I have so many scarves from J.Crew that I could probably open my own little store with them. I find they are versatile accessories. They can be worn with almost any outfit and they can be worn in so many different ways. I typically favor wrapping a scarf around my tote. But I have worn scarves around my neck and even as a headband. I have even seen people wear a scarf around their waist.My most recent scarf purchase is the Large printed-silk twill scarf (Item 88140) in Sand (shown in the middle of the image above). I was able to purchase this find for just $14 at a J.Crew (thanks to the additional accessories sale and student discount.) It is absolutely beautiful and the size is perfect: large enough to use as a headband, small enough to use around my neck without too much fabric.
How do you like to wear you J.Crew scarfs? What is your favorite/least favorite scarf from J.Crew? What size do you tend to prefer scarves in: small, medium, or large square? large rectangle (for example the Python print silk scarf [Item 92759] at 59 3/4"L x 16"W)?
I have been wearing scarves around my waist for the past 15+ years. I also have worn them around my neck with a classic twin set. I love the JCrew silk sashes from a few years ago...I have every color that they came out with during that fall/winter and spring/summer seasons. I am jealous of your find on the scarf you mention in sand... I have had it in my shopping bag several times but don't want to pay the $30 for it.
ReplyDeleteP.S. It's good to know that I am not the only one with too many scarves...esp. from JCrew...
ReplyDeleteI usually wear scarves around my head as a headband, but silk is slippery and tends to slide off after a while. But mostly I wear them as a belt. I still love the summer dotted swiss scarves I bought at Jcrew a few yrs ago!
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ReplyDeleteJagjag2 and Kirbydog: How long does the scarf have to be to be worn around the waist. Also do you make it look like a belt?
ReplyDeleteJagjag2: Thanks for the coupon code!
I don't know about exact length but different styles work differently...oblong work well for belts and I even let the ends hang down one side depending on the outfit. I also use large square ones "rolled" or folded up but then leave a bit of a triangle corner and put the triangle end to one side and tie on the other side of my waist....of course sometime I make them look more like a belt..I have even twisted two scarves or sashes together...My aunt works for Weekends clothing and she showed me a couple of their ideas that I have adapted as well.
ReplyDeletePS When I do the little triangle thing I fold the large square scarf into a triangle first....then roll or fold...
ReplyDeleteAlso, I meant Weekenders! sorry! If unfamiliar with the company they make knitwear and do have a website...
I have yet to buy a JCrew scarf... I think it's the whole "dry clean" thing that makes me rethink buying one. I already have two of the JCrew silk belts that I dry clean and it's pretty pricey! I find it hard to justify dry clean accessories :o)
ReplyDeleteHas anyone used Dryel on any of their silk accessories? I'd be willing to do that if I know it won't ruin the silk.
Love scarves - I have also worn a scarf as a halter top to a dressy event - or you could put a cardigan with it. (This is with the large Hermes that I have done this) - you knot the reverse side exactly in the middle and then tie two ends around your neck and the other two around your waist... makes a beautiful, drapey halter top.
ReplyDeletePS This is such a great blog! I am also a big sale/online J Crew shopper and really appreciate all the tips and info!
Re cleaning scarves: I've successfully handwashed not only my silk JCrew scarves but Hermes scarves as well. Here's my technique: fill sink with cold/cool water and add a capful of detergent (I use Woolite). Swish scarves around in water for a few minutes (I pretreat stains first by wetting them and rubbing in a little detergent on the stain with my finger) and then rinse thoroughly (I rinse three times, emptying and filling the sink with fresh water). Occasionally I add starch to one of the rinses to give the scarf some heft. Roll scarf in a towel for about thirty minutes, then you must iron while the scarf is damp on the iron's silk setting.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your tip! I'll have to remember it if I ever decide to get a silk scarf :o)
Btw, I've never seen Hermes scarves so I had to look them up. They're gorgeous! Do they ever go on sale? I can't really justify spending $355 on a scarf...
Jagjag2: Thanks for explaining. That helps a lot! :)
ReplyDeleteAmy J & Cashmerelibrarian: also thanks for the styling tip!
I have to admit I love the scarves too. I normally shave my head in the summer time, and those silk scarves make really nice head kerchiefs. Thank goodness for the internet, b/c I don't think I would have the courage to be browsing through the female stuff in the stores.
ReplyDeleteAbijah: you are too funny about the "courage" in stores. :) Do you find that the silk scarves stay in place well? I had a friend who had a hard time finding scarves that would.
ReplyDeleteSue.bee: Sadly Hermes scarves do not go on sale (well, typically: the NYC and Paris stores have special sales once or twice a year; I've never been to one). However, eBay's a fun place to find vintage scarves (although they're not really cheap, either)!
ReplyDeleteHi Alexis,
ReplyDeleteI am ordering that scarf in the middle picture like yours this morning....it went down to $16.