| The aviator scarf has been around for a large chunk | | | | the tastes and preferences of the market. Just like |
| of history. They were originally made out of wool on | | | | other products, it comes in a variety of colors and |
| one side and then silk on the other. They get their | | | | designs. |
| name from the pilots who used to wear them out of | | | | Although the solid white is still quite popular, the aviator |
| the need for protection. It definitely did not start out as | | | | scarf can be purchased in black or brown or even |
| a fashion trend. | | | | with subtle prints. The availability of other colors makes |
| This type of scarf is usually cut at a length of six feet | | | | it easy to match the scarf with a range of outfits. The |
| long with a width of 10 inches. They were used to | | | | different colors also make it easier for both men and |
| prevent chafing at the pilot's neck caused by the | | | | women to wear these scarves. |
| leather flight suit. They were long because the ends | | | | In order to properly make use of the scarf, it should be |
| were used to clean the goggles. Oil can sometimes | | | | draped around the neck the same way a necklace |
| spill from the engine and block the view of the pilot. | | | | would be. The ends can be left hanging in front or |
| It was only after several years that the general | | | | looped around the neck the way other scarves are. |
| populace saw the fashion potential of the aviator scarf | | | | Some choose an in-between style and loop one end |
| and both men and women began to wear them. | | | | around the neck while the other end is left dangling in |
| Today, the aviator scarf is made out of silk to keep | | | | front. |
| the wearer comfortable. Gone are the days when | | | | For women, they can add a more feminine touch to |
| only pilots wear them. | | | | the scarf by embellishing it with a brooch or pin. |
| Since very few people actually fly rotary engine type | | | | Although this would have been unheard of, and even |
| planes, this particular kind of scarf actually transitioned | | | | dangerous, when the scarf was used by pilots, it is |
| as a trend rather than a part of a pilot's gear. As such, | | | | quite acceptable now that the scarf is used as a |
| the length has become more varied and can be | | | | fashion accessory more than anything else. |
| shortened to fit smaller sized individuals. | | | | History has been kind to this particular kind of scarf. It |
| Recent designs have taken this fashion development | | | | has been around for several generations and retained |
| into consideration and made aesthetic improvements. | | | | its status among the fashionable. It is the perfect for |
| Instead of one side being made out of wool, both sides | | | | both men and women because it is both elegant and |
| are now made out of silk fabric stitched together. | | | | masculine at the same time. |
| Although it is no longer as warm as before, it does | | | | Another advantage of the scarf is that it is thin enough |
| make up for it by high style. An advantage of this is | | | | to be stashed in a bag or pocket ready to be taken |
| that the scarf need not be reserved for the winter | | | | out and used as soon as the need arises. The scarf |
| season. It can be used anytime and for any occasion. | | | | can be used as an alternative to the necktie or even a |
| It used to be that the aviator scarf is made out of | | | | shawl for special occasions because it can certainly |
| white. However, this garment has transitioned to suit | | | | make a statement. |