https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:40:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751719 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:46:38 +0000 JAileen 1751719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Smittie, two scarves?! I've never done that. I don't live in the North Pole like you guys. I always loved the giant scarf the mother winds onto the younger brother in "A Christmas Story".</p> <p>Jules, the coat isn't super warm. It does look like a winter coat, but I don't think it will pass muster in the depths of winter. I wore it the other day in the 30s. When it gets really cold I'll switch to my duffle coat, and eventually my long puffer. BTW, Smittie, my duffle is navy and I can wear all sorts of colorful scarves with it. Mostly I need these really warm coats when we go out at night. I always get colder at night.</p> <p>I bought some blue yarn yesterday that matches really well, and that is wool, silk and cashmere. I'm still looking for a pattern, and am open to suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751668 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:32:40 +0000 Jules 1751668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't have worn that coat and that scarf not because of clashing patterns (which often can work) but because of weight/seasonal clash, which is something that bugs me much more. The coat reads winter wool and the scarf appears to be the kind of gauzy light weight cotton I wear either as part of my indoor outfit or in the spring and fall when my clothes are in lighter fabrication but I need something for evening chill, an airplane trip or whatever (this type of scarf is actually super useful because it stuffs into a purse so easily). With my winter coats I wear heavier scarves of wool, chunky knits, fake fur, etc.<br />That said I have a transitional wool coat that I do feel works with some of my cotton scarves. It is cut more like a blazer however.<br />I find it's really trial and error with scarves, there's some generalizations to be made but you really have to try on different combos and figure out what works. And some amazing scarves seem to go with everything, so it is worth trying seemingly odd combos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751663 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:17:01 +0000 Anonymous 1751663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, I've worn two scarves too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751659 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:09:14 +0000 Suz 1751659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to tie the scarf into both (coat and outfit) but sometimes, in the dead of winter I have been known to wear TWO scarves!! Yes, a lighter one for my outfit and a bigger bulkier one with/ for the coat. (I admit this would bother a lot of people because of the bunching but there are times when it feels that cold here and I need a scarf I can pull up over my nose outdoors.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Because my wardrobe colours are fairly consistent, I can pair different scarves with my coats. I don't always wear the same one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751545 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:22:10 +0000 JAileen 1751545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I have a solid dark red scarf around here somewhere, and Ledonna suggested a yellow scarf. I like the sound of that, too. Now you have my curiosity up to see tomorrow's ensemble! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751542 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:14:25 +0000 Angie 1751542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely. </p> <p>You can also pair more than one scarf with your coat. See tomorrows ensemble post for the scarf match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751541 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:12:49 +0000 JAileen 1751541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks! I bought some blue yarn today to knit a scarf. I wore the coat and took the yarn outside to compare the color. It's a pretty good match. I'm such a slow knitter, though.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751527 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:49:15 +0000 Angie 1751527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Either - outfit OR coat. I tend to like to tie it into both.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751395 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:14:05 +0000 JAileen 1751395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mirjana, Smittie. I'm just going to have to see how the colors and pattern of the scarves work. I have a turtleneck sweater that I thought was the same shade of blue, but not even close! The coat is really electric. Once I get this figured out I'm going to love wearing the coat. The fit is really great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751394 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:08:11 +0000 Anonymous 1751394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the bright blue scarf the best with the coat. It could also be worn with anything navy you might have. Or grey.<br /> The other two you chose would match well too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751390 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:02:39 +0000 Mirjana 1751390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Diane G , just match the scarf with coat colours in plain styles or try pattern mixing , to me spots maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751386 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:54:29 +0000 JAileen 1751386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diane, thanks for your thoughts. I wore the coat today with jeans and a grey long sleeve tee. It was in the 30s when I was out running errands, and I was driving. I needed a scarf, not for warmth, but because the coat was itchy against my neck. I might buy some matching yarn and knit a scarf.</p> <p>The other thing is, the coat is not super warm. So as we get into winter, I would probably wear a turtleneck, and then maybe add a sweater underneath, and eventually it just wouldn't be warm enough, for the depth of winter, except for the odd warm day. In the meanwhile, though, I really love it. The blue is almost electric in the sunlight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751374 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:34:07 +0000 Anonymous 1751374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you're just going to need a scarf to go with your coat and not to compete with your clothes underneath&nbsp;if you took off your coat and kept on the scarf,&nbsp;then I would perhaps match the coat colours in plain styles or try pattern mixing...maybe try leopard print in colours like the coat..or spots of stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751351 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:34:36 +0000 JAileen 1751351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin, the scarf costs more than the coat!</p> <p>I ordered these scarves. I won't be keeping all of them. The first two are the same, showing phases of the moon. I took astronomy in college so of course I would like them.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bcbgmaxazria-moon-calendar-silk-scarf/4414656?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-111716-_-order_confirm-_-proddescr2" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bc.....proddescr2</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-ribbed-cashmere-muffler/4350125?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-111716-_-order_confirm-_-productimg1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....roductimg1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751345 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:08:33 +0000 RobinF 1751345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes! I can understand that! It is pretty though. Maybe you can find a faux Burberry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751302 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:31:37 +0000 JAileen 1751302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin, I think I will try to get a scarf for the coat. I just looked through scarves on Nordstrom. I'm going to order a couple. Here's the perfect one but I'm not going to order it.