16 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Scarf (as “top”): unknown origins
- Black jacket: thrifted
- Cream cotton skirt: Banana Republic Outlet
- Tights: HUE, from TJ Maxx
- Boots: Banana Republic
End Notes:
I don’t know what it is, exactly, but I am currently all about wearing this cream cotton skirt in the dead of winter. I can’t help it. It makes for such a dramatic silhouette and, really, with tights, socks, and boots it’s just as warm as a sheath or jersey dress would be.
I’m grounding the poof — per Archibald Maximillion’s influence — with a lined, structured jacket with a strong shoulder and low stance. I initially had no idea what top to wear under the jacket, but then I remembered that it was scarf week and I better figure out how to wear a scarf under the jacket.
Among the entries in our scarf tying bibliography was a tutorial from Belle Scarves on how to wear a square silk scarf as a halter top under a blazer. I am not wearing a square silk scarf, nor am I wearing it as a halter top. But I am playing off of the idea that a scarf can appear to be an entirely different piece of clothing altogether.
16 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
And so, I just wrapped a thin pashmina around my neck — trying to keep it as flat as possible and overlapping the ends to create the appearance of a draped or surplice neckline — and then hid the ends away, tucked into my slip (again, keeping the scarf as flat as possible to prevent bulk). Yes, it’s more surface spectacle tricks.
I’d really like to try this with a longish silk scarf, but my current scarf collection doesn’t really afford me that opportunity. Is that an excuse to do more scarf shopping? I think so.
16 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
I love this! The past two posts on using scarves (this and the obi-belt) are so inventive and flattering and useful! Great job(s)!
This is such a pretty outfit! I love that you wear that skirt in the winter, and it looks great with the structured blazer too. Great idea with using the scarf as a top, Ill have to try that sometime.
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Ok, you’ve convinced me! I’ve got a similar cream linen/cotton blend skirt I’m going to pull out of storage.
Brilliant!
Great jolt of color and a wonderful way to wear a scarf! Love love love this look!
WOW! Love how you used the scarf as a shirt. Will copy you on this.
Oh man, I was JUST trying to do this today with my square silk scarf! I ended up just tying a knot! I guess I should’ve checked out your tutorials! ;-)
I am in love with this idea! I never would have guess that your “top” is really a scarf. Genius!
I love the ‘scarf as blouse’ idea – so clever!
This may be my favorite outfit idea ever–the scarf styling is brilliant & this made me think of a skirt I have that I never wear! Smart and Stylish. Yay!
This is such a cute idea! I’m already thinking about ways I can play with it…
Ummm…Gorgeous! Lovely outfit!
The balloon skirt plus blazer combo is just adorably chic. I’m a sucker for the color of the scarf, too :)
I loved how you tucked your scarf into your skirt. Genius…I have to try that one!
Clever scarf usage! And that skirt is so poufy, so pretty and so perfect for this winter blah time…
Oh, I love that trick!! It looks great!
That is so cool! I cannot wait to pull that off- I have a pink pashmina that would look great with a black cardigan over it.
Wow!! U can really use a scarf so many ways! I’ve decided I’m not going to get all excited anymore about the way you 3 use your scarves because all my comments over here over the last week sound super excited. From now on, the only way you can surprise me if u somehow manage to wear your scarves as socks or use it as a bag. Speaking of bags, I saw women in Indonesia (when I was there on holiday a few years ago) using scarves and long pieces of material as makeshift baby slings to carry their babies in. Maybe you should try it with baby e!
i love that way that you and (i think) A. have worn scarves as tops… so fun, especially when you’re running out of ideas. i’ve got to incorporate this little trick into my wardrobe soon!
I really like how you wore the scarf as a top. I think I might need to find a scarf to try that with.
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