How to choose a perfect scarf —
warm, stylish and comfortable
If you are just going to buy a scarf, let's figure out how to make it a good deal. Let's talk about the choice of color, about popular styles and optimal composition. The Woolkrafts team has prepared a detailed guide so that the most stylish and practical scarf ever will appear in your wardrobe before the cold comes! By the way, we will help with the purchase not only with words, but also with deeds, but we will talk about that at the end of this blog.
A scarf is a bit of a blanket. Or his younger brother, who is outside much more often. Choosing this accessory is a whole science, because a scarf has a lot of tasks: to be flattering, to look stylish, to fit under outerwear and, of course, to keep you warm!
We will be guided by three whales of choice — color, style and composition. Below we have tried to collect useful tips on buying a scarf for those who get lost in the huge assortment and do not know where to search and what to look for.
Tippet, snood or bactus
Is there a difference between men's and women's scarves? It is practically absent. Modern models are mostly unisex. But there are a couple of nuances — scarves for girls, as a rule, are brighter, wider and more decorated. Males are often more restrained and conservative. But anyway all these features are just stereotypes.
What really helps in choosing a scarf is to navigate in the main models. For example:
Arafat scarf — a square scarf that folds into a triangle when worn. Not only the chest and neck are covered from the wind, but also the bottom of the face, so this option is convenient both for a walk and for a hike. More often, Arafat scarf is made of cotton. It is checkered, striped or with small patterns. An ideal option for early autumn or the warm period of spring, which is suitable for both girls and boys.
Tippet — a large rectangle of warm fabric, which will complement the coat, and at a certain moment can itself become outerwear if you throw it over your shoulders. Tippets are long (up to 2 m) and wide (up to half a meter), they are real plaids among scarves. They are knitted or woven, often have tassels, fringes or other edge decoration. Tippets are more often chosen by girls, although it is not a purely female accessory.
Bactus — a crocheted triangular scarf. It is considered an invention of the Norwegians. A kind of winter version of arafatka. There are men's, women's and even children's models of this style.
Бактус — в’язаний гачком або шпицями шарф трикутної форми. Вважається винаходом норвежців. Свого роду зимовий варіант арафатки. Є чоловічі, жіночі і навіть дитячі моделі цього фасону.
Long scarf — the most widespread and popular option. This is a long strip of material, for example, woven or knitted. The length and width can vary, but the model is not as voluminous as a stole. True unisex, although women's models are usually wider. The ends may have fringe or pompoms, but there are options without decoration. The model is ideal at any time of the year — the composition is decisive here. It is suitable for absolutely any outerwear — jacket, coat, down jacket, etc.
A scarf that matches the face or clothes
How do you choose a scarf? Should it suit the color of your eyes, coat or shoelaces? It is easier with plain scarves, but with those with several colors or some pattern...
No worries. Here are some tips which might help you to make the right choice:
you can wear a scarf of any color and with any print under black or gray outerwear. This also includes the monochrome option: a black scarf with a black coat, gray with gray;
if the jacket or coat is of other colors, a color circle will be useful. From here, there are 2 options: a contrasting or complementary scarf. In the first case, the color of the outerwear and the scarf are opposite each other on the color wheel, in the second case, they are shades next to each other;
if there are several colors combined in a warm jacket or coat, choose a plain scarf that repeats one of them.
To look good in a scarf, choose its shade for your color type. Still, this thing is worn close to the face. A simple way is to classify your appearance according to the tone of your skin, hair and eyes into autumn, winter, spring or summer type, then choose a scarf color according to the recommendations for the desired color type.
A scarf that warms, but does not bite
In terms of heat, the composition of the thing is usually evaluated. When it comes to a scarf, things are not so straightforward. This question has options:
cotton;
wool of various types (sheep, merino, camel, cashmere, alpaca, etc.);
synthetics (viscose, acrylic, etc.).
And if you are absolutely sure, the widespread option is a mix of natural fiber and synthetics, where the former is more and the latter is less. The natural component is about warmth and comfort. Synthetics are added so that scarves retain their excellent shape as long as possible.
It is logical to assume that the warmest scarf is woolen. On the one hand, it is. But wool is also a higher price. And the softer and nicer the material, the more expensive the scarf.
Demi-season and very warm scarves are made of cotton. If the material has a high density (the number of threads per square meter of fabric), and the scarf itself is wide enough to fold it in half and wrap it securely, feel free to take this option for the winter. At the same time, cotton scarves do not bite — both in terms of cost and in relation to the skin. It is also easier to take care of it.
As for the texture, a knitted or woven product is not so much about warmth as it is about style. Both knitted and woven models are also very warm. But a knitted scarf is still more cosy.
