Scarves have been an essential part of people’s wardrobe since long time; either as an accessory or religious significance. English peasant women wore it to complement their traditional attire whereas for the Muslim women head scarf has been mandatory.

The traditional Chinese scarf is beautifully printed in silk is smooth in feel and gives a royal look to any attire. The much embellished Indian scarves with sequin, stones, mirror work and zari is done up in vibrant colours on variety of clothe.

Over the period of time its appearance and utility of scarves has undergone a drastic transformation.

You can pair it up with a pair of jeans or complement it with skirts and gowns. Its versatile, convenient and stylish. Scarves go well with almost all types of attires.

Scarves are not just women’s domain; they are loved by the men folk too. From Tom Cruise to Shah Rukh Khan, every one has been sported with a scarf at some point of time or the other.

You can sport the look of your wish by choosing the right scarf.

Printed or single colour scarves are your choice when you wish to keep it simple. Check-printed scarves give you a sporting look.

Fabrics such as georgette, cotton, chiffon and silk are a frequent buy for scarves. The ones in Kroshia and in large nets can be clubbed with some of the beach wears.

Not only the huge range of scarves makes them a hot favourite amongst people of all age but it is the versatility of wearing it that makes it so dear.

If you have narrow shoulders, just wrap it around your shoulders in a way that your shoulders peep out of the scarf. You may then choose to tie a knot with the sides or just leave it like that to give you a royal look. This also helps in flaunting your collar bone too.

If you are vertically challenged, take one round of your long single colour scarf around your neck and let the remaining rest on either side of your torso. This makes you look taller than otherwise. This is perhaps the simplest and most popular way of wearing scarf.

Just fold your short leather scarf into a triangle and tie a knot on the back side of your neck; you then find your self in a new cow-boy avatar. You can also use a check printed scarf.

For that special Sunday brunch, tie a thin long scarf in a bow around your neck an it is sure to complement your floral printed dress.