Men's Guide to Scarves

Types of Scarves

Scarves come in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics. The first thing one should consider when buying a scarf is the fabric it is made of.

Tying It

Now that you have your scarf in hand you need to know how to tie it. There are as many ways to tie a scarf as there are neckties. Just like neckties though you only need a few to get you through most situations. The good news is they are much easier to tie.

1. Once Around- This is simplest and easiest way to tie a scarf. As the name implies you only wrap it once around your neck and head out the door.
2. Parisian- To tie a Parisian Knot doubles the scarf, wrap around your neck and pull the ends throughout the loop.
3. Twice Around- This knot just adds another step to the once around. You can probably guess that you simply add another wrap to the once around and you're ended.
4. Loose Wrap- use the loose wrap on your casual outfits and in slightly warmer weather. The process is the same as the once around only don’t with slack in the wrap.
   

As you can see men’s scarves are versatile and interesting additions to any wardrobe. They keep you warm in cold and make you appear smart and well dressed. What more could you ask for out of an article of clothing. Given the opportunity scarves could become one of your favorite winter accessories.

5 Fall 2012 Trends Fashion Lovers Will Want To Get Their Hands On ASAP

Trend #1: Wine-colored coats. (Or Dresses. Or Sweaters. Or Anything.)

Since deep burgundy was the only hue used in Alexander Wang's black-and-white collection, you know it's going to be Major with a capital "M" this season. Wang applied it to his slick outerwear, as did a slew of his peers. Nearly every other on-the-pulse designer incorporated a wine hue into their collection, making this color trend both insanely flattering and insanely easy to track down and pull off.

Trend #2: Harness Belts

New York jewelry designer and Fashion Week regular Genevieve Jones tests out Fall 2012's bondage belt trend.
We're only a few days into the Fall 2012 season and already there's a strict--or should we say restricting--vibe that's infusing the runway. Stylized S&M touches in the form of tassel-topped boots and black leather bondage straps popped up on usually ladylike runways such as Monique Lhuillier and Herve Leger, which means kinky style is officially super chic. Black leather harness-like belts will likely be the focal point come fall, as they make waists look tiny and show the world you mean serious business.

Trend #3: Head-to-Toe Floral (Including Floral Shoes!)

You're going to be hearing a lot about head-to-toe florals for the next few months. You'll probably have mixed feelings about it (Really? Flowers on both top and bottom? And I won't look like I'm trying to go incognito at the florist?) but one thing you'll definitely dig is the kicky floral-print heel trend. (Still not convinced? Go look at these Suno for Nicholas Kirkwood floral heels, then come back here.)
Trend #4: Horse-print Tops

Altuzarra
I would never go so far to say that the horse is the new cat (especially not when our insanely awesome Glamour x Opening Ceremony sweater is about to go on sale!), but the equine image is on it's way to becoming an It-animal, thanks to Joseph Altuzarra's cool kid knits.
Trend #5: Contrast Collars

Derek Lam
This last mini-trend is a personal favorite as I've been evangelizing about the dickey in the Glamour offices for months. (A dickey is one of those silly little accessories that's basically just the top 1/4 of a shirt--the collar part.) I have four or five in my wardrobe thanks to the folks at CeCeToppings who sent me some to test drive and I wear them at least twice a week (tucked into sweaters, crewneck dresses, etc) as they're a super simple way to make anything you're wearing look a bit more polished, especially when the collar collar pops out against the shirt.

Wear the trend: Hothouse Flowers

Wear the trend: Hothouse Flowers

These floral prints will have you in full bloom this winter – here's how to work them into your wardrobe.

In the office:

Sneak flowers into the workplace by pairing a floral scarf with serious black, grey and white. Or try a tone-on-tone floral print.

Out on the town:

Pair a floral blouse with skinny jeans and studded brogues or go glam with a black blazer, white shirt and floral skirt.

On a lazy Saturday:

Layering is a great way to wear a floral dress. Add a dark coloured cardigan, flirty pumps and stacked jewellery.

