a fifo wife {fifo life: fashion 101: one scarf four ways}

I always feel like a fraud talking about anything fashion and beauty related because I know so little. I love it but know little. I buy ‘investment’ pieces because I know those will never go out of style and as a 5ft1 girl I’m never sure what suits me. I also buy a lot of my pieces from op shops. That’s where I pick up most of my dresses. So I’m a little on the classic’s side.

So when I find out hints on beauty and fashion I’m all over it and getting the scarf right is one thing I have just managed…sounds simple I know but your talking to a girl whose mother sent her to deportment/finishing school because she also knew nothing so its a genetic trait I believe..that deportment school taught me so much about manners, grace, make up not so much about fashion..it was the early ninty’s the fashion wasn’t much to write home about..but what I have learnt is that the scarf it can change the whole look of your well your look…

1. Hacking Knot

1. Fold scarf in half widthways – one end of the scarf will now be folded, the other will be where the two ends of the scarf meet. Drape scarf around your neck.
2. Insert the open end of the scarf through the loop made by the folded end.
3. Pull tails through and position loop comfortably at your neck. Wear to the side or in the centre.

Looks best with a fitted tee.

2. The Ascot

1. Drape scarf around neck and flip one length over the other into a knot.
2. Fan out the top portion at the base of the knot so it looks puffy.
3. Tuck ends away to show only the puffed part.

Looks best with a blouse and knit vest or long cardigan.

3. Faux bow

Drape scarf around your neck and tie a single loose knot under your chin.

1. Fold both tails back and wrap them around your neck, then back over your shoulders to the front again.
2. Insert one end through the knot (toward the opposite shoulder) and leave to hang. Repeat with the other side. Tighten comfortably.

Looks best with a tailored jacket.

4. The stole

1. Drape a long scarf around your neck, even at each side, then smooth to flatten.
2. Fasten a belt around your waist, on top of the scarf.
3. Draw the two lengths together at your waist, then flair out over your hips, or keep the two tails parallel.

Looks best over a trench coat.

Images and scarfe tips from homelife.com.au

 

Have a great Tuesday lovelies,

xX Deb