| or scarf and motorcycle scarf: America in the 1920s | | | | backward in unpredictable ways. This produces the |
| and 1930s represented an era of exploration and | | | | danger of strangulation or even dropping the scarf |
| change for many of its citizens. This attitude of | | | | while on flight. This could even cover your face and |
| exploration and discovery can be seen in the popularity | | | | prevent you from flying effectively. |
| of professional pilot Amelia Earhart, who grew to fame | | | | Here are some steps on how to tie this type of scarf |
| during that time. Wearing her white aviator scarf, | | | | securely: |
| goggles and leather hat, she gave hope to the women | | | | Aviator scarves should be securely fastened to |
| of that time, going beyond the stereotypical image of a | | | | prevent danger. Start by placing the scarf around your |
| stay-at-home wife. | | | | neck. Drape both ends on your chest and make sure |
| Today, many women like to pay homage to these | | | | that one end is slightly longer than the other. |
| roaring Twenties and Thirties by wearing the fashion | | | | Take the long end of the scarf and pull it diagonally. Pull |
| of that time, now considered as vintage fashion. | | | | the shorter end to the opposite side. |
| Indeed, there is something quite classy and feminine | | | | Insert the long end into the loop formed around your |
| about the aviator scarf, the very same scarf Amelia | | | | neck. Pull this long end upward and eventually lay it to |
| Earhart wore decades ago. | | | | rest on one side of your shoulder. |
| The aviator scarf has a distinctive appearance. It | | | | Repeat this process – take the long end again |
| usually comes in white or cream colors, is made of silk | | | | and insert it once more into the loop. This serves as |
| or cotton, and has unique tassels on each end. It was | | | | added security, making sure that your scarf cannot |
| traditionally worn as protection for pilots but eventually | | | | easily be untied. |
| evolved to become a fashion icon. | | | | You now have a knot at the base of your neck. |
| Silk was commonly chosen as the fabric for aviators | | | | Tighten or loosen it, making sure it is comfortable on |
| because of its soft and non-chafing attributes. It | | | | your neck. A loose knot may be physically appealing |
| matches exquisitely with leather jackets and other | | | | but can become a functional nightmare when you are |
| brown-hued clothing pieces. Ideally, the scarf should be | | | | flying a plane. |
| around 6 feet length since you will need to loop this | | | | Take the top end and spread it as much as you can, |
| several times when worn. | | | | to create an illusion of size. |
| How do you tie an aviator scarf? Tying an aviator | | | | You now have a large scarf positioned at the center |
| scarf is not as simple and as straightforward as it | | | | of your chest, very similar to a cravat. |
| seems. You may think of simply tying this as you | | | | Wear a leather jacket or other heavy jacket. You can |
| would with any other scarf, such as by draping it once | | | | zip it up so that only the top part of the scarf is shown. |
| around your neck, or looping it once for a breezy | | | | This secures your scarf in place and prevents it from |
| effect. | | | | billowing unexpectedly during flight. |
| However, these styles can be quite dangerous, | | | | Following the steps above, you are now on your way |
| especially when you plan to fly or ride an actual plane | | | | to looking like a professional aviator from the 1920s |
| in the scarf. Strong gusts of wind, coupled with nearby | | | | and yet vintage and chic at the same time. |
| plane engines, can easily pull your scarf forward and | | | | |