https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:34:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere/page/2#post-1997593 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:34:27 +0000 Mainelady 1997593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so glad you decided to keep the scarf and find it less itchy. It really is beautiful on you and I predict many happy wears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere/page/2#post-1997588 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:17:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1997588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><i>cashmere season here is about 9 months long<br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Yikes!<i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i></i>I like the brooches, but am not at all convinced they are needed. The architectural swoosh of the scarf is what's so cool about many of these stylings; a brooch would distract from that. But you need to do you, obviously.<i></i><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere/page/2#post-1997559 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:31:50 +0000 karen13 1997559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK - It &nbsp;is a Keep- since knocking off the Retinol product on my neck, it is much less itchy. The scarf is now completely tolerable. Thank you all!&nbsp;I have resolved to use YLF more as a sounding board when I'm not sure as I'm trying to minimize my purchase regrets, so thank you all! </p> <p>I will post a WIW soon with my self-made brooches (#1&amp;2). Any thoughts on these brooches or other brooch&nbsp;suggestions?</p> </p> <p><b>Gail</b> - that link is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.<br /><b>Angie, Brooklyn</b>&nbsp;A brooch is such a great idea. I don't own any, so I dug out my craft room and made couple. If &nbsp;I like them, I will upgrade to better quality versions.<br /><b>Aquamarine</b> - you are so right about the itching subsiding after a few moment. Wore it for two hours &nbsp;today and didn't notice after the first few minutes. Great suggestion.<br /><b>Fashiontern, Jane, shevia, Kate, smittie lisa p, taylor</b> - thanks for the thumbs up on color and styling. It helped convince me to give it another try. I do love the color so much, and cashmere season here is about 9 months long.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1997108 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 03:01:49 +0000 taylor 1997108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really pretty color on you Karen!<br /> You need scarves like this in the winter where you live :)<br /> I like how it will double as a travel wrap on airplanes !<br /> I FREEZE too when traveling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996918 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:54:30 +0000 Anonymous 1996918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - what a stunning colour on you , Karen. But the colours are totally different in your hotel hallway photo, making it look emerald green. &nbsp;I love the scarf and don't think it's too big for you at all, but the itchiness would be a deal-breaker for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996691 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:30:07 +0000 Anonymous 1996691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love it, particularly the styling in 1 and 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996612 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:32:43 +0000 Aquamarine 1996612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a beautiful addition (great color on you) and not at all overwhelming. I like all the stylings. No help on the itching, but maybe you will adjust? I typically dislike things around my neck but if I persevere, I tend to forget about the discomfort. Of course, this doesn’t apply if the item causes a rash! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996597 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:13:22 +0000 Brooklyn 1996597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you (if you can fix the itch). I second Angie’s brooch suggestion 100%. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996589 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:39:18 +0000 Kate 1996589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous color for you, and a perfect match to your sweater. Glad the itchiness has subsided and hope you can keep this beauty. I like all the styling options you showed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996568 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:59:10 +0000 Jaime 1996568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not too overwhelming at all - looks fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996497 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 19:19:45 +0000 Jane 1996497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this too Karen. It looks luxurious. I like how it is tied in 2 especially because it doesn't look troublesome.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996494 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 19:15:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1996494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I love this big, dramatic scarf on you, have never understood why so many short women say they can't do dramatic. As long as it's in proportion (and this is), it can look as good on a short person as it can on a tall person. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Love the baby bootcuts too!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996482 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:48:51 +0000 Angie 1996482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the scarf with the pullover, and like all stying renditions,<b> karen13.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>How about adding a big fat fun brooch to #1 and #3?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996467 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:16:01 +0000 LaPed 1996467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL @ "the wrong sheep"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996458 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:41:55 +0000 Gail 1996458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it , I have a grey one and use it all the time. Look at this website for styling tips they have a great video.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://paulaandchlo.com/collections/white-warren?st-t=adwords&amp;vt-k=cashmere%20travel%20wraps&amp;vt-mt=p&amp;vt-ap=1t2&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_66ocWM4AIVXFgNCh3ecg9WEAAYAiAAEgKNFfD_BwE">https://paulaandchlo.com/colle.....ps&#038;am</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996446 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:42:49 +0000 karen13 1996446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the input, suggestions and commiseration on itchy skin. Good to know it isn't just me.&nbsp;My internet search turned up an interesting new anti-itch idea - freezing. It is non destructive so I will try and let you know if it yields results.</p> <p><div><b>Opaline, JAileen, bridgie, jessikams, torotogirl, Roberta, and all -</b>thanks for the approval and preferred stylings - I am determined to use the forum more when I'm not sure about something because we are all overly self-critical and I trust you!