Using a scarf as a belt - yay or nay?

Hi all

I recently thrifted this top because I loved the colour. It is very voluminous on me unbelted though. I bought it with the intention of wearing it belted or cinched at the waist/tucked into skirts and pants.

I find however that on shirts with lots of excess fabric, using a simple waist cinching belt doesn't give the neatest effect and I find the fabric tends to bunch around the belt in an awkward way and requires lots of re-adjusting throughout the day.

I thought I would try scarves as they're more flexible than a belt, and seem to "go with the flow" of the fabric (literally) in a more flattering way.

I've included pics with a newly purchases elasticated belt, as well as 2 "belted with scarf" options. What do you think? Do you thin the scarves work better? Do you like the overall effect?

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15 years ago

Queen Mum

Veteran

I think it works perfectly here. You pulled it off well.... And I prefer the turquoise scarf. I like the contrast against the blouse.

Tanya

I think it works great, and really like the top with the turquoise scarf. I also sometimes use scarves as belts, most recently I tied one like an obi belt.

Marigold

Active Member

Turquoise! I really like the way it looks against the blouse. If I passed you on the street, I'd probably think they came together as a set LOL...

Barbara

Tara, I like that top with the scarf, especially #5.
I agree, turquoise really POPS that top!

Lisa

I like both scarf belted options, I have one scarf that is skinny and can only be worn like this. The blue is a nice pop of color but both scarves look good.

MsMary

I like the blue scarf as a belt a lot. I think I'd leave off the flower, though. To me it seems like it's competing with the ruffles on your pretty blouse.

marianna

Looks great to me. Creative and pretty!

Carole

oooh love the scarf with this, and the flower adornment is extra fab! YAY

puffenstuff

(website)

I think I'll have to come to Canberra to scour your Op-Shops Tara - you get the best finds! I love both the scarf options, please tell me what size & shape the scarves are oh and what material are they made of?

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I really like the scarf belted with the flower pin. Very sweet.

Katiepea

Oh, the turqoise scarf/belt with the flower pin is just stunning Tara. I love this look!

yublocka

I think all 3 options work - and give you 3 different looks. Yay for options!!!!

Marley

I like all 3 looks myself - probably my favorite is the scarf with the flower, but you can't go wrong with any of these "belts!"

Late Bloomer

I especially love the scarf as belt with the flower. It gives the outfit that special bit of flair. Kind of playful.

Sharon

Definitely #5 - it is just so "you" and very stylish. I have had exactly the same dilemma with voluminous shirts and this is a very creative solution which I may well steal! hehe.

Tara

Thanks everyone! I am relieved to have found a solution to this and can't wait to try it out.
@ puffenstuff (Karen): the scarves are both longish rectangular ones, just polyester/silk blends I think. Very slinky fabric anyway which I find drapes well for this purpose.

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