Spring and Summer scarves are lightweight, silky, gauzy and made of fibres like silk, chiffon, cotton, linen, viscose, satin, rayon and polyester. Most are patterned. Sizes and shapes can vary. If you’re a Summer scarf wearer, here are some ideas on how to incorporate them into outfits. 

1. Headscarf

Try tying a scarf around your head as shown here. It covers the crown of the head and ties in the back with the ends draping over the shoulders or down your back. This particular look combines a boxy print adorned poplin shirt with a pair of cropped wide leg cuffed jeans. The sleeves are scrunched to showcase the forearm. Black clogs seem heavy to my eye, so I’d have chosen a shade of brown or tan. Or white shoes to match the shirt. The scarf doesn’t match perfectly, but still pairs well with the palette of the outfit.

2. Neck Scarf

Here’s a fashion-forward matching set of FOUR patterned items worn in the SAME outfit. A patterned dress is worn as a tunic over patterned cropped pants. A scarf in the same pattern is tied around the neck in a classic manner. A tote in the same pattern finishes off the look. Of course, you can separate the patterned items and wear them with solids. Or stick to matching the patterned dress and the scarf.

3. Swimsuit Cover-up

A big square scarf can be worn as a sarong or pareo over a swimsuit. Here the patterns aren’t an exact match but the palettes are the same. You can wear a patterned scarf with solid swimwear, or vice versa, Add beach bag and appropriate beach footwear, and you’re done.

4. Wrap

Last, this is a great, and often forgotten casual way to wear a big scarf in the Summer. Wear it like a wrap over a sleeveless dress or top when you need a little coverage or insulation. It can take the place of a lightweight jacket or sweater. Or keep the sun off exposed skin. Here the outfit showcases three patterns, none of which match. But they share a few of the same colours, creating a harmonious effect. Add solid shoes, and jewellery as desired.

Being patient with your style is possibly the most important style skill of all. Note that we are talking about your levels of patience as they pertain to you and your style, and not other aspects of your life. 

I am by nature a very impatient person. There is now, or right now, and anything later than that is too late. Hubs Greg knows me better than anyone, and will tell you just how impatient I am. My late parents, who were patient people, did not pass that enviable trait on to me.

That said, there are a few aspects of my life where I am as patient as can be. I have all the patience in the world for our Yorkies Sam and Jo. And for my style. It is the one component of my life I do not stress about. I completely relax into my style journey and have fun. I don’t obsess about any part of it. I thoroughly edit and review my wardrobe regularly and with pleasure. I meticulously keep an updated digital representation of my wardrobe in YLF Finds. I don’t mind one bit when I miss out on bargains, or when items sell out. It’s no problem when items are out of my price range, because I’m confident I will find a better-for-me version at a better price. I’m at ease when it takes years to find the right item on my shopping list. I’m patient when it takes several seasons to evolve my look in a different direction because my budget will only go so far, and I can’t buy something that isn’t there.

I was patient enough to grow out my hair from a super short pixie to a bob. It was a frustrating process, because my hair is fine, wispy, and slow-growing. But I persevered. 18 months later, my hair is finally at a length I’m happy with and it was worth the wait. I bat for Team Patience.

If only I was equally patient in other parts of my life.

Over to you. With respect to your wardrobe and style, do you bat for Team Patience or Team Impatience. If you need to bat for both teams, I’m serving peri-peri chicken breasts with a Greek salad, and frozen mango yogurt for dessert on the bench.

Don’t take emotion out of the closet editing, shopping, and outfit creation process. The more in tune you are with your emotions, the easier it will be to sport a style that is authentic, easy to manage, and makes you feel fabulous. 

Sometimes an outfit looks great in the mirror and to others but doesn’t feel right to you. Style starts within, so you should listen to these feelings. Wearing outfits that give you happiness will help you to be the most stylish version of yourself.

It can take time to get used to new silhouettes, colours, combinations, or proportions. Persevere a little before saying no. Allow your eye to adjust to the new aesthetic. Negative feelings can turn to positive as a new look grows on you.

