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Is it twee to wear a scarf?

29 replies

7amWakeUp · 05/04/2015 10:33

Hi

Not winter scarves but fashion scarves. Are they a bit twee?

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Pointlessfan · 05/04/2015 10:34

I don't think so. I wear them quite a lot but maybe I'm getting it all wrong!

Khalinda · 05/04/2015 10:35

It depends how you wear them.

dexter73 · 05/04/2015 10:36

They can look twee or they can look good. It really depends on the scarf, how you tie it and what you are wearing it with.

InQuiteAPickle · 05/04/2015 10:43

I like scarves, I'm wearing one right now. I wish I had more actually.

I agree that it depends who is wearing them and how they are tied.

Khalinda · 05/04/2015 10:44

Some tips here...

InQuiteAPickle · 05/04/2015 10:49

I like this look, for example.

Is it twee to wear a scarf?
DarylDixonsDarlin · 05/04/2015 11:15

Yes definitely depends how you tie it, and the pattern/colour. I've seen folk wearing scarves, where the scarf on its own is ever so pretty, but the colour is just wrong next to their face Confused

If I tie it correctly a scarf looks ok on me despite having a bigger top half than bottom half. I need to keep it up and off my norks or it just hangs off the front of me. The tutorial above is good I watched that one earlier in the week Smile

SweetAndFullOfGrace · 05/04/2015 11:27

It depends. Some scarves on some people look great. I like this look for example.

Is it twee to wear a scarf?
SweetAndFullOfGrace · 05/04/2015 11:27

But I think this looks a bit daft.

Is it twee to wear a scarf?
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2015 11:31

Does the temperature mean that you want a bit of fabric around your neck? If yes, wear scarf.

What I don't understand is people on Pinterest wearing shorts, sandals and a camisole, plus a scarf.

WildBillfemale · 05/04/2015 12:00

It's fine but certainly not GOK WAN style, beyond twee and you'll just look like a woman dressed how a gay man think woman should look.

TheHappinessTrap · 05/04/2015 12:44

I love a scarf. I don't think mine look twee until I put my coat on, then suddenly I look like I should put one of those plastic bags over my head to keep my close set perm dry from the rain. I don't know why I can't master that!

janfebmarch · 05/04/2015 13:11

They can look good but very often twee IMO. I dare not risk it so I don't wear them!

LaurieFairyCake · 05/04/2015 13:21

There's worse than looking a bit twee in life

I have massive norks and I wear scarves every day, ive dozens of them

They keep my neck warm and help with modesty for my cleavage as I bounce along the street - I'm literally a giant pair of norks out for a walk Grin

Pointlessfan · 05/04/2015 13:27

Thehappiness I have that problem too. Think I need to watch the tutorial!

Queenofknickers · 05/04/2015 13:36

Careful before you judge - I regularly wear a scarf in all temperatures due to scarring on my neck. Not everyone's choice is a fashion one.

GiveOverLuv · 05/04/2015 14:44

I love scarves. I have dozens of them.

I like them for the warmth, obviously, but also for adding a bit of colour /interest to an otherwise neutral coloured outfit. I wear a lot of navy, charcoal and grey, so it just means I dont look sombre all the time!
I had my colours done last year and and I tend to go for scarves in my colours - it definitely perks up my face and brings out the colour of my eyes.

I dont understand the 'twee' thing. Do you have example pictures?

I have big wrap scarves, thin silk scarves, slim jersey ones...all sorts basically...and just wear them according to the style and colour of my outfit.

NellysKnickers · 05/04/2015 14:57

I wear a scarf most days. I love them. I dont ever wear jewellary, only stud earrings. Don't think I look twee. Maybe I do, don't care though. My new favourite scarf is a tartan one from Primark, wore it today with leather biker jacket, dark denim knee length skirt, thick black tights and dms.

GlitterTwinkleToes · 05/04/2015 15:00

I've got about fifty scarfs, I love them! Wear them everyday come rain or shine, I can't go out without wearing one, I feel naked otherwise

blueshoes · 05/04/2015 15:48

I wear scarves quite a bit. Adds softness, colour and interest around my face especially because my coats tend to be a neutral colour.

I hang them at the back of my chair at work, which also adds interest and variety. My scarves get compliments!

7amWakeUp · 05/04/2015 20:09

Thanks for all the comments. I have one that I like wearing and was thinking of buying more but was unsure
I guess the twee thing came from me feeling a bit fancy when I wear it and I'm not used to that!

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DidoTheDodo · 05/04/2015 20:21

I wear them quite a bit to beak up a vast expanse of norms. Just feel better with a bit of camouflage

DidoTheDodo · 05/04/2015 20:21

Break, not beak. Doh!

mooth · 05/04/2015 22:06

Of course not.

NaiceVillageOfTheDammed · 05/04/2015 22:13

I love a 'granny' scarf. Can't have too many.