Layering scarves and necklaces: Part 1

After a request for ways of layering scarves and necklaces, I decided to put together a few posts to show different ways you can pair these two accessories successfully.  There are lots of different combinations depending on the length of each part: short necklaces vs long necklaces, short vs. medium vs. long scarves.

When pairing scarves and necklaces, be aware of balance.  Keep the rest of your outfit, including other jewelry, relatively simple.  If you’re wearing a printed scarf, keep the necklace simple.  If you scarf is a solid color, wear a more elaborate necklace.  Style is all about balance.

First, long scarves and long necklaces.

There are many ways to tie a scarf, and I certainly don’t know all of them.  One important thing to keep in mind when layering long scarves with long necklaces is to make sure that the ends of the scarf don’t hang down the middle, or else your necklace will be completely covered up.

 

The most basic pairing is to simply let your scarf hang down your neck.  This obviously works better in milder temperatures, where a scarf is worn for fashion more than warmth.

 

Next, the simple yet chic tying the scarf around your neck once, letting both ends fall in front.

 

If you have a wide, rectangular long scarf, you can wear it as a wrap, with or without a brooch.

 

Last is the “Boa constrictor”.  For this, you twist the scarf til it gets rope-like, then wrap it three times around your neck (not too tight!) and knot it in the back.