An Easy Neckerchief Outfit

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An Easy Neckerchief Outfit

— by Angie

on June 7, 2016

I stumbled across this outfit at Zara and thought it a great and easy way to wear the neckerchief trend. You’ll probably be able to shop your closet for the look right away. I really like the length of the pants, the bold pattern mixing, and crisp white footwear. The result is relaxed and comfortable, yet pulled together, trendy and interesting. It also has a Modern Retro and Classic integrity that I find appealing.

The outfit formula combines: sleek cropped pants, slouchy striped top, patterned neckerchief, trendy white footwear.

Take the outfit formula and tweak it to suit YOU. You might prefer a fitted striped top or white pair of pants. A classic bandana instead of a geometric pattern on the neckerchief. Jeans instead of trousers. A solid top instead of a stripe. A striped blouse instead of a tee. A pencil skirt instead of pants. Dark shoes instead of white. Or stick more closely to the example just as it is. Are you inspired by this combination?

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WIW: A neckerchief and crops outfit fail — by amiable
Only thing missing is my canvas book bag... — by Suz
Easy Neckerchief Outfit: Hit or Miss? — by Joy
My Easy Neckerchief Outfits — by sylvie55
WIW 6/7: An Easy Neckerchief Outfit — by Tanya

Jjsloane

Veteran

I’ve never been able to wear scarves the way I’ve admired them on others. I do like the look of this, but for me the neckerchief trend will not be one I try. I’d do the rest of the outfit though.

June 7, 2016 at 3:01 am

Style Fan

Veteran

Yes I will do this. I have the neckerchief and a pair of jeans that I am considering hacking off. Great look.

June 7, 2016 at 3:19 am

skylurker

Veteran

I really like it.
I like fluid tops with slim pants and I like stripes mixed with other patterns in general.
Even like the shoes, though I could not walk in them.

June 7, 2016 at 3:58 am

Diane G

Ooh, nice! So easy to emulate! Loving the silhouette here.

June 7, 2016 at 3:59 am

Tanya

Veteran

Oh, this is really fun! I really like the combo of all the elements. Thank you for the inspiration, Angie, I know what I am wearing today.

June 7, 2016 at 4:07 am

Laura

(website)

Veteran

The model is wearing MULES. So 90s!! Great outfit.

June 7, 2016 at 4:58 am

Joy

Veteran

I’m in. Much of my wardrobe has been packed away but I think that I can still come up with a version of this outfit. I also noticed that the sleeves have been rolled back to create the diagonal line on the arm that you once blogged about. That post was an eye-opener for me. Thank you for the inspiration. I love the pattern mixing part for a twist on simple outfit.

June 7, 2016 at 5:02 am

Maneera

(website)

Veteran

I LOVE this. This is right up my alley! I’m definitely doing a version of this ASAP

June 7, 2016 at 5:03 am

RobinF

Veteran

I like it. Love the slim pants and flowy top combo and the pattern mix. Those shoes are very cool. I’m thinking I need white shoes, maybe mules instead of loafers?

June 7, 2016 at 5:04 am

Colette

Veteran

I’m inspired! Love the easy slouchy by not sloppy top over slim pants.

June 7, 2016 at 5:28 am

nancylee

Veteran

So cute and fun! And I have a new neckerchief to try it out…..

June 7, 2016 at 5:34 am

MTBGirl

Veteran

Yes I am inspired by this combination! It’s like you said, relaxed and comfortable, yet pulled together, trendy and interesting. I’ll be doing my version of it too!

June 7, 2016 at 5:41 am

Suz

(website)

Veteran

You bet! Angie, this look epitomizes the idea of UPDATED classics. It would be so interesting for you to do a post (or for us to compare on the forum) an updated classics look like this and a less updated look, to examine the details.

I am going to try a version today. I’m already wearing the striped tee and when it is time to go out I’ll add slim jeans, my white sandals, and a neckerchief.

