3 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Silk scarf – erre, thrifted
- Striped top – J.Crew
- Jean cutoffs – DKNY, thrifted, chopped by me
- Tights – Romania
- Boots – Banana Republic
- Necklace – two chains strung together with a ring as pendant
Endnotes:
While A. used her awesome green earrings to add a pop of color to an all-neutrals outfit, I’m using my scarf to add that dash of brightness. This bold red, blue, and gold scarf adds a pop of color to an otherwise monochromatic ensemble in addition to doing some almost covert pattern mixing with the top. I like the juxtaposition between the casual jean cutoffs and the more elegant and formal silk scarf: this contradiction in register reminds me of J.Crew’s stylings and is something I’m becoming increasingly drawn to.
I used the “Ascot” method for today’s scarf look. This scarf is a relatively large square that I folded diagonally to create a triangle, which I then wrapped around my neck sort of like a bib.
Here is an illustration of the Ascot scarf tying method, courtesy of Greatest Look:
One of our Spanish readers commented that the “European Loop” has a somewhat posh air to it while the “loop & tie” has more of a bohemian feel. I would suggest that the Ascot connotes an urban and somewhat hipster aesthetic. What do you think? I always think of the many stylish urbanites sporting this scarf look on the Sartorialist:
Several of you asked for suggestions on how to wear smaller square scarves. While my scarf today is somewhat large, I think this Ascot method would lend itself nicely to smaller squares as well. With a smaller square, you could simply tie the ends in the back rather than bringing them back around to the front. (I’m not sure if that diasqualifies it from being called “the Ascot”, but I’m pretty sure we can allow ourselves some wiggle room with these labels. They are just arbitrary signifiers after all).
I’d love to see how many different ways to tie a scarf we can all brainstorm this month. Send us any links or images you have showing scarf-tying styles we haven’t featured and we’ll gladly share them with everyone else. Thank you! S.
3 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
