Blanket scarfs are so cozy, aren’t they? They’re also huge so I almost passed up on this trend because I thought it would weigh me down. Jean from Extra Petite convinced me to give it a try, though, when she posted her video showing a few different ways to style to it. She’s actually about an inch shorter than me (while her style sense is miles above mine) so I figured if she can make it work then so could I. Her video is really helpful so even if you’re not a shorty like me, I would recommend it. I’ve found that the trick is not only in the fold (fold it in half first) but also in rolling it a few times so it isn’t quite as long. All that folding and rolling does leave it feeling a bit bulky so I usually save the blanket scarf for those really cold days when I need the extra warmth.
Nick worked from home one day last week so we went out for lunch together and this is what I wore. It started out pretty chilly but then warmed up as the sun worked its magic so I ended up ditching the scarf in the car while we ran errands. Then I spilled coffee on my shirt. Luckily I still had the vest to cover it up!
I told Nick to get a picture of me throwing the leaves up in the air. This is the best we could get!
Me: Are you ready? Nick: Yeah, ready when you are.
Clearly he wasn’t quite ready but that’s okay; it’s still a pretty cute little picture. You’ll just have to imagine the leaves swirling around my head like a scene from a movie.
Sweater: Gap Outlet | Vest: Old Navy | Scarf: Etsy | Jeans: Banana Republic | Boots: Steve Madden | Necklace: via Francesca’s
Linkups: Confident Twosday | Let it Shine
girl you look amazing and i think the scarf looks AWESOME on you!!!!
I love a good blanket scarf! I am super tall but they can still feel overwhelming so I enjoyed reading this!
Super cute look! I love a blanket scarf and am short too! They can be a little bulky but I only pull it out when I actually need the warmth and don’t care about the bulk! Love that little white puffer vest too!
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Thanks for posting this. I moved here from Miami last year ..so blanket scarves, while I love them , I dont know how to quite fold/wear it. BTW..you look great in yours.
Leslie, you should definitely check out the video I linked to; she demonstrates several really cute ways to wear blanket scarves. I really was afraid of them until I saw that video!
I’m short too and I love a good blanket scarf!
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Your scarf is super cute! I love the colors in the plaid. We might be the same height (I’m 5’3″), and blanket scarves definitely look huge on me. My love for them outweighs the cons, so I keep wearing them. 🙂
Rebecca, I didn’t realize you were only 5’3″! You always look much taller in your photos. I’m 5’1″ on a good day so just a few inches shorter, and I know if I can make the blanket scarf work then you can, too!
As always another perfect outfit! Are those the Steve Madden intyce boots? If they are those boots are one of the best boots they make. You should buy the Steve Madden insight boots. They are the newer version of the Only difference is the wedge is an inch higher
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Aidan, they are the Intyce boots! I’ve had them for years now, as you can probably tell by their condition (I need to polish them), and I love them so much. I haven’t seen the Insight boots but I’m definitely intrigued. This short girl loves her heels.
You should go for it and buy those insight boots in brown while they are still 50% off.