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Transforming scarf - what is it? Does it have a place in the wardrobe of a modern woman? What only creative designs and original design solutions are not hidden behind this definition.
- One of the most popular models is a tube shaped transformer scarf. Most often it is called LIC. On the basis of this model, it is worth mentioning separately the snood-caps and snood-skirts, which are different in that they have a cord at the edge to pull the cord.
- Classic rectangular scarf with buttons and loops.
- Scarf with sleeves or cuffs.
- Separately it is necessary to highlight scarves, necklaces and scarves, beads.
- There are also unusual design designs based on artful interweaving.
- The most common scarf in combination with the fantasy of its owner will easily become a transforming scarf.
Models
Under the name of a transforming scarf in the Russian market, the models of snoods from fluffy yarn “weed” of Chinese production are widely represented. Soft, very voluminous, often with a shedding pile of acrylic of low quality. They are sold on the Ali-express website, in the Oriflame catalog and on the shelves of mass-market stores. Very warm, they are simple and unpretentious in the care. Easily pulled in all directions due to the loose structure and do not hold the form. As a result, they can be a scarf, a cape, and a dress. They lose density when stretched, so the dress from such a scarf may turn out to be translucent.
The classical model of snud, combining the functions of a scarf or scarf and cap at the same time, is still at the peak of popularity. In 2009, these scarves appeared in the Missoni and Barberry collections and easily fitted into the wardrobe of many women. What is not surprising, because the scarf tube does not need to be tied, but as a cap it fits to any face shape, does not spoil the hair, and at the same time protects from the weather.
In recent years, snoods are gaining popularity, which are transformed into a cap with a hair hole. Hole size can be adjusted by tightening the cord or ribbon. This model may be of interest to lovers of voluminous hairstyles and mothers of little girls.
There are also very interesting transforming dreams, made from high-quality yarn, combining fibers of mohair and silk or very fine merino wool. They are soft, weightless, drape well, warm. Pass air. They are not hot in the room. Such a thing can replace a scarf, hat, cape, poncho, tunic. They do not have excessive plasticity, but rather thin, which gives them the opportunity to become a scarf. Transforming scarf in the form of a pipe allows you to focus on the waist and demonstrate wide belts, corsets, or draw attention to the shoulders, try on a large bright brooch.
This model looks elegant and sophisticated, suitable for both girls with shapes and very elegant. The same model of rough mating will emphasize femininity and fragility.
Long-standing love and popularity are scarves-vests. These can be either special models with buttons on the back, or simply wide stoles draped appropriately using belts, belts, cords. Thus, you can put on any wide scarf on your shoulders. Among these models, there is a great variety - light knitted cobwebs and thick woolen vests with braids, knitted and felted stoles, amenable to drapery.
Elegant and exquisite work of Elena Zatonskaya - jacket-scarf-poncho on the base of a pipe scarf, made of felt using the boucle technique. Very interesting thing with an unusual texture, deep colors. The scarf has hidden buttons.
There are scarves that are transformed into cozy knitted necklaces, and if you use a hairpin or brooch, they become very extravagant and fashionable accessory today - a belt. Such scarf is made of knitted cord. It is plastic, will allow its owner to show imagination and taste. It is best to combine this accessory with plain shirts, turtlenecks and light tops of a simple silhouette. The work of the master from Bulgaria Biliana Petkova.
Another option to wear a scarf of cords - tie it on his head. A voluminous bandage will warm and hold the hair in windy weather. As a headdress, you can use the simplest scarf, if you tie it in a turban. Turban returns to fashion with enviable regularity - it was popular both in the 40s and in the 70s of the 20th century. Now this headdress can be found on the red carpet, on the street and on the beach. Not spared, and stylization, so characteristic of modern fashion. Began to appear wide bandages a la turban, which can also be easily made from a scarf.
Separately, it is necessary to allocate transformer scarves with sleeves or cuffs. This model appeared relatively recently - in 2008 in Italy, received the name "Sciarpone" and the recognition of Russian knitters. But the fashion for the shortened models has passed, and such scarves can be found less often on the streets and in stores. According to the design idea, the “Sciarpone” scarf turns into a short bolero or a sweater with a hood. Anna Serdyukova’s laconic boleros over tight knitwear will be appropriate in casual style, and paired with a cocktail dress will create a romantic look.
