Houndstooth Scarf
The houndstooth scarf has a jagged checked pattern that gives it a completely new and bold look. This houndstooth pattern has been around for more than two centuries ever since the 1800's when it was first used in Scotland. These patterns are very much akin to the Scottish kilts except for the difference in the shapes of the checks which are not square but jagged. The best thing about these scarfs is that it has become a popular fashion accessory among both men and women. They are usually found in checks of black and white but now newer and vibrant color combinations have begun to appear such as the one I recently saw. This scarf had the classic Rasta colors of yellow, red, green and black. The houndstooth scarf used to be made from 100% sheep's wool though now they are available in cashmere, polyester, cotton, mixed wool as well as silk.
Colors to Go in For
The usual black and white scarf tends to get boring after a point, once you have worn it several times and you see others wearing the same. But fortunately there are some really fabulous and chick patterns that come in combinations of pink and gray, metallic colors are also coming in a big way. Electric purple and silver for example is my personal favorite! If you search you are bound to come across some really vibrant color patterns that will make you buy them all! This scarf is available in a variety of fabrics, recent fashion trends have introduced printed patterns, which have begun to appear on soft silk and satin fabrics. They look really cool too, if worn with the right outfits.
What to Wear with Houndstooth Scarf
Being a unisex scarf, it can be worn by anyone who chooses to with no questions asked. Men and women can wear these with neutral shades such as white, gray and black wherein the scarfs add attractive contrast. These can be worn with pencil pants as well as slacks. They can also be worn with Fedora hats and the two look absolutely amazing. The ladies can wear the scarf like a bandanna or wear them along with formal skirts or cocktail dresses too. Do not forget to wear black colored or bright-colored stockings as well as, really nice black stilettos or boots to add to the rock star image. There are many different ways to wear a scarf. These scarfs can be worn any way you like, you can fold the square into a triangle and wrap it around your neck loosely so that the triangular tip is facing down from the center of your chest. Or you can wear it like the French scarf loop, with the knot on one side of your neck. You can even wear it as a shawl or even make it into a halter top!
If you have houndstooth patterns coats or pants it's better not to wear these scarfs unless, you remember to allow the scarf to stand out and not allow it to get lost among the different patterns. For example, men with houndstooth pants can wear a white shirt or T-shirt and then casually wrap the scarf around their neck. Women who have shoes with houndstooth patterns can wear the perfect little black dress and add the scarf to add to the fashionable finish.
You can wear the houndstooth scarf for absolutely any occasion, whether it's a day out with friend or in a pub or restaurant. You can even wear these on your date, though try to accessorize along with strapped tops or corsets. Have fun wearing them.