I am interested in the specific pieces shown. Like Skylurker I love the shoes but I can’t imagine walking in them. I also like the tee. Is it semi-tucked or banded? I am going to have to see if I can find it on the Zara site.

June 7, 2016 at 5:48 am

patti

(website)

Active Member

oh that's just adorable! I am inspired for today, thanks Angie. xo

-Patti

June 7, 2016 at 5:51 am

Bonnie

Veteran

This is a really cute casual outfit and I would love to have it in my wardrobe, exactly as presented.

June 7, 2016 at 5:57 am

Jamie

Veteran

This is fun, and I can easily create this from items in my closet!

June 7, 2016 at 6:10 am

Beth Ann

Veteran

Gotta try this! I have all of the elements — except the neckerchief. I do want to fix her hair though. I know, very “mom” of me!

June 7, 2016 at 6:37 am

lb48

Active Member

I love this look. Stripes and scarves are favorites of mine so I’ve been playing with this look since early spring. Last year’s jeans and skinnies have all had a run to the tailor

June 7, 2016 at 6:40 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Fun to hear your enthusiasm, ladies.

Skylurker and Diane, I’m high fiving everything you said.

Tanya, I was hoping we would see you copy this outfit. I’ll pop onto the forum in a moment.

YES, Laura. If only mules stayed on our low volume feet….

Joy, good eye. You can roll a certain shape of sleeve in this way. A very ‘80s look, actually.

Robin F, I think white shoes rock. Not that I’m biased or anything.

Wooohooo, Maneera, Bonnie & Jamie.

Colette, I’m soooo over sloppy slouch myself. Bring on the tailoring.

Great, Nancylee and Donna.

You’re dead right, Suz. The silhouettes of the top and shoes are the trendy elements here. Your outfit rendition sounds great and I look forward to seeing it. That particular Zara top has an elastic bottom – which either works for you, or doesn’t.

Beth Ann, I want to fix the models’s hair too!

June 7, 2016 at 6:49 am

Ledonna N.

Veteran

I don’t know why but, when I saw this lovely TALL lady I started to sing short people got no reason to…..By Randy Newman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NvgLkuEtkA

This is such a carefree look. Even down to the pattern mixing and the neckerchief that is tied around the hair and neck. I would just need to fit my 5’2 frame.

June 7, 2016 at 6:53 am

Veteran

I almost bought this exact neckerchief last weekend, mostly because the orange in it matched the orange sandals i found there. Now i think i should go back, get it, and give this a go! I was thinking about this trend after you posted on it and had initially written it off as too hard to style, but this looks so effortless and chic…and maybe something i can manage.

June 7, 2016 at 7:11 am

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

As Suz points out, an excellent example of what it means to update classics. And I am all over those shoes.

June 7, 2016 at 7:21 am

Eliza

Veteran

Thanks for sharing this, Angie. So simple, yet current. Very easy to swap out shoes, add the neckerchief pop (or skip it and wear a bright necklace or tie it to a great bag) and feel a little less 2012. Mules make me smile; so retro, yet impossible here.

Great inspiration!

June 7, 2016 at 7:35 am

Janet

(website)

Veteran

I could see trying something like this, but I think I’ll wait ’til fall. A little too warm to put anything around my neck at the moment, unless it’s filled with ice cubes.

June 7, 2016 at 7:39 am

rachylou

Veteran

These pieces are very advanced in cut. The geometric colour at the throat is very very smart. It’s really sharp.

June 7, 2016 at 7:40 am

lisap

In indeed IS inspiring to me. I had a striped/geo print neck scarf on for 5 minutes yesterday but didn’t like the look and took it right off again. Not sure if it’s just something that will take an eye adjustment and a bit of getting used to , or if it’s a short hair thing, but it didn’t look as all as insouciant as it does here. I like the way she’s wearing hers here (hair and all) . I think the potential prim- ness of a scarf needs to be offset by “deconstructed” hair in order to look modern. And I need those pants – stat.

