Scarf-collar - comfortable shirt front

With the onset of the first cold weather, we think about warm and stylish accessories. In this regard, a wonderful solution is a cozy scarf-collar, or shirt-front, which will warm your neck and shoulders, as well as become an elegant completion of the image.

Shirtless scarves came into fashion in the mid-20th century thanks to Christian Dior, who harmoniously complemented this accessory with a coat dress from the New look collection. The idea was supported by Karl Lagerfeld, who already in the 60s developed a whole line of similar models. In the 80s, the scarf-collar is gaining more and more popularity, since even a not very experienced needlewoman can easily knit this thing. In the 90s, the shirt-front gradually gives up its positions to stylish snood and only a few years ago reappears in an adult and children's wardrobe.

The main advantage of a practical scarf-collar - it is perfectly fixed on the neck and does not slip. But this often happens with traditional scarves, especially when you are actively moving. It is for this reason that shirts are put on hunting and fishing, or simply on nature in the winter.

A scarf-collar is a popular children's accessory. Moms willingly knit or buy them for their children.Indeed, even during a short walk, the scarf may fall off the baby’s neck or appear on his nose, which increases the likelihood of getting sick.

The traditional model of the shirt-front is a short poncho, slightly covering the shoulders, equipped with a high neck, tightly fitting to the neck. However, today there are also more voluminous options (close to a snood or a scarf-pipe) that create a multilayer effect. Such accessories can be transformed into a hood if desired. Traditionally, shirt-scarves are knitted, it can be both small and large knitting with various patterns.

A sports shirt-front scarf is a wonderful addition to sets for winter training in the fresh air. Usually these are knitwear of one-piece tailoring. Options with a hood that tightly fit the neck and head are also very convenient for athletes - they successfully replace the cap.

A button scarf can also be tight-fitting or more voluminous. Most practical is a short shirt-front, which can be easily fastened and unfastened. A long scarf-collar, as a rule, is equipped with several buttons and is suitable for almost any clothing.

An ideal material for a knitted shirt front is a half-woolen yarn (for example, half consisting of acrylic). Wool is a natural raw material, it does not interfere with air circulation, transmits moisture and perfectly saves heat, but it has one significant drawback - woolen things roll and stretch during wear. Acrylic additives prevent this.

Scarves-collars made of thick yarn retain their shape best of all - they are dense and, moreover, they warm even in severe frost.

Fur variants can be made from both natural (usually short-haired) and synthetic fur.

• Male shirts usually have a restrained monophonic coloring - black, blue, brown. In some cases, a subtle abstract or geometric ornament may be present on the product.

• Female models in this respect are more diverse - the color of a cozy scarf-collar can be any, the main thing is that it fits well into the main ensemble. White and beige options are popular. There are multi-colored accessories with interweaving of different threads. Melange always looks tender. Interesting shirt front with patterns: asterisks, chains, stripes.

• The richest colors, of course, in children's models. Here are the most vivid rich options. Shirtfronts are often knitted from sectional yarn and include multi-colored patterns.

1. When choosing a comfortable shirt-front, pay attention, of course, to the quality of the product - the density and composition of the yarn should correspond to the season.
2. In addition, it is extremely important to choose the product in size, because the scarf-collar should sit tight, carefully fitting the neck - in this case, it will reliably protect you from the cold. But in too narrow a thing you will feel uncomfortable.
3. It should be noted that this accessory is especially suitable for owners of a high neck. Otherwise, the shirt-front will not look at all advantageous - the chin will visually merge with the shoulders, especially for models of thick yarn and large knits.
4. When choosing a shirt-front's color, focus on your color type and think in advance what you will combine it with.

A scarf made of thin fabric will become an alternative to a blouse under a jacket in spring and summer, which sometimes requires an office dress code. In doing so, follow the “three-color rule”.

Knitted shirt-front is preferably worn with woolen or knitwear. Also this accessory is suitable for a jacket made of velvet, leather, tweed coat.

Warm thick yarn options can be worn under a down jacket or parka. Winter fur shirts are usually combined with fur coats, just don’t combine natural and artificial fur in one ensemble - it’s tasteless. In addition, a fur scarf-collar can turn an evening dress into a particularly stylish outfit, especially if the accessory is fastened with a brooch with precious stones.

Knitted shirt shirt with a high collar of a beautiful light gray shade, which is very suitable for fair-haired girls. The model completely covers the shoulders and chest, protecting them from the cold. The pattern of the scarf-collar includes a combination of embossed braids and the front surface, while the raglan lines are decorated with exquisite openwork tracks. The collar with a lapel is made more dense elastic. The edge of the item crocheted looks very tender and romantic. The gray shade of the shirt shirt is successfully combined with a snow-white pullover.

A miniature scarf-shirt shirt looks like one piece with a pullover, blending perfectly with it in color. Quite the usual clothes of a discreet blue color, he gives a unique zest and a romantic look. The crocheted shirt front is made of an interesting jacquard pattern of threads of cold colors, in the front the product is fixed due to small brown buttons.