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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:38:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1998185 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 22:17:45 +0000 Katerina 1998185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Suz, for the kind words. The Cat, thank you. Your travel outfit with the tartan pashmina must be great. The colours sound terrific. It is a smart way to create a cohesive travel capsule, thanks for sharing. The Cat on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1998141 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 21:03:20 +0000 The Cat 1998141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So many great ideas and comments here! Thanks to Brooklyn for inspiring me to wear scarves as toppers in summer. Thanks to Joy for reminding me of wearing a damp scarf on a hot day. Thanks to lyn67 for the link to the double Pretzel knot (which I believe has some other names too). That is also one of my favourite knots. Tied like this, the scarf stays in place even if you are moving around. And it covers more of your neck and chest, so it's a nice solution when you're in cooler surroundings. I agree with Katerina and others that scarves are very useful travel items. And Katerina, thank you for reminding me that a scarf can even be used as an elegant top! I practically always bring at least one thin scarf and one pashmina shawl even for a weekend trip. Often I'll let a patterned scarf/shawl be the key piece on which the rest of the travel wardrobe is built. This weekend, for instance, I chose a tartan pashmina shawl in turquoise & red & white & black as my key piece and let all the other travel items be in these colours. Suz on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1998140 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 21:03:05 +0000 Suz 1998140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, what a fabulous post, Katerina. Thank you for taking the time to show us your wizardry. You are Queen Scarf for sure. Also, that is some impressive storage system!!  Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997945 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:36:28 +0000 Katerina 1997945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Runcarla, you are lovely. Suntiger, hm... I see, I understand. Summer is not my favourite season, we are quite different in that respect. I am quite happy on a sunny winter day, like today, wearing a scarf Anonymous on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997905 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:58:52 +0000 Anonymous 1997905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As an indoor ac topper only for me in our summers. Its still 80° and humid at night! I miss those days Carla on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997902 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:19:18 +0000 Carla 1997902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Katerina, you are just brilliant. Thank you for the post and gorgeous visuals. BTW, your sense of humour is showing. Toast? A Rottweiler? Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997847 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:33:04 +0000 Katerina 1997847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, thank you very much, you are so very kind. Thank you, Sterling, what a nice thing to say! Karen13, thank you very much, I am blushing Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997835 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:59:01 +0000 Katerina 1997835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Cat, thank you. I didn’t know that was called a London knot, interesting. Yes, it would be a lot of work going to the attic every month for new scarves, sorry for the mixup :-) Lyn 67, thank you for the tips! How fun. Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997833 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:44:54 +0000 Katerina 1997833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachylou, thank you. Sisi, thank you for the response. My fake top in the picture here is a large oblong scarf, the same size as the grey one. I put it around my neck and wrapped around in the front, then tied the outer corners behind my back and tucked the “top” in the skirt. You can also find other ways to create fake tops with a scarf on line - try to look at Hermès home page and/or google scarves worn as tops. Cardiff girl, thank you, what a lovely compliment. Shevia, thank you. Fun to hear about your scarf. karen13 on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997720 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:15:02 +0000 karen13 1997720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Scarf goddess! I love your scarves, your clever hacks and your storage. I want to wear them more often, so this is very timely. Those diy convertible necklaces are genius, Anonymous on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997695 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:41:23 +0000 Anonymous 1997695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this post.  Thank you for showing us how you store your scarfs. SO NEAT.  SO BEAUTIFUL.  Every post you write gives me yet one more thing to aspire to emulate.   Like Brooklyn, I too live in a warm climate.  I like her idea of wearing scarfs as a jacket substitute.  The way she wears her scarfs was informative.  Thank you, Brooklyn.   Angie on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat/page/2#post-1997683 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:17:23 +0000 Angie 1997683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Queen Scarf shows us how it's done. KILLER all round, Katerina.  