The difference between a scarf and a stole.

With the onset of coolness, warm accessories are taken from the far shelves. They are not only functional, but also serve as a full-fledged part of a stylish look. To use them correctly, you need to understand the characteristics of each item. And the greatest difficulty is usually the question of how a scarf differs from a stole.

Definitions

Scarf is a wardrobe item for men and women, which is a fairly long piece of fabric. It can be made of various materials: wool, silk, cotton, etc. The scarf is decorated with tassels, fringes, pom-poms, Aran weaves, prints, less often beads, sequins, rhinestones.

Scarf

The stole is also an accessory for men and women. It is a kind of scarf made in the shape of a rectangle with a short side of at least 0.5 m and a length of 2 m or more. The most popular ornaments of stoles are tassels, ombre effect (transition from dark to light color) and various ornaments, which can be located both throughout the canvas and in sections.

Stole

Comparison

The main distinguishing feature of a stole, in addition to size, is the material: it is always quite thin and soft. The most popular fabrics are cashmere, linen, and viscose. Initially, the stole was an exceptionally warm product, but nowadays it is often made of silk, satin, etc.

The difference between a scarf and a stole partly lies in the specifics of the use of each of them in images. So, when choosing a functional warming accessory, preference is usually given to a knitted scarf. Wrapped around the neck one or more times, it provides reliable protection from wind and frost. The stole is usually used for decorative purposes. Its soft fabric creates beautiful draperies, which allows you to make the accessory part of not only everyday but also evening look.

Due to the rather large width of the stole, they can replace a demi-season headdress. A scarf is most often not suitable for such purposes, since they cannot completely cover the head.

Table

To see the difference between a scarf and a stole, the table will help.

Scarf Stole
Type of neck accessoryA kind of scarf
Has a longer length than a stoleHas a wider width than a scarf
It is made of materials of different texture and densityIt is made of thin and soft fabrics
Warms betterMore often used as a decorative detail of the image
Almost always used as a neck accessoryCan be used instead of a headdress
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