| There are classic aviator scarf varieties also, which | | | | chafing because of its constant contact with the |
| are devoid of fringes and are equally appealing in look | | | | leather jacket. As to the reason why the color of the |
| as well as feel. However, they are slightly shorter and | | | | scarf is white, there are many theories but no definite |
| narrower than other aviator scarves. | | | | answers. A probable theory is that the aviator scarves |
| The great white aviator scarf! When someone thinks | | | | were also commonly worn as opera scarves so they |
| of a pilot flying an open-cockpit plane, the image that is | | | | had to be white to match a gentleman's formal black |
| automatically conjured is one of a guy wearing a white | | | | and white suit. |
| silk aviator scarf with a leather jacket. Indeed, the | | | | While no one knows the real story behind the color of |
| white silk scarf has achieved such an iconic status in | | | | choice, the white silk aviator scarf has indeed made a |
| the fashion world but its first use by flyers had | | | | mark in men's fashion so much so that not only |
| practical origins. | | | | aviators regard it as essential apparel but it is also |
| Because the cockpits were open, the wind would | | | | popular among motorcyclists and sports car drivers. |
| naturally blow down the neck of pilots. To ward off | | | | What's more, this type of scarf makes a great gift to |
| the wind, one option was to wear a jacket with a high, | | | | any gentleman because it complements a variety of |
| tight collar but this limited the motion of pilots. They | | | | jackets, including denim. |
| need to move their necks freely so they could look | | | | In buying this special scarf, the ideal length is six feet |
| around without difficulty. In addition, flying jackets are | | | | because remember it needs to be long enough for |
| typically made of leather that can cause chafing | | | | you to tie it around your neck several times and |
| around the neck. | | | | secure it. The classic scarf is non-fringed but there is |
| Wearing a scarf to cover the gap in the neck made | | | | also a variation with fringes, although some men find |
| much more sense. When this was decided, the search | | | | wearing this to be dandyish. |
| for the right fabric came next. A woolen scarf may | | | | Contrary to the widespread notion, aviator scarves |
| work against the cold wind but like leather it can also | | | | also come in other colors aside from white such as |
| cause chafing. A soft, smooth and tightly-woven fabric | | | | red, black and blue. Some even have logos and other |
| is a must and while there are many fabrics like that | | | | prints. Still, nothing beats the white silk aviator scarf for |
| today, back then the material could only be silk. | | | | that really classic look. |
| In addition, the silk fabric also protected the neck from | | | | |