With jeans: Substitute a belt with a scarf for a cool, retro look. Choose printed scarves and loop them through your favourite pair of battered jeans. For a more romantic look, choose ones made of crochet tassels.

With dresses:

~ A loud (gaudy) printed, coloured or embroidered scarf could brighten up a simple dress.

~ A muted scarf in a solid colour would look great on a colourful dress.

As accessories: Tie a scarf around the strap of your bag to add a touch of class. You can also wear the scarf like a thick hairband on your head or wrap it up like a turban.

With formals: Both men and womena can drape a scarf like a cravat, a neck tie that is mostly worn with its bottom half tucked inside the shirt. Usually a cravat is made if silk and looks great on a crisp cotton shirt.

A casual touch:

~ For a sporty look, drape your scarf around your head like a bandana.

~ Smaller scarves can be tied around the wrist for a sporty or casual look.

Quick tips:

~ Pick scarves in solid colours to match your floral or printed outfits.