by EMERSON SLOANE
A friend of mine recently returned from Paris and reinforced something I've been thinking about for several days now. As I walk down the sidewalk, I know that the scarf trend with women is here to stay. And, increasingly, the infinity scarf-and-boots look seems to be the uniform of Midwestern 20 and 30-somethings--to a fault. It's hard to distinguish one woman from another with the voluminous folds of fabric draped over their necks, walking side by side. It's safe. It's predictable. And while I think scarves are a beautiful fashion accessory, I think it's gotten stale.
Anyway, my world traveler friend said her eyes were caught hundreds of times on the streets of Paris because it seemed every women wore a scarf. But, not like the uniform look of most American women. She said, "It was a sea of scarves, but each woman had her own signature twist. It was the most individualized trend I could consistently see. I was mesmerized."
When you see women wearing scarves being lampooned in memes or YouTube videos as "basic" you know it's time to change it up. Scarves are anything but basic--the prints, patterns, fabrics, and styles are seemingly endless. Put a new twist on your look--create a signature knot of your own, wrap it around your body, wear one in your hair. Make your scarf a worthy accessory--not part of a uniform. Lose yourself on the streets of Paris, right in your own American hometown. Here are some ideas to inspire you.
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