power suit for me. Very dowdy and old ladyish images come to mind straight away. I happily bow out of this one

March 23, 2011 at 9:17 am

Sihaya

Veteran

I vote yay because I really, really want to. And I am still totally initimidated by scarves. Taylor, thanks for the tutorial link. Angie would it work for me to work in the look sometimes as a head scarf? Or is that too non professional? Antje, I’m coming over to your place to help tie these and learn how to do it on my own.

March 23, 2011 at 9:19 am

celia

Veteran

A big yay for me. I have two square scarves that were almost jumping with joy from my wardrobe when they heard that they were on style this season .

March 23, 2011 at 9:41 am

Stacy Jo

I LOVE scarves and wear them regardless if they are on trend or not. I have my eye on an Hermes scarf at the boutique in San Francisco. Scarves are not only fashionable but can be very functional as well. My husband hurt his wrist on day when we were out and about one day…so I made a sling out of my silk scarf I was wearing for him to wear until we could get home and ice it. He wore it that night too because it felt so good.

March 23, 2011 at 9:59 am

mamark

I guess some fashion is situational. There’s a woman in my office who has been wearing Hermes-type knockoff scarves EVERY DAY since about 1984 in the standard round-the-neck style and I just can’t be the other Scarf Lady in the office. We are the only two women on the senior management team here, so it would be way too “twinsies” – definitely in a weird way.

I like square scarves tied to my handbag strap when I feel I need a little pattern in my life. I guess I’ll stick to that.

March 23, 2011 at 10:10 am

Mimi

The first example makes her look like she has no neck, so no. The others look nice. But overall, yay. I’ve got tons of scarves and silk rectangles to upgrade my plain t-shirts. And my denim jacket. They all gain immensely by the addition of a silk scarf.

I find it takes time to get the hang of tying them with nonchalance as they can look too severe or good-girlish with my round face. And sometimes what worked the day before looks not so good the next and I have to think of something else.

March 23, 2011 at 10:32 am

Yardshark

I am a YAY, which surprises me because I couldn’t bring myself to do it in the dowdy 80s. But now, there is so much I’ve seen that one can do to wake up an outfit with scarves. And, I will add, this is a *real* trend, rising from the grassroots of stylistas, not a manufactured one handed down from the fashion powers that be.

I really never wore scarves before, but I do have one I bought new in the 80s that I just couldn’t part with because I love its color combo of black, red, gray, and gold. And I have been collecting a few more since last year when I first became aware of the rising trend and was intrigued.

As a petite I will stay away from the big 90cm carrés and stick with the “vintage” ~70cm size as well as oblong styles. (Here’s a tip for those who prefer oblongs but find the classic 45″ length not quite long enough to wrap certain ways…look for long silky/chiffon scarves from India that ladies wear with Punjabi suits/salwar kameez!)

March 23, 2011 at 10:44 am

Recovering Goth

One huge “yay” and an “it’s about darned time” from me! :*D

The HUGE, flouncy “in-scarves” that have dominated the fashion world in the past few years, do absolutely nothing for me. I look like I’m being choked out by a blanket when I’m wearing one; and, I have rarely seen a person who I didn’t think looked a touch affected or drowning, whilst sporting one themselves.

I ADORE the look of an Hermes-style scarf: it adds just enough punch to create interest for (what could be) an otherwist ho-hum outfit…without any fussiness.

March 23, 2011 at 10:49 am

nancylee

Veteran

Nay for me. I’m a huge fan of scarves, but I like mine long and large and funky. These tiny scarves are just too itsy-poo for my taste.

That said, I have no doubt that a talented person with real fashion chops would be able to style these scarves in attractive ways….and thereby avoid the potential dowdy look (as Angie warned). Sadly, I don’t have the ability (or tenacity) to work confidently with such tricky styles. I’m afraid that on me they would end up looking like napkins!

Sticking to longer flop-proof scarves.

March 23, 2011 at 10:54 am

Tatilie

Active Member

Big YAY for me! I have a couple of Hermes squares (one is 10 years old, the other almost 20 years old) and a bunch of no-name silk squares that I wear on a regular basis. I dress them up with more formal wear and down with casual pieces and denim. My first Hermes scarf came with a small booklet on how to tie scarves and wear them different ways. One of the ways is to fold it diagonally to obtain a short oblong scarf. You could tie a knot or use a scarf ring and wear the scarf in place of a long statement necklace that way.

March 23, 2011 at 11:09 am

Inge

A big fat yay from me!!! Love it! I think I have two that qualify (how big can a scarf be and still be considered a small silk scarf, Angie?) that I’ve been wearing the authoritarian way. I absolutely love that look. I really like the way the models are wearing them here too, it’s beautiful with the Summer tops.