Trendy Tuxedo Suits for Formal Occasions

The importance of tuxedo suits is not concealed to anyone. Tuxedos are the most preferred and desired wardrobe for wedding occasion and black tie tuxedos are most familiar and handy. All formal evening suits are referred to as Tuxedos or commonly known as “Tux”. Tuxedos can be worn by everybody especially on formal occasions. Tuxedos with full dress tailcoat are perfect for formal evening weddings and often referred to simply as a "Dinner Jacket".

Best and worst dressed stars in Oscars 2012

Felix Mercado is a celebrity stylist and president and owner of Say it with fashion. Here is his take on the style hits and misses on the Academy Awards red carpet:

The 84th Annual Academy Awards red carpet sparkled from all the bling, but for me the styles and host Billy Crystal were underwhelming. Overall, most everybody looked good, but not great.

BestDressed

Michelle Williams. One word - stunning! She was jaw-dropping in a coral, strapless, peplum, tiered number by Louis Vuitton. While there are lots of details on this dress, it's just perfect

Milla Jovovich. The Oscars presenter wowed in a white, bejeweled, one-shouldered dress by Elie Saab Couture. Words cannot describe how entirely stunning this dress is on her.

Octavia Spencer. This is the completely best she's ever looked.

Ellie Kemper. The "Bridesmaids" star looked elegant in an Armani Prive copper strapless number.

Jennifer Lopez. She looks unbelievable in her Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline.

Worst Dressed

Melissa McCarthy. The best supporting actress nominee she was a hot mess in her Grecian-inspired dress.

Emma Stone. "The Help" celebrity was a red alert in her Giambattista Valli costume.

Viola Davis. She wore a hunter green Vera Wang.

Kate Middleton Makes Daring Fashion Statement at Military Awards

Kate Middleton and Prince William were quite the haute couple at The Sun Military Awards, hosted at London's Imperial War Museum on Monday night. She wore a dramatic black velvet gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (a favorite of hers, given it was the label behind her wedding gown) and accessorized with some serious sparkle in the form of jewelry.

The Duchess of Cambridge's strapless frock, cinched at the waist and so long it grazed the floor, was a sophisticated and glamorous statement, despite the less than streamlined bit of ruffle detail on the bustier. While head-to-toe velvet (much less black velvet!) can be a tricky and daring trend for many celebrities and notables to pull off, sometimes registering as overwrought, way too '80s or even gothic Halloween costume, it was perfect fit for Kate Middleton. And the diamonds didn't hurt either.

As The Sun reports, Middleton donned a stunner of a necklace—a wedding present from a family friend—lined with diamonds and rubies and set in silver. Earrings and a silver bracelet added more sparkle. Her other accessory was equally handsome: Prince William, who cut a sharp and polished profile in a tuxedo.

A tux-clad Prince Harry was also in attendance for the ceremony, which honored the brave British servicemen and women in the military. According to PopSugar, Harry even made quite the speech during the evening, saying, "I am a young Army officer, a serving solider. Like my brother, I share many of the same hopes, the same aspirations, and the same fears as all those who serve our Queen and country... By an accident of birth, though, it falls to 56473 Captain Wales humbly to express—on behalf of my comrades-in-arms and people up and down the country—the admiration we feel for the extraordinary men and women we honor here tonight."

Well said! No doubt Kate Middleton and Prince William were applauding proudly.

Fall 2011 fashion trends: autumn / winter 2011

The final season for the first year of this new decade, and also the season that will go a long way to defining 2012′s fashion trends, autumn / fall 2011 is a crucial period for building your wardrobe and evolving your personal style.

So what’s in store for the seasons for men and women? Seventies fashion remains high on the list of carry-over trends, taking with it the likes of flares and wide-leg pants; while on the tough side, biker and punk follow through to the new season. You can read our existing reports about these and other upcoming fall 2011 fashion trends below, but stay tuned as we’ll be updating these with all the latest, and adding new trends soon.

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