It's an interesting question at a time when Hermes silk scarves are becoming increasingly popular with younger people (especially twillies worn around the neck).
It's not what you wear, it's the way that you wear it. It doesn't have to be formal or traditional.
Scarves - How to Wear a 90cm Carre/Silk Twill Casually?
Hello Scarfies! :wave: I'm hoping some of you will come out and play with me on this thread. I got the idea from the "How do you wear your Kelly casually" thread because I seem to have an issue with 90cm silk twill scarves. I have a heck of a time figuring out how to tie and match these...forum.purseblog.com
I agree we need to constantly question and evolve our style as our lifestyle changes (or not).
However:
1. Not everyone considers looking older a bad thing. Why would looking young(er) be be a good thing?
2. Not everyone minds looking whatever age they are. If the scarf is new, it's the person inside that sets the clock.
3. The thought 'is this aging me?' is an aging thought.
We need to think about why a certain object ages us. I started wearing Carres at work when I was teaching students the same, or even older than me. It was a gift from a friend. I wasn't looking to look older, I was looking for delineation, authority, confidence and trust from my students and myself in the classroom. The scarf gave me authority communicated outwards reflected inwards, and confidence communicated inwards, then (hopefully) projected outwards.
If we are a child/teen authority (formal) looks older
If we are an adult and are afraid or need to hide our natural life-experience and authority (perhaps to appear more friendly or 'nice') appearing less formal is obviously an option.
This!
It's not the scarves, but how you style them! If you wear with a button up cardigan, tweed skirt and brogues, then you're channelling Her Majesty, who had some very cool looks! I've done this in the past and added a wax jacket but not worn the scarf on my head, but around the neck.
On a younger woman, the above outfit could be very chic, a bit Ralph Lauren if you will. Add chunky boots even or leave the cardi unbuttoned over a fitted T shirt. A wide loose belt over the skirt, have the skirt tailored to your preferred length. Then experiment with the scarf, that's half the fun.
As I've grown older, I still love my Hermes scarves. Now I wear them with a baggy jumper and wide leg jeans, often just tied around the neck rolled in a loose circle. Wear what you love, don't aim to look too perfect/ matchy matchy as that's ageing, follow some trends but not all, just the ones that suit you.
As PT says, we need to constantly question and evolve our style as we age as sticking to the same old thing dates us, but nothing wrong with still wearing your biker boots from 10 years ago if you still love them.
(I was a latecomer to both doc martens and Birkenstocks, and the combination with Hermes silk is fun)