Travel A Lot? Buy Scarves!

Other than being a fashion accessory, a scarf is also considered by many women as a travel essential. In fact, many well-known celebrities are snapped at airports sporting various kinds of scarves. So if you’re the type who travels a lot, you should definitely consider buying a lot of scarves as they’ll surely come in handy in every trip.

Here are some tips on buying, choosing, and wearing scarves for traveling.

1.      Put your scarf in your handbag or hand carried luggage.

When traveling, always bring your scarf with you; do not leave it inside your baggage to be checked-in. Even when you’re traveling in the summer, air-conditioning on flights tend to get cold, and a scarf can help keep you warm without giving you an extra bulk to carry. If it’s winter or fall, then a cashmere, knit, or wool scarf will provide protection not only inside the plane but also once you step off. Since you never know what to expect during a flight, it will certainly help having such a versatile accessory on hand.

2.      Bring at least two scarves for your trip, one in a neutral color and another in print.

If you’re packing lightly, then a minimum of two scarves for a single trip would be enough. Use your neutral-colored scarf with your colorful or printed outfits, and choose your printed or patterned fashion scarves with your plain outfits. Don’t worry about the different occasions you’re set to go to; a single scarf can be used as a shawl to match a dress one day and as a neck wrap to accentuate a business suit on the next.

3.      Think of your scarf as an all-around accessory; you’ll only then realize its importance for when you’re traveling.

Don’t just use your scarf as an accessory. During a trip, when you have to make do with what you have with you, a scarf can be one of the best things to have in your bag. Your scarf can not only help you create the perfect jetsetter’s outfit but can also be used as a shawl, as a belt, as a head accessory, and so on. You can even use it as a blanket if you’re carrying a large enough scarf.

4.      Look stylish and fashion-forward even when you’re tired and ragged after a long trip.

Since a scarf is so easy to use and even adds that extra comfort by wrapping around you and keeping your warm, it is the best and the easiest way to still look great even when you’re on a long exhausting trip.

5.      Respect other countries’ cultural traditions; wear a scarf.

In some places you visit, such as mosques, you might be required to cover your head. Wearing your own travel scarf is certainly more preferable than wearing one of the extras that mosques usually rent out to tourists.

With these reminders and suggestions in mind, you’re all set for your next trip. The only things you need are the perfect scarves to bring for your travels.