Scarves How to Wear a 90cm Carre/Silk Twill Casually?

[cherryblossum]

Love the first, a great way when the design's feature is more in the centre of the scarf

Thank you for your sweet comment, papertiger!!

 

[Kitty S.]

Marbella8 - I will try to explain. It is a bit tricky at first but once you do it a couple times, it gets easier. MaiTai calls this the asymmetrical knot but I find her instructions are overly complicated.

First, fold your scarf in a rectangle
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Then grab the lower left corner and the upper right corner with your fingers and pull. You should get something like this.
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Then you need to wrap this around your shoulders like so. It almost looks like a cape but there is no fabric in the back. The 2 triangles are draped over both shoulders at this point like so.
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Then take the two points hanging down and tie a knot. I like the tails short so I tie a knot about here
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At this point it looks weird but one twist of the scarf about 90 degrees should get a triangle in front and voila, you have a non puffy cowboy. There should be a small triangle in your back. Just tuck that into your shirt and the scarf will stay put
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As you get better you can actually choose which triangle and which side of the triangle you want to show in front. This gives you a lot of scarf featuring options. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

Sorry, don't know why there is a random pic of step 2 below. I can't seem to delete it.

Thanks for the instruction! Sometimes I feel that 90cm has too much fabrics on me. This may solve the problem.
Btw, this is one of my HG scarves. Hope I will be able to get one someday.

 

[ElainePG]

I just fix it quite often by hands. It takes only a few seconds. I enjoy doing this, looking into the mirror, then smile!

And you have such a pretty smile, my dear cherryblossum!

 

[Couture Coco]

Hello casual scarf wearers! I'm sorry I've been away and haven't had a chance to comment on everyone's beautiful pictures. For now I'm going to post my most recent purchase from my travels a dip dye 90 cm Marwari. I love the color way because of it's casual vibe and feel like it would be a good contribution to this thread. Ever since I've moved from the East Coast to the West Coast I feel like I've had to look at scarves with a different "eye" and I'm definitely picking more casual cws. Here's my newest baby.

Oh my gosh - so sorry for the triple upload?!?!?! Have no idea what happened.

Oh my so beautiful! I can almost feel the softness through your photos. Thank you and everyone for sharing! Here's my Rive Fertile ... on the bus

 

[Deborah1986]

Marbella8 - I will try to explain. It is a bit tricky at first but once you do it a couple times, it gets easier. MaiTai calls this the asymmetrical knot but I find her instructions are overly complicated.

First, fold your scarf in a rectangle
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Then grab the lower left corner and the upper right corner with your fingers and pull. You should get something like this.
View attachment 2780103
Then you need to wrap this around your shoulders like so. It almost looks like a cape but there is no fabric in the back. The 2 triangles are draped over both shoulders at this point like so.
View attachment 2780104
Then take the two points hanging down and tie a knot. I like the tails short so I tie a knot about here
View attachment 2780106
At this point it looks weird but one twist of the scarf about 90 degrees should get a triangle in front and voila, you have a non puffy cowboy. There should be a small triangle in your back. Just tuck that into your shirt and the scarf will stay put
View attachment 2780109
As you get better you can actually choose which triangle and which side of the triangle you want to show in front. This gives you a lot of scarf featuring options. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

Sorry, don't know why there is a random pic of step 2 below. I can't seem to delete it.

thank you for the tip i try this later !!

 

[ElainePG]

Oh my so beautiful! I can almost feel the softness through your photos. Thank you and everyone for sharing! Here's my Rive Fertile ... on the bus

You look terrific, with your sunnies tucked into your scarf knot. Casual, indeed! A great look!

 

[Couture Coco]

You look terrific, with your sunnies tucked into your scarf knot. Casual, indeed! A great look!

Thank you so much! I really only ever knot, as I never seem to get around to using a scarf ring.

 

[Suncatcher]

I finally got a chance to follow MYH's cowboy knot tying instructions and it worked like a charm! Love this way of wearing a scarf casually! I am wearing my scarf with a J Crew cashmere sweater and Levi jeans today.

