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As with fashion in general, scarves we're used as a way of presenting ones social status.  Initially used within empires to define ones rank within the military, they then progress on to be a luxorious fashion statement.

From the 1800s, consumer habits began to emerge.  Underpaid workers would produce accessories for those who demanded respectability.  Scarves and shawls were essentials for the upper class.

From the early ninteenth Century Scarves and shawls were wrapped around the neck or passed over the shoulders. They would be made from plain or patterned silk, varying from different styles and weights.  Embroidered muslin and oriental designs were also desirable. The scarves are often clearly presented in paintings of royalty and upper class women.  They are draped in a series of scarves and shawls to show off their extravagant lifestyle.

The 20th Century is where fashion takes a dramatic change at dramatic speed.  With rationing in 1914 due to The Great War encourged citezens to 'make to and mend'. Knitted scarves were made and given to war veterans.

By 1960 head scarves became an iconic fashion statement.  By the early 21st Century, thin cotton scarves worn tightly around the neck was an iconic look worn by celebrities like Lindsay Lohan.  Now into the second decade of the 21st Century, there are numerous ways to wear scarves.  With the progression of modern day technology fashionistas can create blogs and invent innovative ideas and ways to style clothing including scarves.  This link shows a recent blog post showing versatile ways to wear a scarf. http://helloglow.co/how-to-tie-a-scarf/ .

 

References 

Eicher, Joanne B, Lise Skov, and Valerie Cumming. Berg Encyclopedia Of World Dress And Fashion. Oxford [etc.]: Berg, 2010. Print.

"The History Of Scarves: A Timeline". Scarves.net. N.p., 2012. Web. 2 Mar. 2016.