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What is this winter's style of scarf going to be?

61 replies

elQuintoConyo · 29/08/2014 08:30

My first S&B thread!

Every winter, I roll out the same scarf which i love, but it's starting to look a bit tatty. Plus it doesn't suit the amazing coat I found in the January sales.

My coat is dark-bottle green military style, four buttons, slightly bell-shaped skirt to just above knee-length (will post pic if I can get on the laptop), it also has a high button up the neck.

I suppose technically it doesn't need a scarf, but I'm a cold-necked wuss Grin

So, will this season's scarves suit? Or what would suit that style coat? I'd also like to start making one for myself before winter hits.

I have zero style and am clueless, also no time to trawl pinterest. So I immediately thought of MN Smile

Any ideas gratefully received.

OP posts:
dexter73 · 29/08/2014 08:39

Tarttan scarves seem to be everywhere this year.

dexter73 · 29/08/2014 08:39

*Tartan

elQuintoConyo · 29/08/2014 09:06

Ooooh, tartan. I used to have tartan trousers C. 1995.

Tartan might look cool with a military coat I may have to make a sporran

Thanks, dexter73

OP posts:
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/08/2014 10:31

No idea what's in or not, but I've been hankering after:
a huge tartan one
a proper old fashioned thick knitted red one
a bright pink one

ZaraW · 29/08/2014 11:38

Also have no idea what is in or not as I always buy things I love. Got this last year in the sale and will be wearing this winter

izzylane.bigcartel.com/product/pompom-wrap-magenta

TwoInTheMourning · 29/08/2014 12:12

I'd also love an oversized tartan scarf but don't know where to find one.

And I'd LOVE to see a photo of your coat OP, it sounds amazing.

dexter73 · 29/08/2014 12:15

Have a look at Zara TwoInTheMourning.

TwoInTheMourning · 29/08/2014 12:27

Ah, good old Zara. Thanks Dexter. The first one is gorgeous but it is 100% acrylic which is such a shame.

RosieLig · 29/08/2014 12:28

Zara has some tartan scarves, jigsaw has one too.

TwoInTheMourning · 29/08/2014 12:28

This one I love: www.flickr.com/photos/91203390@N04/8283959177/
Although I do wonder if it's a car/picnic blanket Grin

dexter73 · 29/08/2014 12:49

Lovely colours but it does look a bit massive!

dexter73 · 29/08/2014 12:55

The Jigsaw scarf is wool.

Greenstone · 29/08/2014 12:58

Got a great tartan snoody scarf in New Look the other day for under a tenner. Red, white, navy. Kind of collegiate-looking.
Probably acrylic all the way, but it looks great with most everything.

Pull and Bear also worth keeping an eye on as the winter stock comes in.

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 29/08/2014 14:38

I would buy a tartan scarf (Black Stuart pattern) in wool from eBay. Lots of sellers. Work out your tartan and do a search on that. Lots of sellers in Scotland on eBay selling wool and cashmere tartan scarves.

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 29/08/2014 14:38

Thomson Grey is the tartan I plan to buy this year.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 29/08/2014 14:45

Oooh is tartan "in" this year?
I found a blue/green tartan scarf (in the pocket of one of DH coats) it did have navy gloves long ago.
I'll give it a wash and wear with gusto .
I bought a dark green Uniqlo coat for A/W too Grin

rollonthesummer · 29/08/2014 15:04

Ooh dear-I really hate tartan! I think I will be wildly unfashionable this year ;)

101handbags · 29/08/2014 16:06

Something that looks like a big poncho or blanket (will pass).

polyhymnia · 29/08/2014 16:10

Yes I hate it too. Won't be wearing it even if it is fashionable .

SofaCanary · 29/08/2014 16:21

I will be a tartan free zone too, bloody loathe it.

Ordered a bright canary yellow one from Hush, it's glorious with greys.

madamemuddle · 29/08/2014 16:25

One scarf? Blimey, I have a gazillion. I have to hide them from DH...

HolgerDanske · 29/08/2014 18:15

I love that canary yellow one from hush. Have got my eyes on it...

dexter73 · 29/08/2014 18:51

Good plan Belinda. I might have to order my family tartan scarf!

Crutchlow35 · 29/08/2014 18:57

I like these