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

[ElainePG]

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!
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cats, this is a perfect example of how an Hermes scarf can look sassy and modern! You look terrific.

 

[Couture Coco]

Thanks, CC! The jacket is Mackage from a couple of seasons ago (fall 2012, I think).

Thank you!

 

[ElainePG]

This is Grand Manege, by Henri d'Origny, which I've had since about 1990. I'm pretty sure I bought it at the Hermès boutique in Chicago.

I'm dressed super casually today: black tee, denim skirt, black knee socks & flats. The scarf turned a boring "meh" look into an "outfit" without looking too overly-styled.

P.S. I used a pair of magnets to keep the knot over to one side without slipping

 

[chicinthecity777]

Ladies, this is a true inspirational thread! I have a question for those who have hand washed their silks. What fabric conditioner do you use? Just normally fabric conditioner or anything special?

 

[Melora24]

Ladies, this is a true inspirational thread! I have a question for those who have hand washed their silks. What fabric conditioner do you use? Just normally fabric conditioner or anything special?

I use woolite, as it's made for silk and wool. Cold water only, not too much conditioner. Don't panic if water is colored! That happened with one of my scarves, but the colors are as bright as before.

 

[ElainePG]

I use woolite, as it's made for silk and wool. Cold water only, not too much conditioner. Don't panic if water is colored! That happened with one of my scarves, but the colors are as bright as before.

melora, I've heard advice to use a color catcher sheet in the water to absorb the excess dye from the sil, so it doesn't "bleed." Have you ever done this?

 

[Melora24]

melora, I've heard advice to use a color catcher sheet in the water to absorb the excess dye from the silk, so it doesn't "bleed." Have you ever done this?

I haven't, but it could be a good idea, just in case!

I like how you wore your d'Origny, btw

 

[ElainePG]

I haven't, but it could be a good idea, just in case!

I like how you wore your d'Origny, btw

Thank you! It's my only pale yellow, and I love how it's softened over the years.

 

[Kitty S.]

There is a thread on cleaning scarves if anyone is interested (hope this link works...)
http://forum.purseblog.com/showthread.php?t=37705

 

[rainnebeauxday]

This is Grand Manege, by Henri d'Origny, which I've had since about 1990. I'm pretty sure I bought it at the Hermès boutique in Chicago.

I'm dressed super casually today: black tee, denim skirt, black knee socks & flats. The scarf turned a boring "meh" look into an "outfit" without looking too overly-styled.

P.S. I used a pair of magnets to keep the knot over to one side without slipping

So pretty, super cute styling, Elaine!

 

[chicinthecity777]

I use woolite, as it's made for silk and wool. Cold water only, not too much conditioner. Don't panic if water is colored! That happened with one of my scarves, but the colors are as bright as before.

Thanks! When you say not too much conditioner, do you mean you don't use any or you just use a little bit of the normal fabric conditioner?

 

[chicinthecity777]

There is a thread on cleaning scarves if anyone is interested (hope this link works...)
http://forum.purseblog.com/showthread.php?t=37705

I know about the thread but I searched high and low and couldn't find anything about using conditioner with silk.

 

[Couture Coco]

I really love this, looks effortless but oh so stylish!

 

[ElainePG]

So pretty, super cute styling, Elaine!

Thank you, rainne!

 

[ElainePG]

I know about the thread but I searched high and low and couldn't find anything about using conditioner with silk.

I don't know, I'm just guessing, but I would think that conditioner would just lay down a layer of "glop" over the fabric. Even if you rinsed it out, I would guess that some conditioner would be left behind, and what would be the point? Silk is lovely fabric all on its own.

I have washed my Hermes scarves, and the most important thing is to get all the soap out. Rinse, rinse, rinse... and then rinse some more! After they are dry, and either ironed or steamed (I prefer steaming), they will be lovely and soft.