June 7, 2016 at 7:51 am

merwoman

Veteran

Brief detour to scroll up and look at models hair..interesting….
Love the vibe of this outfit!

June 7, 2016 at 8:51 am

Vicki

(website)

Veteran

Loving this outfit and you described it perfectly with the Modern Retro touch and Classic integrity look! I want the model’s shoes (or something similar), which are sleek and fun with a great-looking heel.

June 7, 2016 at 10:46 am

bj1111

Veteran

Thankful that the fashion pendulum has swung around again. Bringing out my scarves after a long hiatus. Although rethinking how I’m going to wear them now that I’m at least 7 years older when I wore them with any regularity.

June 7, 2016 at 10:59 am

smittie

I love this! It is not preppy/precious at all. I like the loose way the scarf is tied.

June 7, 2016 at 12:01 pm

sylvie55

(website)

Active Member

I adore the French-tomboy vibe of this ensemble but trying to figure out how to interpret this for my swimmer’s shoulders and generous boobage. The pants, yes! but the top … oh, my. Horizontal stripes and short sleeves are definitely out. So maybe a 3/4 sleeve dolman top in polka dot (still Frenchy-feeling) with a lower neckline and a looser (striped or geometric?) scarf to create a lower neckline. I’d also sub out loafers or block-heel sandals for my in-need-of-support feet. I’ll have to go home and do some closet-shopping.

June 7, 2016 at 1:12 pm

Debbie

Veteran

I live the outfit. I don’t know if I could wear a neckerchief in the heat but I love the look.

June 7, 2016 at 2:43 pm

Aida

Veteran

Cute! I quite like the print mix, the silhouette and of course the light shoes (ok and just went back and re-read… and you said the exact same thing ^^) Oh yes, plus the cute little sleeve roll, woo 80s! I seem to be a bit off stripes these days in favor of florals or more hectic prints, otherwise I could pull together something quite similar. Hmm perhaps I’ll give it a try with a bright orange top that’s fairly similar this weekend once it cools down.

June 7, 2016 at 3:17 pm

unfrumped

Veteran

I like the horizontal stripe with dark background to give a column of color vibe with the “nude” shoes, but more interesting than solid.
I like the slouchy top with the slim pants for me for sure, as I have learned I need more volume in the top if wearing tapered pants.
Having a bit of shyness with tne neckerchief trend as it seems to look too precious or uptight on me. That may be adapting/adopting but right now it is not quite right for me. Might be something that depends on how tight, how high, how prim vs relaxed–maybe a version in-between the “regular” scarf, so could experiment!

June 7, 2016 at 3:18 pm

Windchime

Veteran

So much to like here–the stripes, the crop pants, the shoes, and of course the darling neckerchief! I love the color and sass the neckerchief brings to the outfit. And those shoes are great. I want to see if I can put together a variation of this.

June 7, 2016 at 5:46 pm

krishnidoux

Veteran

Yes, I’m inspired. I note that the model wears her hair inside the scarf – as if the accessory had been added afterwards, too quickly, clumsily. It makes you think of a young tween/teen visiting her grandma (who lives maybe near the sea, hence the stripes, so the girl is not in her usual environment) and who, before leaving the house that morning, was offered that colorful, somewhat unseemly (however unexpectedly fortunate in a fashion point of view) neckerchief. The image is therefore reminiscent of happy times with loved ones, vacation time away from home, summer, freedom, hence the neckerchief addition, a departure from any usual uniform. The scarf might have been added to keep her mane out of the wind. The model’s hair looks either wet or dirty, which is intentional, and it also balances out any prissiness from the scarf or tailored mules. I think it plays an important part in the outfit’s appeal. My personal rendition will not include an oversize striped tee, as I find the visual effect is too boxy and horizontal for a long torso and broad shoulders.

June 8, 2016 at 2:36 am