Has the 'scarf' had its day...

[Thrilled]

I may be the last to realise but the scarf really seems to be now rather passé. I have many that I would previously throw on with a blazer, t-shirt or jumper and feel fab. Having just been trawling through pin interest, every image that showed a 30 or 40 something wearing a scarf, just looked really dated.
It was such a great, easy accessory. Now what! Interesting jewellery, bags, the skinny scarf?

Chunky. Obviously.

Statement necklace. Never been there!
Waterfall cardigan. Nuff said.

Though, as someone pointed out earlier, different looks suit different people. I've always been a scarf person. My SIL is an earring person. Statement necklace / waterfall cardigan folk probably feel sorry for us!

I think you can actually be banned from MN for wearing a waterfall cardigan. It's in the Ts and Cs

And rightly so, Bitout

cleehope have you tried Wonderbras recently? They're much more comfortable than they used to be and they are good & thick. I have ridiculous 28E boobs, so the last thing I need is more padding, but I wear Wonderbras because they've so comfy.

I make an exception for leopard print

It's just touching 0 here am about to take ds to the train, the scarf is staying on this morning.

My 16 year old wears a scarf constantly

I think floaty scarfs are looking a bit dated and have just given a pile to a charity shop. Will still wear scarfs this week as it's bloody freezing, but am going for the knitted snug type.

The plural of scarf is scarves.

Yes. And I dgaf

I love thick blanket scarves. And these thinner, usually soft wool scarves (often with a tartan pattern or tassels? What's their English name?).

I can wear them just to keep my neckwear my warm or tie them if it's colder. I love how Cumber-something wears his scarf as Sherlock, btw...

But I agree with the person that says she likes shawls. They're also lovely :)

However, imo scarves are worn for warmth. I do sometimes wear them inside. But that's when there's a draught or if it's cold.

Idk if indoor or summer scarves 'had their day'. I wear one in summer if it's windy. But generally speaking I'd say that if a scarf doesn't have a function (warmth) then I won't wear it.

If you like them, wear them! I love scarves, and have lots - blanket style, silk, skinny etc. I think they add interest (and warmth), and can look great. The pictures might not all be from 2016, but I don't care. I'm 38, enjoy fashion but don't slavishly follow it (I'll never wear a crop top!). Scarves look good on me, so I'll keep wearing them regardless. Rant over 😁

Why read a style and beauty thread if your whole point is 'wear something if you like it and don't wear it if you don't like it'. It's hardly a lightbulb comment

I presume that was directed at me (and others with similar views). In case it had escaped your notice, S&B is about 'style and beauty' as opposed to 'current high street fashion'. Whilst bootcut jeans might be harder to find in the shops, scarves certainly aren't and I don't think we're about to face a scarf shortage.

There - 2 further lightbulb comments for you .

I only ever wear infinity scarves (so I guess I'm far from fashionable). If I see a scarf I like that isn't an infinity scarf, I sew the ends together.

Like a PP said, scarves are my accessory of choice. I don't wear jewellery and I feel half dressed without a scarf. Being a wheelchair user, I tend towards "comfy" (and plain black) clothes, and an interesting print on a scarf just livens my outfits up a bit.

SirChenjin - my post wasn't directed at anyone actually, no need for the aggressive tone. And I certainly don't need any light bulb comments 😀
I read this forum all the time, going by the op's post, she was asking if scarves are passé - some people agree and others not. I was simply making the point that if you are really into fashion then you might want to put the scarves away for a season, but if you are not, but still like to be stylish and the item in question suits, then go ahead.

lisam which I think is exactly what SirChenjin was saying

lisam - I was responding to Thrilled's post from last night at 20.45 I completely agree with you, wear them if you like them, don't if you don't!

I love Fleur and have watched her for years, but I do sometimes despair over her shoes and outfit choices. I do like though that she says she wears what she likes and tough if other people don't like it and I would argue she has better outfit choices than estee.

I only own one scarf that I wear with my jackets and it has stars on it and I love it. I am moving to Korea soon so will be investing in a couple more warm ones before we go. But I never really got the scarf thing aside from warmth and was always more about jewellery.

Uhm.... who is this Fleur everybody keeps talking about?

I am I the only person on this thread who can remember the Mumsnet scarf?

Slalomsuki - didn't Nicola McLean wear one first time she went in to the CBB house?

m.youtube.com/user/FleurDeForce

I love a real scarf in the winter, a knitted thing that keeps your neck warm!