Another 80’s fashion trend to come around again, scarf prints are showing up in collections for designers of all styles. But this time, the prints aren’t just the classic gold chain weaving through a navy background. These prints of new go for color and worldly pattern – a nod to Gianni Versace in his heyday with a twist.
Use these patterned pieces just as you would pair an actual scarf…juicing up solids. But don’t shy away from the full on dress for the va-va-vroom effect.
Instagram feeds of beautiful prime women show us how it’s done.
Our own contributing Prime writer, Nancy Weiss, wears scarf print tops and skirts with the epitome of effortless style on her instagram feed a.two.drink.minimum. On her blog to help others wear the new look, she instructs “Floral, paisley or geometric scarf prints can be paired with animal print which is another trend for fall 2019.”
Scarf Print Skirts:
Wolf & Badger, Frida’s Park Night Skirt, $203
Moschino Roman Scarf Print Denim Skirt, $321
Blue Paisley Pencil Skirt, $40
Floral Scarf Print Pleated Skirt, $109
Sleeveless Scarf Print Tops
Elie Tahari Pernilla Sleeveless Scarf-Print Top, (on sale until 8/27) $195
River Island Print Bow Sleeveless, On Sale $24
Now don’t these women just look classy! With patterns this busy, it’s always good to show the form and shape of your body, especially your waist.
Scarf Print Dresses
Jones New York Sleeveless Dress, $120
Jonathan Simkhai Scarf-Print Deep-V Handkerchief Dress, $665
Tory Burch Patchwork Dress, $598
We’ve seen everything from tunic-style, flowy scarf blouses, to the high-necked, high glamour blouses of old Hollywood and feel they are all agelessly wearable.
Scarf Print Blouses
Scarf Print Long Sleeve Tunic $90
Outrageous Fortune Tall button blouse in scarf print, $40
Claudie Pierlot Scarf Print Satin Blouse, $220
Giselle Scarf-Printed Tunic, $90
Not everyone is going to be able to carry off this full-baroque power piece. Too much for you? Still pick up your own scarf print blazer and tone it down with solids…even jeans.
Scarf Print Blazers
Maxima Floral Wool Jacquard Belted Blazer, $595
Rose Scarf-Print Silk Tie-Waist Blouse, $1265
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