It is officially a silk scarf summer! Scarf styling has become such a hot trend in the past year or so, so it’s no surprise that this season’s silk scarves are better than ever as designers hope to capitalize off the movement. I love a scarf (I’ve enjoyed collecting Hermes cashmere scarves over the last several years!), but I’ll admit I was late to the silk scarf styling trend – one thing about me? Not a trend chaser. But I was intrigued by the effortless elegance and fresh splash of color that these printed silk scarves were adding to easy, everyday ‘fits. While I was tempted to try this look, I didn’t purposefully seek out a scarf just to do it. I figured if I came across the right one that spoke to me, that would be the sign to give it a go! And a couple months ago while perusing the new arrivals at Shopbop, I happened upon this Hermes silk scarf sourced by the designer resale brand, What Goes Around Comes Around. Normally Shopbop only carries WGACA’s bags, so not only was I surprised to see an Hermes scarf on their website (the only one, might I add), but the colors were SO me! It was priced pretty appropriately, so I took it as a sign I needed to try the trend for myself.
I knew immediately what piece I wanted to pair it with first… my favorite white shirtdress. I got this beauty last year and it has been so useful! Perfect for daytime events, a nice brunch/lunch with the ladies, and it’s easy to dress up for dinner too. While it’s obviously a wonderful blank canvas for all kinds of styling, what makes it uniquely perfect for this scarf tying method is the fitted Basque waist. There’s no bulky excess fabric you have to worry about and the scarf lies totally flat, creating a very flattering shape.
This past week I decided to order my first Hermes scarf ring as an elegant alternative to knotting the scarf for other arrangements and styling possibilities. I still need to try styling it as a head scarf, but I’m not confident I can pull that look off! What are some of your favorite ways to style a silk scarf?
TOP ROW: HERMES SCARF // ERDEM SCARF // PRADA SCARF
MIDDLE ROW: ALEMAIS SCARF // HERMES SCARF // LOEWE SCARF
BOTTOM ROW: ETRO SCARF // VALENTINO SCARF // FERRAGAMO SCARF
MORE SILK SCARVES TO LOVE
- This summery postcard print is to die for!
- I love this warmer colorway from Toteme!
- Burgundy and baby blue is definitely a color combo I’m seeing more of as we get closer to the fall season!
- Heading to Capri or Positano this season? Make sure you pack this scarf!
- The iconic Dior 30 Avenue Montaigne facade in a print? Say less.
- This Loro Piana print features some eye-catching colors that can really be worn year round.
- This will be a useful color scheme and print as we head into fall! I always fan girl over a bird print.
- A fun seasonal style from the Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza collection!
- Let them eat cake!
