There’s nothing as frumpy as indoor scarves

[AliciaQuays]

Once the be all and end all, now awful.

Imo

Surely the height of being stylish is wearing what flatters you, not what is in fashion?

How sad that on a parenting site "mumsy" and "primary school teacher" are pejorative terms

You see,I don't actually give a fuck that my neck is wrinkled. The horror!

If I didn't know better I would think that a lot of MN posters don't actually like other women.

Of course not! You don’t like people simply because they’re women - nor should you have to

I've never seen the point of scarves (unless to keep you warm in the winter), but they will have to prise my converse off my cold dead feet before I give them up voluntarily - I love them

Meh, I am 54. I've seen fashions come and fashions go. Nothing so ludicrous as a fashionista adoring what was frumpy six months ago or sneering at what used to be fashionable

Wear what you like and what makes you feel good. Style is not fashion

Yes. YES. YESSSSS

Indeed.

Off to rummage through my cardigan collection, dig out my converse and re-visit my most beautiful scarves. This is making me feel strangely happy - and youthful (that I wasn't a very fashionable youth is entirely beside the point)

I like scarves. I'm in my 20's, very far from mumsy in my dress. I also like being warm, both my home and university are fucking freezing; I own and wear a lot of scarves and will not be stopping. I hate clothing trends, it's all a load of bollocks.

OP what do you generally wear?

I think that anyone who cares too much about what other people wear,,coupled with a sneering regard to what isn’t bang-on-trend (puke) needs to have a good sit down. A long one. Then maybe get some fresh air and read a good novel.

Or just wind their necks the fuck back in.

I'm interested in style. Although less so in fashion, tbh. I love an 'indoor' scarf. I favour the oversized variety that I can loop round my neck and then drape over my shoulders. They're great as keep me warm but aren't as restrictive as thick jumpers can be.

It’s an accessory to dress an outfit makes it look finished.

I'm upstairs in front of my mirror practising all those lovely head coverings. If nothing else this thread has made me practice a bit.

How about these scarves, I wear these a lot I practice this too. You're never too old.

Sonia if you are still about, it's great fun and keeps you in shape. Not that I'm saying you aren't, I don't know you.
You just sound fun.

@NotTonightHalloween I don’t know why? I’m all woman, I’ve got 7 children!

Nothing against mums but there is a certain look you see on the middle aged stresses out ones that look like they’ve given up, the word mumsy exists for a reason, let’s not be all PC and pretend we’re not allowed to say or think it.

@Drabarni
I love headscarves.

I do often repurpose my scarves as headscarves when I'm cold. Or when it's rainy / windy and I don't want my hair to get (too) messy.

My DM often wears headscarves in that vintage-y fashion manner. She looks soo good and classy. But I feel like I'm not old enough (yet) to pull this off properly... I think it might look a bit costumy on me.

no one is saying anyone has to stop wearing anything, we’re all allowed opinions!

Any and all scarves itch me to death (yes even silk) evil creatures

Why do you care? Wear a scarf if you want to, don't if you don't.

Exactly. What does it matter?

Never heard the phrase indoor but I love a scarf and one is rarely off my neck October- May whether I'm indoors or out. Bigger the better! Judging by the amount for sale in H&M etc they are still very much a thing.

Well that got heated in places for a style and beauty thread

I'm not sure where my scarf useage fits in the style stakes.

I love blanket scarves and mid weight scarves but will sometimes keep them on indoors, don't like light weight silky scarves.
I'm not a fan of long knitted scarves (which is guess are outdoor scarves).

MN style jury, what's the verdict on scarves like this example?