So whats the point in a summer scarf?

[Greengardenpixie]

Do you wear one? Do you think it looks a bit contrived?

I love summer scarves, I never dreamed they could be thought of as looking contrived!

The point for me is they give a bit of extra coverage/warmth when there's a sea breeze. Or if the sun is in and out and I don't want to wear a cardigan and keep taking it off and putting it back on again.

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That's supposed to be any links to any nice ones? I have been looking but not quite found anything.

I have loads of summer scarves. I am deluded enough to think a scarf down the front makes me look a bit slimmer. And I like to have something to drape over my head if I'm out in the sun too long. And I like wearing something bright or interesting patterned. And they make good emergency dog leads, towels, shopping bags, picnic rugs...........

Sainsbury's have some lovely ones at the moment. Are you allowed to say that on S&B?

I've got red hair and therefore allergic to the sun, it stops me going red and protects my skin. I always have one in my bag if overseas for the extra protection.

I see what you are saying about the sea. That isnt contrived and sounds useful. What about everyday wear though?

All totally valid ideas. I have a few and dont know when to wear them! I jusr cant get by my dh saying its hot why are you wearing a scarf?

I live near the sea it is my every day wear.

This is a nice example, it makes a plain dress look completely different.

Or if you are more casual and you have a plain T-shirt and cropped trousers on for example it can look great.

I can make you look a bit more polished (good example thornrose) ... however I have NEVER seen anyone wear one to the beach! Might you, I think the sea is a little cooler in the Uk than wear I live.

"It can" not "I can"!

Walnut I walk along the seafront to get to town and even on a hot day it can be breezy. I'm not wearing a bikini and a scarf to the beach if that makes sense!

ha ha ha ....a bikini and a scarf cant imagine a scarf looking more ridiculouscontrived

Oh okay thornrose ... you had me worried!

Gosh and that's "where" not "wear" ....

I wear scarves all year round. Silk or cotton for summer.
A man once approached me in a boutique, when I was younger, and tugged on my scarf - "It's not winter y'know". Prat.
He was following his wife around the shop yaying & naying her clothing choices...

He sounded like a real ass!! That would have annoyed me intensely!

To hide a turkey neck or a fat tummy?

I thinks scarves when it is hot look a bit daft. Mind you I am not really a scarf person. I wear one in the winter but only when I am out. I take it off when I come inside as it is annoying to have it flapping around.

dexter..you are a bit like me. I have kids and it flaps around me and gets in the way!! In that photo, it doesnt look out of place and rather stylish. What is the best way to wear it so it doesnt annoy you??

Is this too flappy? determined to convert OP

I've never "got" scarves. Old ladies and middle aged ladies wear them.

I am middle aged and not deluded enough to think I look younger for not wearing scarves, but, blimey, if I was going to wear a scarf I think I might as well have a blue rinse put in my hair.

I wear them when the top I'm wearing is low neck as my décolletage burns easily. It's not that easy to find summery light boatneck t-shirts....

That looks ok..but quite a lot of material iykwim. I might be a little warm in it!!

thornrose, i like the way she has worn it in the first picture you posted. What has she done with it? Its nice and understated...and more importantly bunched around her neck but slung lower.

I lie scarves and wear them a lot of time, but not in summer. All those pictures of women in shorts and t-shirt, plus a scarf, look v odd to me.