The handkerchief scarf is making a come back during this transition season from winter to spring. It definitely can keep your neck warm, but it is light enough for the mild temperatures of February to March weather!
Handkerchief scarves were extremely popular during the ’50s, where women would pair the scarves with the flared skirt, which people today often picture with a poodle on it! Back then, this accessory added a cute detail that was a simple and elegant touch to an outfit, where as now, the handkerchief scarf adds edge to an outfit. Girls today pair this scarf, often with a paisley print, with grungier styles like T-shirts and ripped jeans. This look is simple and effortless but definitely can set you apart from others.
I caught this Fashionista on the way to the huge basketball game over the weekend. She stood out with her shaggy oversized coat and chic black tank top and leggings. I thought her take on the handkerchief scarf was classic yet different because it had the additional metal strings looped at the knot. Her outfit was simple but the texture of her jacket and the minimal but focal accessory of her handkerchief scarf made her stand out in the crowd of students wearing orange and blue. She definitely hit the mark in mixing a traditional element of the handkerchief scarf with the modern vision of her overall look!
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Wear the handkerchief scarf with more simple and basic outfits to add an edgy or exciting element to an otherwise bland outfit!”