Like you, I’m still looking for my perfect Hermes;-) I don’t like all equestrian and chain designs though, it has to be just right. Then again, that’s often the case, isn’t it…

I too wonder how you can make silk(y) scarves stay put, I always need to adjust them throughout the day.

If anyone wants to start looking right now, these online stores might have something for you:
http://www.belisi.com/2-scarve.....arves.aspx

http://www.forzieri.com/usa/de.....ttype_id=0

March 23, 2011 at 11:40 am

Louise

Veteran

Yay! When I first read the title I thought uh oh! but these looks are great very funky x

March 23, 2011 at 11:52 am

slythwolf

Active Member

I love them. I love all kinds of scarves, but I feel like these are a little bit more formal when paired with my business casual work wardrobe. They feel just a touch more professional to me, and since my primary goal for work dressing is to embody the picture in my bosses’ heads when promotion time rolls around, they are my work wardrobe scarf shape of choice.

March 23, 2011 at 11:55 am

Sarah

Veteran

I vote yay. I think the look is classic. I even have a couple which I will no doubt start wearing again.

March 23, 2011 at 12:31 pm

CocoLion

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Veteran

A marginal Yay for me. Not because I don’t like the look, but I think that, even when tied in the shown, less-dowdy ways, this look is classic to me. I do love classic, but only occasionally. To me, no matter how you tie it, a silk scarf and especially a square silk scarf, is super classic.

March 23, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Debora

Veteran

A yay from me! I don’t own any yet, but I’ve been looking for just the right one. I often feel overwhelmed in bulkier scarves, and I like that the silk squares can work for smaller frames. Speaking of non-bulky scarves, I just bought the Halogen dotted challis scarf in Angie’s store. It’s lightweight and drapes nicely around the neck – perfect for all body types!

Thanks for the tutorial, Taylor!

March 23, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Anne

Active Member

I vote yay! I haven’t seen this style worn around here. Do I dare be the first?

March 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Tiffany

Big YAY!

March 23, 2011 at 2:33 pm

dottie

Active Member

Yay! I love scarves in every size, shape and fabric. I found a vintage Hermes several years ago, very equestrian – just did a quick search and found a pic of the same one online here http://www.luxuryvintage.info/.....chive.html “HERMES vintage designer silk scarf Brides de Gala. Hermes silk scarf has pink border trim and measures 36 inches with rolled edges” but, with the pink, I usually don’t wear it. Guess maybe this is the season for it!

March 23, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Amrita

Yay for those who can make this work. Nay for me…makes me look like I don’t have a neck.

March 23, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Aida

Veteran

Big yay from me. I have a good collection of small neckerchief sized silk scarves as well as several in other varying sizes, mostly vintage 70s and some 80s; I’ve worn them occasionally for over a decade. Since the beginning of this year I’ve been trying to incorporate them into my outfits more often so this “trend” is a welcome surprise! Will have to take inventory of what I have though; I don’t think I have many in sizes like those above so I may have to pick up a couple more. Woo!

March 23, 2011 at 4:19 pm

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Lots of people with vintage scarves! Hope they come out to play.

Those are beautiful scarves you linked to, Inge.

Sihaya, you need a scarf tying lesson. Lets arrange one

Sveta, as long as you wear this type of scarf (with the classic design) with current and funky wardrobe pieces, you’ll be fine.

Use a hidden safety pin behind the knot to prevent the scarf from sliding during the day.

March 23, 2011 at 5:05 pm

April

Veteran

I feel about these the way I feel about many items that could easily look dowdy: I should stay away.

I’m more interested in how to funk up my mostly-classic pieces than in how to work more classic styles into my wardrobe.

March 23, 2011 at 5:25 pm

Lena

Active Member

I would say a tentative Yay.

Two years ago I received a gifted silk scarf that fits this idea (I think?), and the only way I’ve thought of wearing it was with my black moto leather jacket. I even printed out that scarf tutorial Taylor has linked to. This shape is not easy to work with, however

Also, I’ve been drooling over this specific scarf (mainly because of color!) for ages. But I resisted it because it’s quite small http://www.artinstituteshop.or.....oductID=48
Angie, can I put it on my shopping list again?

March 23, 2011 at 5:52 pm

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thumbs up from me, Lena. And I too LOVE Chagall.

March 23, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Maya

Veteran

Yay on someone who is not me. I just can’t get into scarves. Too fussy.

March 23, 2011 at 6:08 pm

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

Veteran

Definite yay! I have a couple that I wear tied in a square knot, more choker style. I love the 50’s vibe.

March 23, 2011 at 6:44 pm

Nadya

Veteran

I thought I was a Nay – I love oblong scarves but never had any luck with square ones. Then I followed Taylor’s link to the Brooks Brothers site and saw the Slip Knot. I’m going to try that and then decide!