All these models are distinguished by comfort, warmth and a desire to warm up during the autumn-winter period. But there are also scarves for summer and even beach seasons. An ordinary thick knit scarf is easy to turn into a top. Not! In 6 different crop tops! The model will be relevant for those who go on a journey light. There are options for city walks and seductive bows for beach parties.
But that's not all - this is a skirt from the same knitted scarf.
This is a very functional thing for the summer, however, it is suitable only for girls with an ideal figure and a certain amount of adventurism. Perhaps from such a scarf You can also make a handbag over your shoulder - furoshiki. Just a couple of knots, a couple of minutes and you will join the Japanese art of origami fabric. Light and soft, furoshiki may become your favorite bag for going to the beach, or for unplanned shopping. The Japanese are packing in the fabric of purchase in company stores and things during a trip to the bath. In Russia, such a bag is still exotic.
Can a scarf become a dress? Can. Many women use this technique on vacation, turning a scarf-pareo into a beach dress, and sometimes into a beach skirt. Such improvised clothing will be very useful during a photo shoot on the beach. You do not know what to wear for a photo shoot in the city. And here the transforming scarf will come to your rescue! A wide strip of silk or thick knitwear will be an exquisite dress with a train. All of us wrapped in childhood in the curtains to feel like princesses. Be bold - looking at the photo no one would guess that this is just a scarf. Pins, pins and brooches will give the dress design greater strength.
Material and color
When choosing a summer scarf models should give their preference to natural fabrics - silk, viscose, fine cotton. These materials will prevent overheating in the sun, and at the same time will not allow them to freeze in cool evenings.
Employees of the Pantone Color Institute recommend this year to pay attention to the shade called “Greens”. The bright color of young foliage will be the most popular in the coming year. However, choosing a scarf shade, you need to give preference to the color that best suits your skin tone. After all, the scarf is closest to the face, and it is he who will emphasize your appearance.The color of hazelnut, rose quartz, transparent blue and ash blue, also appearing in the Pantone palette, will be more practical and relevant.
The transforming scarf can be made of knitwear, both factory-made and hand-knitted. More often, such scarves are knitted with needles, since crocheted fabric is less plastic. Who is suitable? Laconic models of a scarf-vest and a scarf with sleeves are suitable for an office with a non-strict dress code. Such a thing will save from the cold air of the air conditioner, warm if you are frozen on the way to work. It will be pleasant to wrap the frozen arms and shoulders in soft folds, or to wrap a warm scarf around the neck.
The scarf-vest will be relevant in the spring for a walk. In the morning, you can make a set of a scarf and a trench coat, and when the air warms up, replace the trench coat with a scarf-vest. Scarf vests and scarves-capes are very convenient for expectant mothers, because during pregnancy, the size changes very quickly, and the transforming scarf fits perfectly in different sizes, which makes it easy to get better and lose weight, not parting with your favorite thing.
Suitable lovers travel from winter to summer. A warm scarf at home and a light cape on a cool evening by the sea will save space in your suitcase.
How to choose and what to wear?
If you have decided on the design of the scarf-transformed, you can choose the appropriate model in the store, in the catalogs of online stores or to make an individual order to the master. You can create a scarf-transformer yourself - knit or sew from ready-made knitwear. Or maybe you want to play with the scarves, scarves and shawls that are in your wardrobe, giving them a new life as a transformer scarf?
We recommend combining transforming scarves with thick yarn, with braids and Arans with jeans. Openwork, light, translucent models - with dresses and skirts of flying styles. A felt scarf will create a beautiful set with a sheath dress. Knitted models, fringed models will perfectly fit into the boho style outfit, the distinctive features of which are layering and draperies.
If you ignore the concept of "transforming scarf" and see the scarf as a piece of rectangular fabric ... then you have a chance to feel like a designer, drape the fabric in a unique, unique way. The main thing is to carefully select the material of the scarf that suits your style of dress and lifestyle. Experiment with fashion - be bolder.