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-heritage-giant-check-fringed-cashmere-muffler/2939328?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=BRIGHT%20SAPPHIRE%20CHECK" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bu.....RE%20CHECK</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751286 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:18:13 +0000 RobinF 1751286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of scarves differently. I have thin, drapey ones that are for with outfits and heavier, usually knit or a heavy woven that are for outerwear. This coat definitely needs a special scarf to go with it. I like the idea of a print in the same colors, or what about black and white? I find my black and white scarves go with almost everything and really pop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751199 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:31:53 +0000 JAileen 1751199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, Joy, you both have good ideas. I'll have to start looking. Thanks! The coat is blue and black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1751193 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:00:31 +0000 Anonymous 1751193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your scarf would be perfect for pattern mixing with your coat if the pattern was black and blue rather than white. That is assuming that the coat is a black and blue plaid. You need to find a scarf that you love with the coat. How about a tweed that includes black and blue? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750311 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:14:02 +0000 Anonymous 1750311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would get an 'outdoor scarf' in blue, or navy, or white. I like complete and total matching because the coat itself says enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750307 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:05:38 +0000 JAileen 1750307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ledonna, I think I have a red scarf. Thanks for the suggestion. Yellow sounds amazing, actually.</p> <p>Tulle, that was exactly my thought. The scarf was really for the outfit, but it would show unless I had the coat zipped all the way up. It wasn't terribly cold, but my neck gets cold because I have short hair.</p> <p>Joyce, I had gloves in my bag, but didn't wear them. I have a lot of scarves, but I hadn't thought through the outfit early enough. I grabbed a few plaid scarves, but that was really crazy looking! Crazy in a bad way! I need to find the red one. Or get a yellow one. </p> <p>Emily, I agree that they don't look good together! This problem might be temporary actually. When it gets really cold I'll probably wear a turtleneck, and maybe a warmer coat.</p> <p>El Cee, I agree with you and Ledonna regarding a bright scarf. </p> <p>Bella, I guess I wanted to wear a scarf that would pull double duty. But I'll plan my complete outfit earlier, finding something that works for both the outfit and the coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750268 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:29:15 +0000 bella 1750268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with EL Cee on this one. Depends on the scarf and the outfit. If scarf is part of the outfit, it goes under the coat and stays on when I shed the coat. If it is part of the outerwear, then I will shed it together with the coat when I reach my destination. A few scarves may pull double duty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750260 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:02:25 +0000 El Cee 1750260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two types of scarves that I wear in the colder months. The first type are bulkier and are intended as outerwear. Most of these scarves are solid colors (with a few plaids and patterns thrown in) and have been purchased to match or complement my coats. The second type are my fashion scarves. They are worn as accessories for my outfits that are underneath the coats. These are only particularly visible once the coat has been shed. A few of my scarves are crossovers and can be worn either way.</p> <p>Your Pendleton coat is gorgeous. It would be worth purchasing a couple of scarves with the intent of complementing this beautiful plaid. I like Ledonna's idea of going with a vivid solid color.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750257 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:57:26 +0000 Emily K 1750257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thought is...you need to be clear about whether you consider the scarf to be outerwear (worn for the purpose of warming up or protecting yourself from weather) or an accessory to your outfit. &nbsp;In this case, I would have worn a scarf as outerwear, but I probably would have gravitated to a bright or color-blocked woolen-type scarf. &nbsp;I really like both the scarf and the coat!--just not together :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750256 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:57:10 +0000 Joyce B 1750256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I was feeling cold and only had that scarf, I would have worn it. I prefer not perfect to feeling cold.<br /> The scarf seems to have the same colors as the coat, maybe it works? Or I could just wear it under the coat.<br /> Having a scarf for each coat is such a good idea, maybe I should consider that, too. What I do have is a pair of matching gloves in the pockets of each coat. That way my hands are never cold and I don't need to think about what gloves to wear.<br /> Your coat and scarf are both lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750252 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:50:34 +0000 tulle 1750252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm...this does bear thinking about.&nbsp; One reason I've collected a bunch of coats is that I love a coordinated outfit/outerwear look.&nbsp; This way, whether I wear a coat open or closed, with a scarf, hat, gloves or not, I feel that everything works.&nbsp; I suspect Angie would encourage you to try the "busy" look of that scarf with the big-checked coat, and brazen it out.&nbsp; But if that puts your teeth on edge, maybe you'll want to invest in a few more scarves in solids and patterns that work with your coat and most of your Winter outfits?&nbsp; Scarves can do a lot:&nbsp; to bring a thrifted vintage berry-red wool coat into the present, I just bought a very (for me) maximal digital-print Stella McCartney scarf in shades of red, violet and orange. The scarf cost 10 times the price of the coat, but I think the combination adds up to more than the sum of its parts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750248 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:28:25 +0000 Ledonna N. 1750248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would do something vivid like a kelly green or a red or go for a bright like a lemon yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-and-scarf#post-1750243 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:03:02 +0000 JAileen 1750243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie's thread about a white puffer and Joy's comment about dedicating a scarf to each coat has me wondering. I have the NAS Pendleton coat that I've worn several times. If I wear a scarf, should it go with my outfit or the coat? Last night I wore a grey sweater and thought about a scarf (I have the one below in grey). I didn't wear the scarf because it seemed kind of busy and mismatched. We went to our community theater and it was chilly walking the few blocks to the theater. I wished I had worn a scarf, but wasn't sure what would have looked good. What would you have done? </p>