March 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Refugee

Veteran

Not only Yay but Squee! Love these. Thank you Taylor for the link to be able sport these in more ways. And Angie love them tied to a handbag. It’s a lovely way to give a bag I’m bored with a little punch. Also under the ‘leave no retail stone unturned’ art museums are a fabulous place to find unique scarves like this. They also make a much more fashionable souvenier than a t-shirt.

March 23, 2011 at 10:03 pm

klauren

Active Member

Gosh, I don’t think of this size as small at all! LOVE this size – There are soooooo many ways to wear them. I actually have a serious collection of Hermes scarves. Maybe 20 or so…
They can be worn as a belt, a necklace, a headband, around your ponytail, around your hat, on your purse, as a wrist wrap, and that’s just for starters. No they are NOT dowdy or mumsy at all. These scarves come in so many colorways and price points (well, not the Hermes! of course) that you can find them to go with just about anything in your closet. Roll them, twist them or lay them around your shoulders, you can not go wrong with a very cool scarf.

March 23, 2011 at 10:28 pm

Kristine

Veteran

I have one silk scarf that I wear occasionally (more of a rectangle than a square). I usually wear it knotted on my neck or looped once and hanging down. It can feel a little dowdy or fussy, but the color’s beautiful so I keep trying. My husband has a preference too, he’s mentioned he likes it when I wear scarves but only knit not silky.

I love the colors and patterns of silk scarves. Plus they feel more refined than knit scarves which sometimes feel like outerwear. So I’m not a complete “yay” yet, but I’m still experimenting.

March 24, 2011 at 4:16 am

morethanbeige

Veteran

Yay from me. I like the added color. I would wear it in a simple, casual way and would try to add some funkiness so I wouldn’t feel too classic.

March 24, 2011 at 6:51 am

Katja

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Active Member

Yay for me. I have quite a few square scarves, both my own and inherited from my mother (50s and 60s silk squares, some of them very “pop”). But like klauren, it’s hard for me to think of a 35″/90cm square as small. Many of mine are much, much smaller.

March 24, 2011 at 7:14 am

Meredith

Active Member

Definitely Yay! I think they look sharp, and there is something so European about scarves. Love ’em.

March 24, 2011 at 7:18 am

Irene

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Active Member

Yay – for thinner neck. My neck is not my best feature, so I prefer bigger scarfs.

March 24, 2011 at 8:14 am

RoseandJoan

Veteran

I’m so excited to wear my vintage silk floral scarf, a big yay from me.

March 24, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

Are these actually small scarves? I think of small scarves as the kind that are barely big enough to knot around your neck. In any case, the equestrian/Hermes prints actually make me wince – sorry, I think they still look frumpy and twee. Maybe it is a question of scale, too – as a tall, big person these tiny little scarves just look weird on me.

I was never into scarves when I was younger and I’ve amassed quite a collection in the past few years, since the longer, more casual scarves came into fashion. I will be sad when they go away. I’m a minimalist, though, one knot or a loop around the neck and that’s it, and there can’t be too much else going on with my outfit.

March 24, 2011 at 1:51 pm

Lisa

Veteran

I vote yay, I have two this style and like them with a cowboy style knot as in photo #3.

March 25, 2011 at 8:37 am

Sara Moore

I vote yay. I have quite a collection of scarves, mostly vintage, and love the way Europeans refresh their look with scarves. From an Ebay “how to” article about washing Hermes scarves, I learned that you can wash and iron silk scarves as well as cotton with fantastic results. They’re fresh and sweet smelling — just don’t iron the rolled hem flat.

April 1, 2011 at 6:48 am

Linn

Active Member

Yay!

April 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm

sarah

New to the site! Love it thanks…

As for scarves, total yay! As a mom on the go necklaces are too easily broken by my 13 month old’s grasp. Have gotten into the scarves in my collection (handed down from my mom’s 80s closet purge)… excited to be looking for more that are more my style and excited to hear I might actually be on to a current trend! Who knew!

December 22, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Mamavalveeta03

Veteran

Nay. I’m too tall and big for this look to work for me. Big scarves all the way!

April 13, 2013 at 9:59 am

Jeanne

Love, love, love the equestrian patterns! I’m so glad those beautiful motifs will be back. My mother wore them years ago and I always admired the gorgeous detail in them! I have one that was hers and I will wear it proudly! I really like a small scarf style that I saw on a woman and wondered how on earth she did it–turns out it’s a breeze! She had this elegant triangular knot just at the collarbone level. All you do is tie a simple (1/2) knot in the center of a scarf that’s been folded on the diagonal a few times or till it is about 2-3 inches wide. Then, center the large knot at the throat where you want it to fall, and tie the back ends behind your neck! This is a style that those with a wide or round face can use to give an illusion of length to the face. It’s very chic and fun to wear, as it doesn’t come undone or need attention. The weight of the knot keeps it in place.

September 12, 2013 at 10:30 pm

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