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How to wear a scarf

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A scarf is a piece of fabric worn on or close to the head or over the neck. The main purpose for wearing a scarf is to keep the neck warm, mainly in areas that maintain a cool atmospheres, a thick knitted scarf, often created with wool, is tied over the neck to keep the person warm and is normally accompanied by a warm hat and heavy coat.

It is said that the scarf originated in ancient Rome, however, in that civilization it was not used to stay warm but rather to stay clean. There it was referred to as a 'sudarium' which is defined as a sweat cloth when transferred from Latin to the English language. In Rome, it was used in order to dab the excess sweat from off the neck and face in the humidity of the dessert and was also fastened to their belt or placed around the neck while they were outside.

There are various ways to apply, the use of a scarf. In dustier environments where airborne contaminants are many, a thin headscarf, kerchief is normally placed over the head to keep the hair and face clean. Over the progression of time, many culture have adapted this custom and developed it into a symbol of fashion, taste and keeping clean particularly for women. Women began to use scarves, made from cloth instead of wool, pashimina or silk and since then the scarf has been trendy among women.

Wearing a scarf with your other clothing can give you a fresh look. As long as you understand how it can be applied in a trendy way. You can use the scarf to create a square knot design. To do this you first have to use a square scarf and fold it to make a triangle and flip one side over the other. Take the upper side of the scarf and put it over and behind the other. Once this is completed, pull it through and tie it into a knot so it can be placed onto the front, back, or side.
Another way of putting on a scarf is named a hacking knot, where you use an oblong scarf. First you have to fold it partially lengthwise and drape it over your neck. Now pull the ends through the loop and tighten. This is particularly ideal for cold environments when you are using a sweater.

This style can show an elongated and slim look. A next style is to fold a square silk scarf on the bias that you can put around your neck. Then turn the ends over each other, so you have the choice to either leave the ends out or insert them into a V-neck top or sweater. This way is looks very good if you are wearing a blazer jacket. You can also fold a tiny square silk scarf on the bias, and then place it over your neck and join the ends in a knot. This way it can be worn along with a V-neck sweater or a blouse with collar with a couple upper buttons opened, or with a round neck top to show a sportier look.

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