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How to Wear Scarves to Work
What are your best tips on how to wear scarves to work, readers? What are the best styles — the splurgeworthy brands — and the best fabrics and shapes for scarves? How do you like to style your scarves in 2018 for a modern look? Reader D wonders: Would you please do a piece on … Read More about How to Wear Scarves to Work
The Office Pashmina: 9 Ways to Use a Wrap at the Office
Besides keeping a blazer at work, it’s also a great to have a wrap handy in your office. Sure, they’re great to grab as a top layer when you’re freezing, but that’s just one of the many ways to use a wrap or office pashmina. Here are nine other reasons to keep a wrap at the office: … Read More about The Office Pashmina: 9 Ways to Use a Wrap at the Office
Work Outfit Ideas with Summer Blazers
Last week we rounded up a bunch of summer blazers — I thought I’d put together a few outfits using some of the pieces. Ladies, what are your favorite ways to wear summer blazers? Do you try to make sure your outfit looks good both with or without your blazer, or are you ok with looking a little unfinished … Read More about Work Outfit Ideas with Summer Blazers
Are Scarves Professional Enough?
2018 Update: We still stand by this discussion of whether scarves are professional enough for conferences — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of how to wear scarves to work. Are scarves professional enough for conferences? Are there some ways of wearing a scarf that are more professional than … Read More about Are Scarves Professional Enough?
Coffee Break – Loose Rib Knitted Snood
Hmmn: I’m kind of loving the idea of a snood right now. It’s a scarf! It’s a really chunky necklace! It’s a cowl neck! It can even be pulled down and worn around your shoulders, a bit like a wrap/shrug. Asos has a nice looking one in a variety of fun colors, including a lovely … Read More about Coffee Break – Loose Rib Knitted Snood
Coffee Break – Printed Silk Scarf
The Outnet has a ton of scarves on sale for up to 70% off right now, including a fair number of Pucci scarves. Love the sky blue tones and fun print to this one, as well as the fact that it’s silk. Gorgeous! Was $388, now marked to $135.80 at The Outnet.Emilio Pucci Printed silk … Read More about Coffee Break – Printed Silk Scarf
Coffee Break – Waves Cashmere and Silk-Blend Scarf
Hmmn: I have never heard of the brand “We Are Owls” before today, but suddenly I am loving all of the scarves they have on the market right now. Case in point: this beautiful blue, teal, yellow, and white cashmere and silk blend scarf. I’d wear it with a blazer, long and loose, or looped … Read More about Coffee Break – Waves Cashmere and Silk-Blend Scarf
Coffee Break
I must say — I am unfamiliar with Jonathan Saunders in general, but I am loving what I’m seeing of him at The Outnet — the colors! the patterns! the rich fabrics! Loving this multi-colored cashmere and silk scarf in particular — and I love that it has a non-printed side, as well. Gorgeous! Was … Read More about Coffee Break
Coffee Break: Floating Feathers Scarf
I’m loving this wispy, artsy wool scarf from Madewell — love the colors and the abstract pattern. I’d use it for a pop of color and whimsy with a blazer of almost any color. Was $49, now $24.99 at Madewell. Floating Feathers Scarf (L-2)
Coffee Break: Pixel Floral Cashmere Scarf
Maybe I spent too much of my childhood playing games like King’s Quest (and Space Quest and Police Quest…), but I love the pixelated-on-purpose look to this floral scarf. It strikes me as witty, but also artsy (for those who don’t remember the 1980s graphics) and, given the muted colors, a good basic. It’s marked … Read More about Coffee Break: Pixel Floral Cashmere Scarf
Coffee Break: Reversible Loop Scarf
Fall is here! We’re huge fans of infinity scarves in general, but we particularly like these reversible scarves from Affordable Scarves — it’s always fun to mix prints, and these scarves take the guesswork out of it. Available in red/grey (pictured), black/grey, and yellow/grey — was $17.95, now $14.49 at Affordable Scarves. Reversible Loop Scarf … Read More about Coffee Break: Reversible Loop Scarf