 

[S'Mom]

I, too, am an older gal living a very casual lifestyle and I used to find it very challenging to wear a silk without it looking too "fussy" and aging. I think part of the problem for me was it's stiffness...so I gravitated more toward wearing my cashmere's because they are so easy to toss on willy-nilly and go!

I solved this stiffness problem by washing my silks (but ONLY after I know for sure it's a keeper!!!) in a bath of lukewarm sudsy water (I use a touch of White & Warren Cashmere Care) rinsed carefully (never wrung) and a LOT so all the suds are gone and laying them on a towel to air dry. Then I carefully iron them (NOT the hems....those remain nice and plump) ! Voila! Nice and drapey!!!!

Once they're ironed they're easy to toss on as I do my cashmere's and go! I never use a scarf ring and mostly use a regular knot either at the back of the neck so the scarf drapes loosely down the front or after wrapping and bunching it loosely around my neck tying the ends toward the side or the front or tucked under the scarf. These methods pretty much guarantee a non-studied, casual look.

And then throw on a leather jacket and you're good to go!!!!!

 

[ElainePG]

I, too, am an older gal living a very casual lifestyle and I used to find it very challenging to wear a silk without it looking too "fussy" and aging. I think part of the problem for me was it's stiffness...so I gravitated more toward wearing my cashmere's because they are so easy to toss on willy-nilly and go!

I solved this stiffness problem by washing my silks (but ONLY after I know for sure it's a keeper!!!) in a bath of lukewarm sudsy water (I use a touch of White & Warren Cashmere Care) rinsed carefully (never wrung) and a LOT so all the suds are gone and laying them on a towel to air dry. Then I carefully iron them (NOT the hems....those remain nice and plump) ! Voila! Nice and drapey!!!!

Once they're ironed they're easy to toss on as I do my cashmere's and go! I never use a scarf ring and mostly use a regular knot either at the back of the neck so the scarf drapes loosely down the front or after wrapping and bunching it loosely around my neck tying the ends toward the side or the front or tucked under the scarf. These methods pretty much guarantee a non-studied, casual look.

And then throw on a leather jacket and you're good to go!!!!!

Thank you so much for the washing instructions, S'Mom! Most of my scarves are old (and so am I, LOL!) but sometimes they do need a good washing. Even if they aren't stained, if it's a hot day and my neck gets sweaty... well, you get the picture.

So I have a question. When you rinse, do you empty out the sink, refill it with clean water, and then swish the scarf around a bunch until all the suds are out, possibly emptying and refilling the sink a few times until the water is clear? Or do you have a separate tub of clean lukewarm water for your rinsing?

Also, when you lay out the scarf to dry, do you first roll it in the towel to get out excess water, then unroll the towel & let it air-dry? Or just lay it out, sopping wet?

I'm definitely going to get that product you mention... it sounds perfect!

 

[frou frou]

Thank you so much for the washing instructions, S'Mom! Most of my scarves are old (and so am I, LOL!) but sometimes they do need a good washing. Even if they aren't stained, if it's a hot day and my neck gets sweaty... well, you get the picture.

So I have a question. When you rinse, do you empty out the sink, refill it with clean water, and then swish the scarf around a bunch until all the suds are out, possibly emptying and refilling the sink a few times until the water is clear? Or do you have a separate tub of clean lukewarm water for your rinsing?

Also, when you lay out the scarf to dry, do you first roll it in the towel to get out excess water, then unroll the towel & let it air-dry? Or just lay it out, sopping wet?

I'm definitely going to get that product you mention... it sounds perfect!

Chipping in here as I washed a stack of scarves yesterday and the results are brilliant.
I rinse 5 or 6 times ,whichever way , as the scarves are far more robust than H lead us to think . I do put a small capful of white vinegar in the final rinse to restore PH and add brightness and lustre .
I roll in towel , dry flat on a rack for 30mins or so and press with warm iron on reverse . I'd say my scarves look as new afterwards except they are more drapey.