General life hacks for choosing a scarf
A few more tips to make buying a scarf as successful as possible:
the style of outerwear and scarf should complement each other. A knitted scarf with long tassels and a conservative coat usually look out of place together. And the same scarf together with a classic long scarf will make a great pair;
a long scarf is a basic model. Suits everyone, combines with any style of clothing. Visually makes its owner slimmer. But avoid too short options, the ends of which do not reach the waist;
it is not necessary to take a scarf and a hat of the same color, but it is better when the shades and texture match.
And, of course, take a good look at the chosen scarf before buying it. Evaluate the evenness of the edges and seams (if any), uniformity of color, etc. Also, carefully read the text on the tag and the description on the website.
Warm and soft scarfs for daily looks
In case you didn't know, Woolkrafts has not only blankets, but also scarves. Perhaps you will find your ideal accessory here.
The available model is a long scarf. And this is a really long scarf — for about 200 cm! There are single-tone and two-color options. Each one is sewn from two layers: it is, firstly, warm, and, secondly, original (one side is a solid color, and the other is a small print). Scarves do not bite and are not electrified. They are pleasant to the skin, as they are made of soft cotton with the addition of acrylic. They will reliably protect their future owner from the autumn wind and warm them in the winter frost. And they will do it for many more seasons, because the density of the product is 750 g/m².
We really did our best to create the most stylish, practical and universal thing possible. And since you already know how to choose the right scarf, welcome to our catalog!
How to choose the perfect scarf — warm, stylish and comfortable
How to choose a perfect scarf —
warm, stylish and comfortable
If you are just going to buy a scarf, let's figure out how to make it a good deal. Let's talk about the choice of color, about popular styles and optimal composition. The Woolkrafts team has prepared a detailed guide so that the most stylish and practical scarf ever will appear in your wardrobe before the cold comes! By the way, we will help with the purchase not only with words, but also with deeds, but we will talk about that at the end of this blog.
A scarf is a bit of a blanket. Or his younger brother, who is outside much more often. Choosing this accessory is a whole science, because a scarf has a lot of tasks: to be flattering, to look stylish, to fit under outerwear and, of course, to keep you warm!
We will be guided by three whales of choice — color, style and composition. Below we have tried to collect useful tips on buying a scarf for those who get lost in the huge assortment and do not know where to search and what to look for.
Tippet, snood or bactus
Is there a difference between men's and women's scarves? It is practically absent. Modern models are mostly unisex. But there are a couple of nuances — scarves for girls, as a rule, are brighter, wider and more decorated. Males are often more restrained and conservative. But anyway all these features are just stereotypes.
What really helps in choosing a scarf is to navigate in the main models. For example:
A scarf that matches the face or clothes
How do you choose a scarf? Should it suit the color of your eyes, coat or shoelaces? It is easier with plain scarves, but with those with several colors or some pattern...
No worries. Here are some tips which might help you to make the right choice:
To look good in a scarf, choose its shade for your color type. Still, this thing is worn close to the face. A simple way is to classify your appearance according to the tone of your skin, hair and eyes into autumn, winter, spring or summer type, then choose a scarf color according to the recommendations for the desired color type.
A scarf that warms, but does not bite
In terms of heat, the composition of the thing is usually evaluated. When it comes to a scarf, things are not so straightforward. This question has options:
And if you are absolutely sure, the widespread option is a mix of natural fiber and synthetics, where the former is more and the latter is less. The natural component is about warmth and comfort. Synthetics are added so that scarves retain their excellent shape as long as possible.
It is logical to assume that the warmest scarf is woolen. On the one hand, it is. But wool is also a higher price. And the softer and nicer the material, the more expensive the scarf.
Demi-season and very warm scarves are made of cotton. If the material has a high density (the number of threads per square meter of fabric), and the scarf itself is wide enough to fold it in half and wrap it securely, feel free to take this option for the winter. At the same time, cotton scarves do not bite — both in terms of cost and in relation to the skin. It is also easier to take care of it.
As for the texture, a knitted or woven product is not so much about warmth as it is about style. Both knitted and woven models are also very warm. But a knitted scarf is still more cosy.
General life hacks for choosing a scarf
A few more tips to make buying a scarf as successful as possible:
And, of course, take a good look at the chosen scarf before buying it. Evaluate the evenness of the edges and seams (if any), uniformity of color, etc. Also, carefully read the text on the tag and the description on the website.
Warm and soft scarfs for daily looks
In case you didn't know, Woolkrafts has not only blankets, but also scarves. Perhaps you will find your ideal accessory here.
The available model is a long scarf. And this is a really long scarf — for about 200 cm! There are single-tone and two-color options. Each one is sewn from two layers: it is, firstly, warm, and, secondly, original (one side is a solid color, and the other is a small print). Scarves do not bite and are not electrified. They are pleasant to the skin, as they are made of soft cotton with the addition of acrylic. They will reliably protect their future owner from the autumn wind and warm them in the winter frost. And they will do it for many more seasons, because the density of the product is 750 g/m².
We really did our best to create the most stylish, practical and universal thing possible. And since you already know how to choose the right scarf, welcome to our catalog!