A Guide to Men’s Scarves : Everything You Need to Know!

By SLC@MRKOACHMAN | July 16, 2023

A Guide to Men’s Scarves : Everything You Need to Know!

According to Sonia Rykiel, “A scarf has to be the most beautiful thing ever invented to wear!“. Definitely, this quote is very agreeable to most of us.

Let’s tilt back a little, shall we?

 

A Little Bit of History

Scarves as neckwear for men have been dated far back over two centuries or more. Primarily because, they were worn by kings, who needed that extra touch for royalty. Furthermore, how about soldiers who wore them as a mark of honor and respect?

So, when modern designers saw what a fashionable piece it was, clearly, more time and resources were put into the production of these pieces, and boom, they’re now all over the place. Especially, with your pop stars and celebrities stepping out with them on red carpets, movie premieres, etc.

This is just saying that neck scarves or neckerchiefs have been on gentlemen necks for longer than you think. Do not make the mistake of assuming or projecting that scarfs are only for females. No! Not at all.

Having established the foundational fact about this beautiful neckwear piece, let’s then explore the world of scarfs in this article, together.

This article will be broken down in 3 sections, namely:

So, with that exciting segue, let’s jump right in and find out more!!

 

THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF MEN’S SCARVES

So here, we shall be outlining the various kinds of scarfs for men

• Cold Weather Scarves

  

  

  

These ones are basically scarfs that are worn due to cold weather conditions. They are the scarfs you wear when there is extreme cold and you need to wrap them around your neck for warmth. They are usually made from warm fabrics like cashmere wool and similar fabrics.

 

• Scarfs for Business Casual Attires

  

  

These scarfs are the ones you pair up with your business or smart-casual attire, like turtlenecks and blazer combination, or long coat and dress shirt combo. They add a touch of the avant-garde to the whole mix. Basically, they are also made from wool fabric, cotton or linen, and depending on the weather at the time, choose the type that is both functional and a stylish compliment to your clothing.

• Sport Scarves and Winter Scarves

These scarves, commonly affiliated with brands such as Reebok, Nike, and other sports brands or football clubs. You could also find some brands that are into winter games producing these scarfs for athletes who do winter sports. Most winter scarves are circular in shape (infinity scarves) and do not need to be wrapped repeatedly like others. They are made from fabrics that are of high resistance to wind, temperature, and the like.

• Fashion Scarfs

  

  

  

Now, these are for the fashionistas and stylish gents. These are scarves that we wear to break the boundaries of neckwear. They come in fashionable designs and structures and are styled in classy ways to fit. Alternatively, these are strictly worn to make a fashion statement rather than for functional reasons such as to protect from the weather or anything. 

• Scarfs for Formal Attire

  

  

You could categorize these ones as ascots, neckerchiefs, and the like. They are worn for formal occasions, like dinner events, cocktails, evening formal parties, etc. 

 

STYLING TIPS: TWO EASY WAYS YOU COULD STYLE YOUR SCARVES

Knowing how to style your scarves is of utmost importance to you as a gentleman. You don’t want to walk out and be looking like an overdressed or an underdressed gent. Therefore, the points below will enlighten your knowledge of scarf styling.

• Scarfs as Headwear

Now, this method of dressing is relatable to our men in Arabian countries. You might be wondering why we’re talking about this, but I see it as a style of scarf that should be discussed. Worn as a turban around the head, this method is one way of styling your scarfs.

Obviously, you can’t just wear this anywhere. But, if you ever find yourself in an Arabian country, or maybe you were even invited to a themed party or event, or you could be wearing some flowing garments and wondering what headwear to strap on, this style is for you.

 

• Scarfs as Neckwear

  

  

  

We have a lot of neckwear ranging from long ties to bow ties to scarfs and all.

However, an important and more conventional way of styling scarfs is through the neck:

 

IMPORTANCE OF HAVING SCARVES AS AN ACCESSORY

The importance of incorporating a scarf as neckwear in your wardrobe or styling cannot be overemphasized.

1. For the weather. A scarf piece will save you from draining out from the cold, quality pieces of scarf fabrics should be incorporated into your wardrobe for this very reason.
2. For fashion purposes. Once in a while, you’d be invited to dinner, or high-profile engagements. This neckpiece will definitely stand you out in front of the crowd. These are the little details the public looks at to grade you and your fashion sense, you would not want to rank low in that spectrum. So don’t be afraid of exploring the use of scarfs for fashion and styling purposes.
3. Lastly, a scarf is a lifesaver style-saver.  You might have an impromptu annoying wardrobe malfunction and trust me, as funny as it sounds, that piece of scarf might just be your saving grace at that point to cover it up, and get you through the day.

Final Note

On a final note, scarfs are serious ways of screaming “style” in a fit. You should definitely get these stylish pieces today. I’m positively convinced that this article has cleared any doubt you may have had against scarves in the past.

Until next time, continue to do well, live well and dress really well. Be the gent that that you want the world to see.

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