Today we are looking at how six of our bloggers are wearing Angie’s Simple Greens outfit formula. One thing that stands out is that people seem to be in the mood for heels again.

Elle dresses up light wash straight leg jeans with a polished and crisp short tweed jacket. She’s buttoned up the emerald green jacket to wear as a top. The tweed has sequins running through it which adds subtle sparkle. The shorter jacket lengthens the leg line from the hips upward, while our blogger’s stiletto pumps add height. They are a patent licorice colour which reads like a metallic and adds an extra dressy touch. Elle completes this polished casual look with cat eye sunnies and a colourful beaded crochet clutch.

Sabra is combining shades of green and brown in this dressy dandy-esque look. She’s wearing grey, menswear-inspired wide leg trousers with a crisp white shirt and beige cable-knit sweater vest. Tucking both tops and adding a mid-brown belt emphasizes her waistline and tempers the volume of the trousers. She adds unexpected colour with the chartreuse gingham cardigan. The relaxed boyfriend style adds a casual touch while the oversized gold buttons bring the bling. She goes in for a bit of playful pattern mixing with the checked tie in various shades of brown that ties all the colours together. A cognac bag, dark brown footwear, oversized hoop earrings, and flamboyant leather trim velour hat make the outfit even more “trademark Sabra.”

Suzanne is rocking a fab olive midi dress with interesting design details. The cool-toned, slightly greyish olive looks great with her dark blonde locks. The tulip skirt with front split creates a high-low hemline effect. The wrap-style silhouette, accentuated by the oversized gold D-ring, creates movement and structure. The V-neckline is perfect to show off a chunky gold chain necklace. Our blogger paired the dress with sky-high ankle-strap platform sandals in a warm brown. Thin bracelets and large hoops complete this elegant look.

Cathy is sporting on-trend cargo pants with a floral-patterned blouse that reads both delicate and moody. The pale sage cargo bootcut pants have a slim fit on the thighs, and subtly flare out into split hems that show a bit of Cathy’s high-heeled silver slide sandals. The pleats, sheer fabric, and smocked cuffs give the billowy blouse a romantic vibe that juxtaposes nicely with the more utilitarian vibe of the bottoms. The various shades of soft green are gorgeous with Cathy’s red hair. Tucking the blouse tempers the volume, and shows a silver metallic skinny belt. Our blogger continues the silver accessories theme with a dressy chain-strap bag. She finishes off the look with aviator sunglasses and apricot lippy.

Alexandra’s Kelly green wide leg trousers are the star of the show in this cheerful casual look. She’s paired them with a mock-neck ribbed top with green, brown and pink stripe. The green matches the trousers, while the brown and pink look wonderful with our blogger’s complexion and red hair. Tucking the top lengthens the leg line from the hips up. A cognac belt accentuates the waist and adds a bit of textural interest. Kellly green and navy are an excellent match, and Alexandra chose a relaxed-fit Modern Classic peacoat in navy to top off the outfit. A Gucci tote accented with burgundy leather brings more pattern and an extra colour to this casual look. Layered gold necklaces, chunky hoops, fun orange nail polish, and bright orange-red lipstick are the perfect finishing touches.

Dark olive, and sour lime come together brilliantly in this casual look with dressy touches. Rose is sporting full-length wide leg utility trousers and a V-neck sweater vest worn as a top. The vest’s Fair Isle pattern in light grey, turquoise and lime brightens the dark olive. Tucking the top shows the trouser’s high waist and lengthens the leg line. The bright green asymmetrical satchel adds modern, clean lines. Our blogger throws in a kicky surprise at the bottom with her eye-catching pointy-toed mules. The bright orange packs a punch paired with the different shades of green. And the double-bow crystal embellishments add dainty, dressy bling.

I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of these marvelous outfits. Let us know in the comments, and do share how you are wearing green this Spring if you like to sport the colour.