Had a bit of colour run with an old red and beige CSGM , the water should have been colder and I shall use a colour catcher next time

 

[frou frou]

Oh my so beautiful! I can almost feel the softness through your photos. Thank you and everyone for sharing! Here's my Rive Fertile ... on the bus

Love your styling here , it's a wonderful design and the wide border which scares me a bit looks great in your tie . Love the whole look , bag and scarf are made for one another

Thank you ladies for your beautiful contributions!
Is it a casual looking unless I wear my jacket?
Let me share my silk twill I challenged wearing in several ways. Spinnakers 21 mortarede/turquoise/fuchsia
Thank you for letting me share.
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Great variety of knots cherry blossom, the scarf looks totally different in each.

What a terrific thread, MYH! Thank you so much for starting it. I've just read all 13 pages, and now I'm ready to contribute, secure in the knowledge that I won't be replicating anyone else's comments!
business suit so I didn't look like a guy. (Those were the "dress for success" days, when women had to look like men if they wanted to get ahead.)

Elaine you wear the smart casual look with great elan .I love the Lumieres with the black dress , simple and chic.

Hello casual scarf wearers! I'm sorry I've been away and haven't had a chance to comment on everyone's beautiful pictures. For now I'm going to post my most recent purchase from my travels a dip dye 90 cm Marwari.
Oh my gosh - so sorry for the triple upload?!?!?! Have no idea what happened.

Yum , that is divine ! You have a great skin tone for the pale greys , lucky you.

Great posts and photos Elaine! The temps in N CA are perfect for silk all year round!


I succumbed to the Pale Blue one that I tried on when it first came out and held back because I wanted to see more AW silks. Eventually it found its way back to me and there is nothing more casual in my mind than Linen, silk and a Clemence leather H bag.

Lanit , the way you wear this is perfection , someone used the word breezy and it captures the spirit so well . The pale blue and pale grey Marwaris are really special

my tshirt, scarf and cardigan worn yesterday (N. Calif)

Lovely modern witty scarf , you look wonderful.

 

[S'Mom]

Thank you so much for the washing instructions, S'Mom! Most of my scarves are old (and so am I, LOL!) but sometimes they do need a good washing. Even if they aren't stained, if it's a hot day and my neck gets sweaty... well, you get the picture.

So I have a question. When you rinse, do you empty out the sink, refill it with clean water, and then swish the scarf around a bunch until all the suds are out, possibly emptying and refilling the sink a few times until the water is clear? Or do you have a separate tub of clean lukewarm water for your rinsing?

Also, when you lay out the scarf to dry, do you first roll it in the towel to get out excess water, then unroll the towel & let it air-dry? Or just lay it out, sopping wet?

I'm definitely going to get that product you mention... it sounds perfect!

I do almost exactly what Frou Frou does except I haven't yet used vinegar in the rinse (but I'm going to try it next time!), I tend to let them dry completely on a drying rack and then iron them on the "silk or linen" setting after misting with fresh water in a spray bottle.

These silk beauties are far more hardy than we're led to believe so don't be afraid to give them a nice bath once in a while....I've not yet found a need to send them to the dry cleaners!

 

[ElainePG]

Chipping in here as I washed a stack of scarves yesterday and the results are brilliant.
I rinse 5 or 6 times ,whichever way , as the scarves are far more robust than H lead us to think . I do put a small capful of white vinegar in the final rinse to restore PH and add brightness and lustre .
I roll in towel , dry flat on a rack for 30mins or so and press with warm iron on reverse . I'd say my scarves look as new afterwards except they are more drapey.

Had a bit of colour run with an old red and beige CSGM , the water should have been colder and I shall use a colour catcher next time

Thank you for the advice about the vinegar and the color catcher, frou frou! I remember washing my scarves years ago... didn't know about the vinegar at the time, so I will be sure to do it now!

I agree that it makes no sense to send a scarf to the drycleaner unless it is seriously stained (AND the drycleaner knows about Hermes scarves!)

 

[catsinthebag]

You all have inspired me to pull out a 90 today! Here I am in the Neiman Marcus bathroom in jeans, leather jacket, Tendresse Felines 90, and blue sapphire Evelyne. Very casual!