lyn67 on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997643 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:43:42 +0000 lyn67 1997643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can we teach something new to the Queen of Scarves??? How about the   THE DOUBLE PRETZEL KNOT:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxbWzCLQNc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxbWzCLQNc</a> My way to do it is a bit more quirky and makes people to wonder (I've learned it the odd way) and I can't stop it now, but use it quite often as I love the spot and the flat volume achieved with it. I'm in awe of your nr 1. was that a DIY project of yours or scarf originally that way? I have  some bigger scaled hardware left from an old  bag that could do the job...:-)) ETA: I've got my answer in one of your comment above!:-) Then, what about wearing a very voluminous plaid/or contrast colored shawl over a black turtleneck  like a pashmina over a formal dress (on your bare back/shoulders, and left down from elbows down). I do it often at work  or my house when at my desk for warmth and some interest. The Cat on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997608 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:51:02 +0000 The Cat 1997608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, Katerina, and others, the London knot is no. 8 in this link: <a href="https://www.corneliajames.com/blogs/journal/the-summer-scarf-and-10-ways-to-wear-it" rel="nofollow">https://www.corneliajames.com/.....to-wear-it</a> Katerina, I love your very elegant storing system and just wish I had more space in my closet ... I don't actually search out scarves for each MONTH, but rather for each SEASON of the year. And a few scarves are used in all 4 seasons. Jaime on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997585 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:05:02 +0000 Jaime 1997585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I loved this thread. As it happens I have been wearing a scarf all week because it is cold in NJ! I wrap a big silk scarf around my neck and it makes a huge difference. Cardiff girl on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997580 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:14:47 +0000 Cardiff girl 1997580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Scarves are so much a part of your style persona and it’s not hard to see why.You wear them so well,It’s what I would call a Euro chic look,reminding me of all those stylish ladies in Paris and Milan. Sisi on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997577 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:06:05 +0000 Sisi 1997577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This post is incredibly timely! Just in these past days I was wondering what to do with my scarves. I have many of them - all pure silk, all beautiful  and all gifts because the paradox is ... . I am not fond of scarves! I never bought a scarf in my life. But I like the idea of transforming a scarf into a top. Do you mind tell me how you do it?  rachylou on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997575 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:43:24 +0000 rachylou 1997575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You do scarves so beautifully! Inspirational! Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997569 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:30:42 +0000 Katerina 1997569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, thank you so much for the tips and the great links. These were before my time at YLF - have not seen them yet, how could I miss them! The dinner napkin idea is brilliant and to use damp scarves in hot weather - genius! Sal, thank you and thanks for reading and for your response. Jane, thank you, you are very kind. Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997568 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:25:28 +0000 Katerina 1997568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Lisa P for chiming in. I should imagine it takes some discipline not to buy more scarves, it would for me. Or actually, it does. I try not to buy too many, but I know I will always add some each season. I have edited time to time as well, it would not work otherwise. Brooklyn, thank you very much. You have great style yourself, my inspiration. I love how you sometimes use a scarf with a sleeveless top in summer - super stylish. Bijou, thank you. You have delightful style and the scarves you wear are very beautiful. I love your blue and animal print Cavalli scarf, among others. Jessicams, thank you! I know, I love multiple scarves when it is cold too. Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997566 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:06:42 +0000 Katerina 1997566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Cat, thank you very much for the great post. So interesting to hear about your system of selecting scarves for each month thus wearing all of your scarves throughout the year. Quite honestly, some of mine don’t get worn every year. In periods, depending on my style preferences at the time, I have groups of favorites. Then I can go back to some unworn for some time. As for the storage, I was struggling with finding good storage for the scarves for years. I wanted to have a system where they all would be easily accessible and I could easily see them all to use them all. At the same time, I wanted to have a rather neat system, not having them on open display. Now, I have a rather good system. I bought several sets of shallow drawers to my closet space and folded all scarves in these drawers. They are sorted primarily according to size and shape. The drawers are from IKEA and they are made for office use, but work very well for