Dear ladies, the winter is a perfect time to adorn your dressing style with a hat, scarf and gloves. That’s why I am sure you are thinking about these questions: How can you tie your scarf? Should you wear long or wrist length gloves? When you should take off your hat? About these and more, please follow me.
The scarf Etiquette
Putting on & removing
Take care when doing these movements because you will need more space around you, so make sure you don’t hit anyone.
When to take off
Once you are indoors you may take it off. Ladies you may let the gentlemen take off your coat but the scarf should be taken off by you.
Have the right size
Traditionally, you could measure how long a scarf should be by holding your arms out so the scarf reaches from your right finger to the left finger. However you may have the longer length just be careful, don’t let it swallow you up.
Match your scarf
If wearing gloves or hat at the same time, try matching the scarf with them, in term of colour and fabric.
Styles
Belt style
Steps:
– Place the scarf around your neck, make sure the ends are even.
– Place a skinny belt over the scarf around your waist.
The BT standard
Steps:
– Fold the scarf in half lengthwise.
– Drape it around your neck.
– Slide one end under and through the loop.
– Slide the other end under and through the loop.
– Tighten and fluff it as needed.
The simple knot
Steps:
– Drape the scarf evenly around your neck.
– Cross and tie the two ends in the centre. Adjust so that one is layered over the other, and fluff.
The Gloves Etiquette
Putting on & removing
As you put them on, fold them over the cuff and pull over the hand. When removing, start with pulling the top of each finger and then elegantly slide the glove off the hand.
When to take off
Take them off when shaking hands, eating, drinking and when you are indoors.
Have the right size
Check the size before buying since they should fit you perfectly. Gloves sizes come in half and whole numbers. If not sure about your size, measure your hand you use for writing at its widest point (excluding thumb).
Match your gloves
Your gloves should match with a scarf, hat, bag or coat, not only in colour but also in a material. Don’t wear any ring over your winter gloves.
Styles
You can choose either wrist length or long gloves, but long ones inquire to wear a coat with shorter sleeves as you may see on the photo.
In leather or fabric, there are different options:
Fur
Embellished
Knit
The hat Etiquette
When to take off
Removing the hat is a sign of respect. You should remove it when you are indoors, during introductions, when you are encountering your superior.
When to keep it
You can keep it when you are outdoors, at sports events, travelling in public transportation, on an elevator, in airports, hotel lobbies…
How to wear
If it has any ornamentation (feathers, pins, etc.) men should always have it on the left side of the hat. For women is the opposite.
Have the right size
Place the string or tape around your head and above your ear, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. If your size falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
Styles
Beret
The French hat is back, chic and fashionable hat, simple and sophisticated. You can wear different colours (black, red, camel) or in leather.
Brimmed hat
Great for holding the warmth, black, olive green, cognac, grey or white, try different size, silhouette to find the one that fits you. Good for adding volume.
Beanie
A must-have accessory when the weather gets cold, we can find them in different shapes, materials and styles and goes well with almost any types of outfits.
Fur hat
Perfect to keep you warm and attractive, especially when it’s windy and cold and you have to remain elegant!
Dear ladies, I hope this is going to be a warm and stylish winter for all of us. Are there other questions you are wondering about? Please ask us, we are happy to answer!
