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50 Ways to Wear a Scarf
January 14, 2017
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Courtesy of Chronicle Books

My daughter gave me a fabulous book for Christmas titled 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf by Lauren Friedman. If you read my closet blog  last year, you might remember I confessed to owning a whopping 67 scarves! For me, wearing a scarf is like wearing art.

And you cannot deny that some of the most iconic women of our century wore scarves:

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“A scarf is more than just an accessory; it has the power to transport your style to another time or place.” …Lauren Friedman

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Author and illustrator Lauren Friedman says, “I wrote this book to show the many style possibilities held within a single scarf. If you’re tired of tying a simple loop every time you reach for a scarf–fear not. I’ve illustrated fifty techniques, and each one says something a little different.”

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Lauren Friedman

I own several scarf-tying books where images of scarves are usually shown tied onto a bare dress form. What I found so unique about Lauren’s book is that she not only shows step-by-step instructions for creating each look; but also suggests, through meticulous illustration, what particular neckline/outfit the scarf might look good with.

For example, if you’re wearing a jacket, you may want to wear your scarf tied like this:

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Or, if you have on a collared shirt, you might tie your scarf this way:

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For a cardigan, consider this:

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Of course you can style each scarf  in a myriad of ways. Whether you’re wearing a scoop,  jewel neck, or even going strapless, there’s a bow, a drape, or a knot for you. You can even turn your scarf into a headband, a bustier, or a clutch. Don’t have a necklace? Just use your scarf! Lauren shows you how.

Create a mood. Want glamour, fun, mystery? You got it.

“A scarf is the last flourish, the exclamation point to the daily narrative of getting dressed…” — Lauren Friedman

     Lauren even illustrates how to store scarves using this great scarf hanger from IKEA.

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I happen to own one. But apparently I was doing it all wrong.

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After. What a difference!

Lauren, on behalf of scarf lovers everywhere–Thank you.

Find 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf  at Chronicle Books or Amazon.com. And visit Lauren Friedman’s website at: www.laurenfriedman.com.

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Photo credit: Lauren Friedman

Illustrations excerpted from 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf from Chronicle Books. Used with permission.

 

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2 Comments


Hilde Cort
January 15, 2017 at 4:25 pm
Reply

Great article Sharon! I was just in my closet yesterday pulling out scarves so I could donate one or two to the Nan Brown Garden Club’s silent auction on accessories! You probably would never believe I have any scarves because I NEVER wear them…unless in the dead of winter!! Yes, I have quite a few! I buy them because I think they are beautiful, then I’ll put them on when I’m getting ready to go somewhere, then I take them off and pull out a piece of jewelry!! I just think I look better in bling than fabric!! But I’ll keep buying any that I think are beautiful!!



    Sharon White
    January 16, 2017 at 8:25 am
    Reply

    Hilde,
    Sometimes I use my pashminas or scarves in other ways, rather than wear them. I don’t have 67 anymore, but I still have a lot. A scarf is like a handbag or pair of shoes…you can only wear one at a time! Drat!
    Thanks for writing.
    Sharon

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