<b><br /></b><br /><b>Barbara Diane, bj1111, La Belle, Bennett</b>, -&nbsp;The itch factor was vastly improved over a few days of discontinuing the &nbsp;irritating product usage - to tolerable levels and I have not historically had a problem with Charter Club cashmere so I will follow <b>JAileen's </b>advice and hang on to for a few more days before I make a final decision. </p> <p></div><div><b>Cardiff Girl</b> - I am such a novice at scarfs and have never had a wrap (usually I cut scarves in half to streamline but that would defeat the purpose of this one plus it is a knit so can't match bound edge), so thank you for the vote of confidence! I looked through all the ways the Macy's website showed the different color ways and flung away. Now I need to figure out how to keep it in place. I hate fussy!</p> <p><b>Irina, &nbsp;La P,</b> <b>nemosmom, SarahD8</b> - I have some Eucalan so will try that if the itch continues to subside. I have done the hair condition trick on some Icebreaker tops that were "the wrong sheep" (what my house calls the slightly itchy merino factor from usually reliable vendors). The after shower tip is an aha for me too.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996438 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:11:07 +0000 Roberta 1996438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant idea - the modern twinset! I will totally steal this idea in the future. I particularly like looks 1 and 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996432 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:53:49 +0000 LaPed 1996432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous colour on you. You could try washing in Eucalan or The Laundress Wool &amp; Cashmere Shampoo. Sometimes hair conditioner helps too. I have the same problem with all animal fibers feeling itchy during heating season. I stick with very gentle cleansers and have upped my moisturizing game over the past couple of years, but that's a topic for another thread. One thing I've found is that if my skin is still warm and "opened up" from a shower, I absolutely can't wear merino or cashmere. I have to moisturize and then wait quite a while. Or better yet, save those sweaters for days when I've showered the night before instead of in the morning... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996431 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:41:32 +0000 nemosmom 1996431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's stunning! Sadly, I'm no help re: the itch. I do wash my woolens, including cashmere. I use a product called Soak, in unscented. It helps reduce itch (and sweaty head smell) in our winter beanies, but I don't have any itchy scarves to report on.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996428 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:22:44 +0000 Bennett 1996428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a shame if the itch factor continues, this is a very sharp look and I love the thought of a "modern" twinset! I don't have any cashmere because of the upkeep of it, but I did not know that it can be irritating. If you can't remedy that, maybe keep looking for another matching scarf. I like how generous this one is, it is more of a lush/luxe look to me. But itchy.... just, no! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996424 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:13:40 +0000 Helena 1996424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know about the itch bit, but the colour is exquisite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996422 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:10:19 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1996422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this color for you, but Charter Club cashmere has always made me itch, and I have never successfully softened itchy wool or cashmere, despite all the great tips other Fabbers have offered up.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I did some reading up on cashmere last year, and from what I gather, the itch factor has to do with the length of the fibers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shorter cashmere fibers don't lie flat within the knit, but protrude, and can irritate the skin.&nbsp; &nbsp;But there was also no consensus on whether more expensive cashmere is necessarily better.</p> <p>I vote return.&nbsp; &nbsp;BJ1111 is right, if it's the sweater, the itchiness will worsen with time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996413 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 14:16:31 +0000 Cardiff girl 1996413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colour is gorgeous on you and I really like the way you have styled it in different ways.You are obviously a professional when it comes to scarf wearing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996386 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 09:19:12 +0000 bj1111 1996386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Return if even slightest bit itchy. The itch factor will grow over time.</p> <p>The color is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996382 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 08:11:27 +0000 Jessikams 1996382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A perfect match! What a lucky find.</p> <p>No suggestions on reducing the itch, I’m afraid. I’m itchy too lately, I think it’s just winter dry skin </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996378 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:54:47 +0000 Katerina 1996378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow,this is so great! I also love the “modern twinset” here. Not too big. The colour is very beautiful on you. So many styling options - I particularly like 1 and 3. 2 will be great also if you ad a topper.<br /> If you can live with the slight itchiness, I would definitely keep the scarf. It’s just perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996369 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 05:59:02 +0000 bridgie 1996369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pretty color and looks good on you.&nbsp; I like the way you have styled it in 3 and 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996368 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 05:16:57 +0000 JAileen 1996368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a great color for you. I like #2 best. I don’t think it overwhelms you. I don’t know how to make it softer. If it bothers your neck maybe wait until your neck feels better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996366 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 04:45:27 +0000 SarahD8 1996366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! So pretty on you!<br /> I agree that washing can soften cashmere. I use Eucalan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cashmere-scarf-and-softeningstylingcashmere#post-1996365 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 04:42:33 +0000 Irina 1996365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the combo!<br /> I think the scarf will get softer after a wash. I handwash cashmere with baby shampoo and sometimes soak with hair conditioner. </p>