Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Today's Hottest Fashion Accessory is Women's Scarves


By Nbu Melissa

Women's scarves are one of today's hottest accessory essentials. For a simple piece of material, a scarf can whip up a fashion trend with a few simple knots. Putting on a suitable design of scarf can easily make any outfit a knockout. Beyond the elegance delivered by fine jewelries and designer clothes, a nice piece of scarf holds the power of making or breaking a sensational fashion wear. Needless to say, the impact of women's scarves to fashion as well as to women aesthetics is immense.

Scarves are traditionally worn to symbolize sanctity, character and modesty. In some cultures, particularly among Arab and Indian women, scarves are part of their religious attire. Scarves were even worn as to symbolize a woman's honour in the community, while the remaining part of the world grew fondness to scarves because of their practicality.

These simple garment accessories have earned their attention fairly after many years of being protective and symbolic womens wear. Finally, designers realized the potential of this essential womens fashion accessory. Beginning as an ordinary material, designers have created some modern scarves that are very stylish and trendy.

From velvet to cashmere, pashmina scarves to silk scarves, head scarves to hip scarves; the choices of designs and materials for women's scarves is limitless. With that, choosing the right one to wear is a challenge. For every occasion, there is a perfect scarf that lies on the boutique shelves or right at your closet waiting to be drawn.

You will find lovely selections of silk, cotton, cashmere, wool, fur and pashmina, just to name but a few. The assortment of available scarves from which you can choose is amazing. Considering the design, you should know that many design houses are forever manufacturing neck scarves, headscarves, scarf belts, hip scarves and shawls in a vast selection of color, patterns and materials. You can wear them with anything from pea coats to ski coats. Women's scarves are always popular, no matter the season.

The most popular type of women's scarves would be the designer scarves. Big fashion names such as Burberry, Coach, Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Fendi and Pucci are the main players in setting the scarf fashion standard. They practically set the rage of scarves in each season. In a way, many of the popular fashion houses have built their names in selling top quality and exclusively elegant designs of women's scarves.

Headscarves and hip scarves are very popular designs. Headscarves are well fitted and include designs that accessorize the head and face; they are a stylish alternative to other traditional hats for women. Hip scarves on the other hand, are those inspired by those worn by belly dancers. They are similar to wraps and shawls although they often include lavish, exotic details and embellishments to create a fun, hip style. Hip scarves are particularly popular while being worn over skirts and jeans by such celebrities as Madonna.

Regardless of your age, having quality scarves are a good investment that can provide you with comfort, protection and a higher sense of self-esteem. Scarves are an essential and versatile fashion accessory that can add a dash of fun and functionality to your wardrobe. You can hide a terrible haircut or dye job while wearing headscarves. Hip scarves on the other hand, lend an illusion of fuller hips; shawls are wonderful for keeping you elegantly warmer while wearing your favorite backless or strapless evening wear. Women's scarves are some of your best friends when it comes to making a fashion statement.

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