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WIW 08.23 Trying AJ's scarf-as-a-vest trick

Aida

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AJ posted a really cool way to tie a scarf so it could be worn as a vest yesterday (thanks again, AJ!): http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-to-plonk

I'm trying it out myself today (wore this to work), and I think it's super fun! My scarf is a bit too big but it did yield some interesting draping and volume because of that. This could be an excellent way to incorporate colors/prints one wouldn't otherwise purchase for a vest. What do you ladies think of how this outfit turned out? Does the scarf tie work with a scarf this size?

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19 replies

Latest reply was from Aida

Sylvie

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It looks fun and breezy. I like the drapiness.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You had me with the polka dots

Fabulous and fun!

christy

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So fun and different! I think the volume and draping looks great - and the polka dots are irresistible!

Carole

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A+ Aida (that rhymes!) Well done, that is the perfect pattern for a vest! I can't wait to try this too. Thanks for the inspiration.

rae

(website)

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works beautifully! love how you styled it!

Aida

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Thanks ladies, and whew glad it's going over well since I wore it out all day

The volume took me most of the morning to adjust to, it's just so different than anything I've got. You can kind of see this in the back shot: because of where the knot is, the drape is circular on both sides but goes UP in the middle which results in a little peak. After hemming and hawing about whether it worked or not, I remembered I'd recently seen some beautiful tops which had backs that were overlapped in just this way and I felt a lot better about it I think it wouldn't be as noticeable with a smaller scarf.

Sara L.

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I think the scarf as vest looks great! What a creative way to use a scarf. I'm going to have to look up the original post and see how it's done.

Marley

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I LOVE this Aida! Those polka dots just make me smile - and I've just got try this scarf/vest trick! Very fun!

Deborah

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Aida, I think it looks great. I would say the scarf size is perfect. It's a nice way to add a little something to an outfit.

Lisa

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The light scarf drapes beautifully here.

rute

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Love!!!!!!!!!! The scarf is lovely! Love the plka dots and the white shirt!

Aunty

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It looks great plus it is such fun. Love it!

Aida

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Thank you for all the comments! (It totally just occurred to me that I could've done a yes-no poll for this.) And I'm happy that the crazy draping passes muster; I've got a bunch of scarves this size so I feel a lot better about wearing this again with one of those

morethanbeige

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Wow, the vest is really lovely, Aida. Floaty and light. Looks so fresh.

Sona

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love the polka dot vest. the drape adds flair too.

Erin

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Love it! Great addition to the repertoire! I too am heading over to the original post. Those polka dots are really cute.

Jonesy

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I love how floaty and summery it looks, especially with the white shirt! Fab!

AJ

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SQUEEE! Yay, Aida!! Scarf vest looks FAB!

I see what you mean about the back peak. I've only worn my scarf vests with dresses and skirts so far so that didn't even occur to me. However, I think that back peak minor detail isn't much of an issue as you move and the scarf floats.

So glad you tried it and liked it! You look great! I haven't tried it with a button down yet. I've been enjoying how it dresses and adds some cover-up to tanks/camisoles.

Aida

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Thanks for the great comments everyone! It held up great throughout the day, and I didn't fidget much with it. I'm definitely going to wear it again

AJ, thanks again for sharing this tying technique! I am thinking it'll be great for camping or on the boat to add a little pretty color and print to otherwise gear-heavy outfits. Have you tried it with a heavier scarf yet? It may work with a medium weight scarf into fall, though I don't know how well the draping will work hehe.