Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Fashion Scarf


A scarf is a piece of fabric, often long and narrow, usually worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion, cleanliness, or religious purposes. A thin scarf is used in dustier climate or in areas with airbone contaminants. They�re worn over the head to keep the hair clean. In religious purpose, islam women wear a head scarf called as khimar. This promote modest dress among women. In cold climates, a thick knitted scarf (wool) or mufflers is often tied around the neck to keep warm. This is usually accompanied by a warm hat and heavy coat. For europian style, shawls are worn over coats for extra warmth. 

In fashion, a scarf be used as a casual necklace, it�s a nice accent under a shirt collar, over a turtle neck or t-shirt. It can be used as a chic head wrap by folding two corners in and folding again. They can cover the hair too by folding into a triangle. A scarf makes hat more festive. It can also be used as colorful belt, a pareo around the waist. During summer it can be used as a sarong to cover up bathing suit. No matter how you use scarf it should look natural. In choosing a color an abstract print of gray, black, white, navy, burgundy and tan goes with everything.

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