Outfit planning: scarf description please?

Tomorrow I think I'm going to wear one of the sheath ensembles I posted last week (pic 1). Before I fully commit, though I'd like to ask a favour. Could someone please attempt to describe the scarf shown there? It's a gift that a friend ave me years ago, long before I embraced scarf-wearing, and the details are escaping me.
If I stick with this one, am I right to wear pearl and gold earrings? I picked them because I thought they would tie in with both the gold tone in the scarf and the cream cuffs of the blazer, but I could well be wrong.
If you're not feeling the scarf, would you wear this one instead (pic 2)?
Or a black and turquoise one (pic 3)?
Are the red shoes acceptable with these combos? They would be worn with black microfishnets.

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14 years ago

Anonymous

Michelle, the scarf in the first picture is colorblocked in that the middle looks like it's black and the ends are what looks like an olive gold in the photo. The fringe is the gold color too. The black shows at your neck, then changes to gold part way down. The black shows more on the side of the photo to my left than on the right, but that is fine and adds interest to the outfit. On the left the gold starts at the knot. On the right it starts several inches above it. I think gold and pearl earrings would be perfect. Would you be wearing bright red or dark red shoes? The shoes you have on in the photo look great. A bright red would be fine but may need a touch of red repeated in the upper part of the outfit. I'm not sure.
I really like #2 but then no one wears red as well as you do. I would wear red shoes with it but some may think it's too matchy with the red top. #3 is alo a fine outfit and can use red shoes. At first I was going to suggest you wear the scarf out on this one, but now think I like the simplicity the way you styled it. You amaze me with your skills! I hope this helps.

Sheila

Veteran

Michelle, I will try to describe what I am seeing. The first scarf looks like it is some shade of green bordering on avocado, a green with brassy or gold undertones. The center portion of the scarf is a large block of black. There are lovely fringes at both ends of the scarf and they are the same green color of the rest of the scart, that is to say, the two outer edges of the scarf.

The second scarf is more of a large scale print, with gold, green, grey and black.

The third scarf is beautiful shades of blue, a very soft look.

I think gold and cream accessories would look very nice with all three. Red shoes would probably work with all three...not sure if you are wearing the dress in the first photo or the red top. If wearing the red top, I might want to wear black shoes.

Michelle

(website)

Joy, our description of scarf 1 is great, as always. Thank you!
I wasn't thinking so much of the red top from pic 2, just the scarf shown in that same shot. Would it look better with my sheath than scarf 1? Or would the scarf shown in pic 3 be the best look? Or do they all work but send out different vibes?

Ah, I see what you mean. They would send out different vibes. The first scarf seems the most casual from what I can tell. I think my favorite with the sheath would be scarf #2, especially if you wear the jacket you are wearing in #1. The scarf picks up the grey. The scarf in #3 is harder to see, but the color is soft and beautiful on you. It would be pretty with the black sheath too, but may be too similar to the color of the jacket and doesn't look like it has as much pattern as #2. I'm not sure without seeing them together.

Dani

Michelle, I vote for scarf number 2 with the sheath dress and the jacket. Personally, I find the first scarf to contribute to too much black around the neck when worn with the jacket. It may just be me, but I can see the scarf in photo #1 with the sheath dress with a layer underneath the dress rather than a jacket over it.

I think your accessories of pearls and gold earrings sound perfect and will pick up the undertones of the scarves.

Elly

Scarf number two with outfit number one. The first scarf is pretty, but it is a bit more "rustic". I would prefer it with something else. Oh, an the gold earrings and red shoes will work great.

Lynne

another vote for the second scarf with the sheath - I think the gifted scard is not colourful enough with the sheath and jacket. You wear red SO well, Michelle. And good to see Reba in pic number 3

HeleenH

I agree with the rest, scarf 2 would be best. This question (and reading parts of your blog which I like to read) makes me understand a little bit how you look so good while being blind.You take the trouble to get as much information on your clothes as you can and remember the details. I guess it is second nature to you but I am still impressed.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

The scarf in picture #2 is a no-brainer for the outfit.

But I think the scarf in outfit #1 also works with the sheath dress and BF jacket ensemble! Red shoes are lovely and your idea of pearl and gold earrings is spot on.

Thank you, ladies. You'll be pleased to know that I'm wearing scarf no. 2 while keeping all other elements the same (black sheath, red pumps, grey jacket, black microfishnets, pearl and gold earrings).
Appreciate all the feedback!

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