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Compass Magazine, December 2002

Scarves and jerseys for a fashionable winter

This winter, use the simplest way to express your fashion style!

By Chen Lily / Translated by Gary Jenkins

       Taiwan' s winters are not really that cold, but you can still get away with wearing scarves and jerseys, and take advantage of the weather to stay in fashion. Put on a scarf long enough to drape on the floor, as well as a woolen jersey, thick enough to make you look like a bear, but also providing you with that simple, snug feeling!

Super long scarves
       Wearing a scarf feels like embracing a lover, so I really love scarves. This season, the fashion of long scarves has people smiling.

       For woolen scarves, there's Dolce & Gabbana, who sell thickly-knitted scarves which are about half the length of your lower leg. Missoni is also selling scarves that reach to the floor. Another brand, Moschino Cheap & Chic, has scarves with horizontal pictures like color-coordinated stripes, and there's Dries van Noten handmade embroidered scarves, which provide an amazingly detailed and beautiful look.

Thickly knitted jerseys
       Thickly knitted jerseys give a simple and warm feeling and, this winter, are one item of clothing really worth wearing, as they go well with jeans or soft woolen trousers and give a classy look! Victor & Rolf has recently released a two-person matching jersey set which is becoming popular. This autumn and winter, fashion statements are being made with a sapphire blue, checkered woolen coat with belt.

       Comme de Garcons' thickly knitted skivvies give a really original elegant touch. If you want that feminine touch, Philosophy's pure white overcoat is bound to change your mind, giving you a more tight-fitting appearance.

What you shouldn' t wear
       When wearing a scarf, you should remember that even though "long" is in fashion, it does not mean that those of you who are not particularly tall or have shorter legs look much less beautiful. On the contrary, it only looks slightly less suitable and a bit less tidy. Thickly knitted jerseys are also not really suitable for those who are large around the middle. That' s because thickly knitted clothes make it difficult to give off a more slender appearance. So, those that are on the heavy side will tend to look even heavier--don' t try!

       Lastly, although jerseys and scarves are a must for this season, don' t go showing off by wearing both of these items of clothing together, unless you'd like to end up looking like a big fat bear who's just taken a stumble!

 
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