Scarf is a multipurpose accessory for women and men. Women use them to make a fashion statement. In some parts of the world women wear head scarf as part of their religious beliefs. They use the scarf to cover their head and hide their hair. The scarf were originated to use wiping the sweat and it is believed that they were originated in ancient Rome. The first scarves were made of cloth, not of wool or other materials. Women adapted the style of using the scarves and later it became a fashion accessory. http://www.content-corral.com/Article/History-of-the-scarf/11668 When it comes to accessorizing a special outfit, the scarf is the one item that comes to mind. It can add interest to any outfit from the cocktail dress to a business suit or your favorite T-shirt and jeans outfit. The scarf can make a dull outfit a fashion hit. There are a variety of scarves like pashmina, cashmere, fleece, silk and the scarf belt, to try according to the occasion. A knitted or crocheted scarf can add texture as well as warmth. When wearing around the neck, it will protect you from the cold weather in the winter. The availability in variety of fabrics and sizes make the scarf ideal for all occasions and all seasons. One has to be cautious about wearing them appropriate to each outfit. There are many methods to wear a scarf. The page How to wear a scarf explains some of the methods to wear the scarf. http://www.ehow.com/video_4984414_wear-scarf-5-different-styles.html http://www.womens-scarves.com/article_info.php?articles_id=2

One popular method of wearing scarf is the Grace kelly method. It is named after the American Actress turned Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. For this method one can use a square scarf. Fold the scarf diagonally to make it look like a triangle. Then bring the fold to the front of the head. Bring the corners under the chin., cross over and bring them to the back and tie at your nape. This method is very secure so that it doesn’t need any adjustment. It will protect your hairstyle while travelling. It also protects your cheeks, neck and throat. It is more attractive to wear it in a way that the hair nears the forehead visible. http://www.flickr.com/photos/29025751@N00/?saved=1 http://www.laccento.com/article/the-grace-kelly-scarf-63.html You can create variations to this method by making the tie to the side instead of at the back. One can use a long rectangular scarf also. In this method the the middle of the scarf cover the head and the sides of the scarf are brought to the front, crossed over and brought to the back and tied at the back, leaving the long tails in the back. http://www.ehow.com/video_4984414_wear-scarf-5-different-styles.html

One easy method is to fold the rectangular silk scarf in half. Bring the scarf around the neck holding the fold in one hand. Then spread the fold and hold it like a loop. Now you can bring the ends of the scarf and pull them through the loop to make it stay around the neck. One variation of this method is to make it look like weaving. In this method you just fold it and bring around the neck as before. But instead of bringing both the ends through the loop, just bring one end through the loop. Bring the other end under the one side of the fold and over the other fold like weaving. http://www.ehow.com/video_4984414_wear-scarf-5-different-styles.html You can also tie a thin square scarf around the neck like a chocker. There are circular scarves also available too. You can just put it around and then make it go around the neck one more time to give it an extra thick look. An oblong scarf can be worn around the neck and pin it with a scarf pin so that the ends hang to one side of you. http://www.freebeautytips.org/tiescarves.html http://dakini.ca/ways-to-tie-scarf.html http://fashion.about.com/od/latesttrends/ss/howtowearscarf_7.htm<ref>

Since scarf is using as an accessory, you need to find out the right scarf to go with your outfit. A white scarf will add contrast and balance to a black outfit. To a single color outfit you may like to choose a printed scarf. To keep the scarves in place you can use scarf pins or scarf clips or scarf brooches.. http://www.scarvesandmore.net/site/851126/product/RingVWG0321sf http://www.fashionscarvesandshawls.com/crystalshawlpins.html