Cowboy Style

Scarf, Camp Foster “mall,” embellished by me. Sweater, American Rag. Denim trousers, Express. Shoes, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Ring, Rafia & Boss. Bag, Apt 9.


It’s taken me awhile to get on board with the “cowboy style” scarves so many celebs are currently sporting. To get the look, take a large square scarf, fold it in half, diagonally, and drape it around your neck like a giant bib. The ends can be tied in back, wrapped around and left to hang in front or wrapped around and tied in front. I like the look with lightweight, exotic print scarves, but I’m not so sure about the result with any other type of material:


I added buttons and tassels to this scarf to imitate the look of a scarf I saw on Anthropologie’s website. The materials cost only $5. I love the swing of the tassels when I move and the way the extra weight has altered the scarf’s drape.


Other than the cowboy look, and one wearing as a belt, I haven’t had much success styling the large square scarf. How do you wear it?