When you think of the skull scarf, you can’t help but associate it with Alexander McQueen. After all, it was the legendary designer who popularized the piece and made it such a covetable item among celebrities and fashionistas. These days, you can score a skull scarf for as low as $5 at Amazon, thanks to cheap knock-offs and brands that capitalize on the skull’s popularity by producing their own interpretations of the iconic accessory.
Like any other scarf, you can rock the skull scarf however you want. But allow us to go a little deeper than that for today. A skull scarf, whether it’s a genuine Alexander McQueen creation or something from Collection XIIX, will always give off a dark and edgy vibe that is more punk and goth than sweet and feminine. So how do you wear such a piece without looking like a cliche?
Well, allow us to show you with these five simple tips we put together. These aren’t rules, but more like guidelines. You may or may not agree with them, and you’re free to break them whenever you want. However, we hope that by keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be able to enjoy a certain degree of panache whenever you sport your skull scarf.
1. Go with a colored skull scarf
Color, whether it’s pink, green, or blue, will neutralize the “darkness” of the skull. So that alone will already keep you from looking like a hard-core punk. Even if you wear an all-black outfit, if your skull scarf is bright and colorful, you’re not going to look as intimidating.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can’t wear the classic black or white skull scarf. Do so if you wish!
2. Go girly with a dress or skirt
This is probably the easiest trick in the book. Tone down the punk appeal by pairing your skull scarf with a dress. Nothing says feminine like a fabulous frock or a girly skirt.
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You can sport a strapless LBD or pair the scarf with a colored number, as long as it complements your look, you’re good to go.
3. Wear with colored separates
Now don’t get us wrong. You can wear the classic black or white skull scarf.
But to put a little bit of happy flavor into the piece, pair it with separates that have color. It can be a blue shirt, a poppy red jacket, or even a bright bag.
4. Glam Up
Like wearing a dress or skirt, you can tone down the edginess of a skull scarf by glamming it up to the hilt.
Rock your scarf with a pair of striking heels, gorgeous hair, and statement jewelry for flair. Just take a cue from Hilary Duff and Christina Aguilera.
5. Try the tailored look
If you don’t feel like putting on a girly outfit, why not try a tailored look with your skull scarf instead?
Nothing polishes up an outfit like a good ol’ classic blazer!
If you don’t have a skull scarf in your closet yet, feel free to grab these pieces from Alexander McQueen. You can also try the scarves from their 10th Anniversary collection, which are designed by artist Damien Hirst.
