The Lariat: Your Summer Scarf

Scarves were a huge hit this fall and are a great way to accessorize any outfit. I know my closet is filled with scarves in a range of different patterns and textures. Years ago the main purpose of a scarf was to keep your neck warm! While this still holds true, current trends have made them a staple in fashion and a go-to accessory. Not only are scarves appealing because they can be found in an assortment of colors, patterns, textures, and materials, but also because of the many ways they can be worn.

As summer approaches, scarves (yes, even the light-weight silk and linen ones) move to the back of our closets. Summer is a season in which we tend to "shed" clothes and only stick with the essentials. We become inclined to show more skin in an attempt to survive the sweltering heat of the summer sun and embrace summer fashions such as mini-skirts, short-shorts, jumpsuits, flip-flops, and (my personal favorite) sunglasses!

I have the perfect solution for this fashion conundrum! The Lariat! It gives the look, versatility, and appeal of a scarf, but without the bulk or bother. Lariats are very fashionable and fun to wear. Unlike a typical necklace, a Lariat does not have a clasp; rather, it is characterized by one long strand that can be tied or wrapped in a number of ways to create a variety of looks. Below I have demonstrated some of the ways to wear a Lariat, but the possibilities are endless!