scarves and other accessories. The thickest knitted scarves are too big for these drawers though and I store them folded on shelves instead, just like sweaters. I try to attach pictures of the drawers. And yes, what is a London knot? Jane on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997564 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:02:55 +0000 Jane 1997564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Katerina, I have so enjoyed your post. I am inspired by the variety of your scarf collection, and your ways of wearing. Thank you! I am going to look out for a piece of gold hardware like yours. I like the way your scarfs and sun glasses look together, it is such a signature look I think. Katerina on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997563 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:40:29 +0000 Katerina 1997563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sterling, thank you. Bennett, thank you. In No 1 I used old gold hardware I cut off from a strap of an old bag, which was too worn. I can use it like this with many different scarves and create necklaces. My tip is to look in secondhand shops for items with interesting hardware and to use as scarf accessories. Here is a picture of a gold piece which was originally attached to a skirt belt, now used with a small pocket square. The green item in No 8 with money on is a silk pocket square, tucked in the pocket of the jacket. I use it on bags too, attached a picture here. No 13 is a large Givenchy square scarf called Rottweiler, see a picture of it here unfolded. Sal on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997545 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 04:35:34 +0000 Sal 1997545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great inspiration here - some gorgeous looks. I do wear scarves but as a short neck person with lots of hair I don’t feel they are wonderful on me. I love them though and wear them in winter or changeable weather. Anonymous on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997533 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:02:50 +0000 Anonymous 1997533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Cat. What is The London Knot? Anonymous on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997532 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:01:49 +0000 Anonymous 1997532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love scarves of all shapes and sizes and wear them all year. I wear the small bandana sized ones more in summer, including some interesting dinner napkins. Those I usually roll/twist, often damp with cold water, and tie in the back in a s all knot. The damp scarf will keep you cool for hours on a hot day.. For long rectangular scarves, I like the Angie Knot and can do it without a mirror or in the dark. See the first link below. The second link is interesting on scarves and neck length. <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2009/04/07/tying-scarves-with-the-angie-knot/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2009/04.....ngie-knot/</a> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2010/10/06/scarf-style-that-doesnt-shorten-your-neck/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2010/10.....your-neck/</a> Jessikams on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997508 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:36:23 +0000 Jessikams 1997508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Especially love 1- what a great gold accessory to make a scarf into a necklace! And 8- scarf AND pocket square. Equivalent to a man in tie and pocket square. Great opportunity for pattern mixing. I’m a scarf addict too. Grew up in California, don’t think I ever touched a scarf until college, but once I started I was hooked! I’m always cold so often wearing more than one Bijou on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997507 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:32:53 +0000 Bijou 1997507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Katerina, thank you for this post. I prefer to wear my scarves in mild or cold weather. When the temperature is over 30C I prefer to not have the additional layer that a scarf provides. I find scarves a great way to add interest and love the amazing variety of scarves that you have. I tend to wear only a few of my scarves, so I need to be considered in purchasing scarves as some can go unworn. Brooklyn on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997472 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:24:31 +0000 Brooklyn 1997472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Katerina, your style is so inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to write this post. You are a scarf wielding genius :) I love scarves and have quite a few but, as my climate is warm and I run warm, I don’t wear them a lot. In summer, I find lightweight scarves a useful alternative to a topper. I like that it’s easy to put them away if I start to get hot. I wear them the way you do in 9 or just draped around my neck with no tie or loop. I love the way you are wearing your scarf in pic 3. So romantic! A great way to create a ruffle without buying a ruffled shirt. Anonymous on "Talk to me about scarves - for The Cat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-scarves---for-the-cat#post-1997461 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:50:23 +0000 Anonymous 1997461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m a scarf fan too , and use them frequently to tie a look together or to give it a finished touch . I have culled my collection dramatically over the past year or two and constantly remind myself not to buy any more . I don’t do kooky or whimsical , and stick to statement prints and fabrics .