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People are so dramatic about the weather. I often pay the weather people no mind when they say to stay indoors. I think it is most beautiful outside when the snow is falling. On both Friday and Saturday night I found myself outside walking. I did not go anywhere too exciting but I noticed a lot of cool kids walking the streets as well. While the weather is still cold and crisp I want to review all winter accessories. So what better time to talk about the wonderful world of
SCARVES
First of all, you are never too cool to wear a scarf. Just don’t let your scarf make a mockery of you. I know we all are tempted by those hand knitted scarves we see being sold by hippies on the side of the street or at a flea market, but I caution you. (Just for fun-see this famous clip from “A Christmas Story” where Ralphie’s brother Randy drowns in a scarf amongst other winter gear) Unless you are a hippy yourself stay away from extra extra long scarves with crazy designs, they are excessive and
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they make you look like a fool. Plus once you arrive at your location (ie bar, lounge, restaurant, disco-tech), you have nowhere to put your wooly mammoth sized neck warmer. Several men have asked me about pashminas for men. First of all let’s discuss the difference. I could not find an official definition to differentiate the two so here is my personal take on the matter. Your run-of-the-mill pashmina is usually around 5 ½ to 6 feet long with fringe on both ends, quite thin but very soft whereas a scarf is thicker, may or may not have fringe, and is meant for keeping your neck fashionably warm in the cold outdoors. Both items come in a variety of colors and designs of course. I see many men here in New York City wearing pashminas. Some guys think it is more on the feminine side. I think you just have to be a sexy confident man to wear one. And what about these infinity scarves? They are all the rage these days. I love them and even more so I love how they look on men! Don’t be afraid to wear a scarf for fashion’s sake only. Keep in mind that scarves are an all year item. When spring comes you pull out the thinner pashmina type scarves. Much like extra add-ons on your burrito, a scarf really livens things up. The bottom line is if the scarf is for warmth it is always best to go with a simple yet sexy design in cashmere. Cashmere is often more expensive but with the right purchase you can’t go wrong. Whatever way you sway on the topic of scarves just do not make the three following mistakes.
- Never wrap it around your neck a million times or too tight. It looks awkward and will make your extra chins bulge out and no one looks good when that happens.
- Once you are inside you must take off your scarf if it is a thick winter scarf meant for warmth. I don’t care if you are at one of those funky new age bars made out of ice. You will look like you are hiding a hickey or something worse under there and that is never going to help you score with anyone.
- Never wear those dopey awkward scarves that Grandma Gladys knitted for you circa 1992. I don’t care if she gave it to you for Christmas, or shaved her alpaca to make it, or she died and this is all you have left to remember her by. Homemade crap like that is always ugly and fits right up there in the same category as ugly sweaters.
Quick Aside: Check out this fun link on How to Tie a Scarf so you don’t look like you are trying to choke yourself.
“Know first who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”
– Epictetus
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