Perfect weather for a neckerchief
— by Alyson Walsh
Like a cowboy (or Garance Doré) I’m partial to wearing a scarf neckerchief-style. Having the point at the front and the knot at the back is a neat way to get round the windchill factor. And knitwear designer Jo Gordon’s woolly neckerchief is my new favourite thing; here it is ‘boy scout’ style…
And featured in Italian Vogue in the 1990s
Such an ingenious idea – and made in Scotland. I won’t be wearing one on my head but the knitted neckerchief is my neckwear of choice, right now.
Here’s some more nifty neckwear:
Discussion (21 Comments)
- Rebecca says:
I’m very partial to a neckerchief and one of the things I love about the cooler weather!
- Rachel says:
Just love this time of year, it means layers and scarves and not quite big heavy winter coats.
Looking forward to the launch of your new website.
- Adrienne Wyper says:
Ooh, ta for the inspiration – am now planning to get needles out and knit my own neckerchief. Was v partial to neckerchiefs in my teens.
- Rachel says:
Oh I love my neckerchiefs I have some lovely leather and silk combinations that I designed and made quite a few years ago.
The soft butterey laether and silk mix also means no slipping and sliding and less movement.
Nothing worse than fancy tying and then three seconds later the scarf has moved and in the process it looks like you got ready in the dark.
Another scarf I love is the simple button collar scarves which eliminate the fuss of tying completely.
“The lazy scarf” “Rewclothing” - Wendy in York says:
I love my scarves but can’t wear them Garance style . With my short neck , it looks more like a neck brace than a scarf .
- ann hardiman says:
hi there, been following you for a while now and never been brave enough to leave a comment.
love this piece, and wrote something in the summer in celbration of the queen, on my very little fashion and trend blog please take a look if you have the time?
https://theriseandshineblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/how-do-you-tie-yours - Kathy says:
Love the lambswool knit ones – are they soft or at all itchy Alyson?
- Kathy says:
Thanks Alyson – can’t decide which color and of course, 90 degrees here today! Which one did you get?
- RedLou says:
I was given a Gucci silk necktie for my birthday this month. 🙂 I trained him well.
- junglesiren says:
For less than ten bucks you can get beautiful Italian silk scarves at many vintage stores. I collect them. It doesn’t have to say Hermes to be beautiful and have the same effect.
- Joanne Davies says:
I love a neckerchief! I bought a gorgeous navy and white silk vintage one at the op shop and I feel very grown up when I wear it. I love the sound of Rachel’s silk and leather numbers! Slippage is something I definitely come across constantly, always adjusting it to the right jaunty angle.
- disneyrollergirl says:
Those Boden scaves are so lovely – *words i never thought I’d say*
- maudie says:
Arghhh – I had collected loads of vintage silk scarves over the years and then when I got a mad Marie Kondo moment I got rid of the whole bloody lot!!! I KNEW de-cluttering wasn’t for me. SOB…………………………
- Fie says:
Weather is getting so cold out here in London and I need inspiration for covering up! I enjoyed your neckwear post, didn’t realize how much benefit a neckerchief does to an outfit! You really seem like an elegant and sophisticated woman, who is inspiring. Working for an events promotion company in London where fashion events are quite a popular category, I try to get inspired by engaging in new trends but it can be hard! So it is inspirational for me to see your article.
- Gail says:
I like neckerchiefs but I’m not good at tying them, so now I buy them “ready scarfed” in the form of Rew scarves and Buff neckwear.
- Fran says:
I love scarves and like to wear them point-forward, too! I knit lacy ones from fine wool and silk, and have been collecting them in silk and cotton. Having a somewhat tight budget, I watch the Nordstrom website for them to go on sale, and have found some lovely ones on etsy and (surprise!) on amazon. I really like to buy from the artisans on etsy, I get some unusual and quirky as well as lovely things that way 🙂
- Catherine Urbanski says:
Hmmm. I think I’ll do that with my Hermes scarf to make it look a bit more casual. I like that neckerchief look!!!
- Sherrey says:
I have just excavated my small scarf collection, mostly to wear on head. Forgotten I had some lovely silk bought years ago in charity shops. I’m going to experiment as neckwear now. I saw a woman the other day wearing a chunky cardi with a beautifully arranged light weight, large floral scarf arouund her neck. Inspired.
- Step says:
I am also hopeless at tying neckerchief scarves. I never know if you’re supposed to fold them and roll them or just fold them in half and then tie them. I love to wear long scarves though so maybe I’ll persevere. I think we need a ‘how to tie’ instruction guide a la Mary Berry!
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