When you dress a cardigan with a scarf is like wearing a pair of heels with a little black dress -- they just work well as a team. If you find the weather is becoming a bit chilly or you need extra protection from air conditioning, the caridigan-plus-scarf duo is a versatile powerhouse combo -- whatever your style, whether more urban-street-wear-inspired or super classic scarf like maybe sweater style scarf, and you could control this appearance by yourself easily.
Casual. When you're going casual-cozy for the day, a scarf and cardigan are an easy means of assembling a cute outfit. Keep your palette neutral for a soft, feminine look. Start with a cream-hued fitted T-shirt over light gray straight-leg jeans. Pull a heather gray chunky-knit cardigan over your tee and button it up. Loosely wrap your neck with an oversize oatmeal-hued scarf. Now step into a pair of flat black booties, and you're good to go.
Preppy. If your style tends to lean toward the prepster-classic aesthetic, rocking a scarf-cardigan combo is a total cinch. Start with a tunic-length cardigan with contrast trim and fabric-covered buttons for a preppy finish. Think cobalt blue cardigan with navy blue trim over a navy long-sleeve top. Slide on a pair of dark blue bootcut jeans worn over black stiletto-heel boots. Top it all off with a floral silk scarf with a contrasting color palette such as poppy orange and magenta -- so pretty.
Urban. Running around town with friends, grabbing lunch, flying in and out of your favorite boutiques -- it's a whirlwind that calls for the appropriate urban, comfy-chic clothing. Start with a white oversize T-shirt over light blue skinny jeans. Pull on a cotton boyfriend cardigan in a soft, marled color such as lavender. Slide your feet into black gladiator sandals and you're almost done. Look for a lightweight scarf with an interesting print -- think blue-and-white batik -- and wrap it casually around your neck.
Dressed-Up. If you're a huge fan of the sophisticated-chic look that scarves create, bring that aesthetic into your dressier ensembles, too. Begin with an all-black outfit. Pull on a black mini-sheath dress and step into black stiletto-heel pumps. Cover up with a fitted, cropped black cardigan and get ready for the fun part. Choose any print, any color when selecting your scarf. Look for a soft, luxe fabric such as cashmere or viscose for a beautiful drape. Think pale pink paisley worn as a loose cowl -- lovely and Canada scarf charms will be needed as well.
