HATS, SCARVES

Women's hats and scarves from Naoko Studio are soft wool and fluffy yarn that settle around your face on the first frosty mornings. Smooth beanies, fluffy hats in pastel shades, caps, long scarves, wool neckerchiefs, light printed and lace scarves and gloves sit side by side here, many of them made as matching sets, down to gloves in exactly the same shade as the hat.

How do you match a hat, scarf and gloves?

The easiest way to match winter accessories is to choose a hat, scarf and gloves in the same yarn and the same colour, so the set looks effortless and considered at once. Several pieces in this category were designed together: a pale, frosty set comes as a hat, a scarf and gloves, and a deep merlot hat has its scarf in the identical shade. If you prefer a play of contrasts, pair one patterned piece, such as a striped scarf, with a plain hat in the colour of one of the stripes. A pastel set brightens a dark wool coat, while browns and ecru look beautiful against camel. Warm shapes for the colder months are gathered in women's coats, and the knits that sit best under a scarf live in jumpers and cardigans.

Which yarn is the warmest without feeling itchy?

The warmest and gentlest yarn against the skin is a soft, fluffy blend with wool, because it traps plenty of air and does not scratch. This kind of knit is light yet genuinely warm, which is why scarves and sets made from it feel like your favourite blanket. A fluffy yarn creates a delicate halo around the face and gives a hat the lightness of a cloud. A dense wool knit, on the other hand, is a sturdy everyday choice: it holds its shape, does not stretch after a few wears and stands up well to the wind.

Which hat suits your face shape and hair?

A round face is flattered by a hat with a taller, slouchier crown, while a long face suits a beanie with a wide turn-up that visually shortens the line of the forehead. A fluffy hat adds volume, so it balances delicate features and short hair beautifully. With long hair worn loose, a smooth beanie set slightly towards the back of the head works best, as it does not flatten the whole length. A cap frames the face and shields your eyes from the low winter sun, and it pairs naturally with a bun or a braid. If you wear a fringe, choose a soft knit without a tight ribbed band, which leaves fewer marks once the hat comes off.

How do you wear a light printed scarf in autumn and winter?

A light printed or lace scarf is worn in autumn and winter as a finishing accent rather than for warmth, knotted at the neck under an open coat or tucked into the collar of a jacket. Its print brings colour close to the face on grey days, while a plain wool coat or a chunky knit keeps the look calm around it. On milder days it can be tied to the handle of a bag or worn as a hair scarf, and in the evening it softens a simple dark top. Such scarves look lovely with shorter, relaxed layers from women's jackets.

How do you care for wool and knitted hats and scarves?

Wool and knitted hats and scarves keep their softness longest when you wash them rarely, by hand, in cool water with a gentle wool detergent. Instead of washing after every wear, simply air them overnight over a chair. While washing, do not rub or wring the knit: squeeze it gently, then press out the water in a towel. Dry flat, away from the radiator, and reshape the hat with your hands straight away. The care label of each piece always has the final say.

FAQ

Is a baseball cap warm enough for winter?

A baseball cap works in winter on dry, sunny days, when the peak shields your eyes from bright light reflected off the snow. It is best worn with a wide scarf that takes over protecting your neck and ears. On frosty, windy days a warm knitted beanie is the better choice.

How do you wear a wool neckerchief?

A wool neckerchief can be tied at the neck, draped over the shoulders or worn over the hair and knotted under the chin in a sixties mood. Over a coat it looks best folded into a triangle at the front, and with a jumper as a small scarf at the neckline. Earrings and delicate pieces from women's jewellery finish the look without competing with it.

Does a fluffy hat shed onto a coat?

Fluffy yarns may leave a few fibres during the first days of wear, especially on a dark coat. Choosing a hat in a shade close to your coat keeps any stray fibres invisible.

Which scarf goes with a chunky jumper?

A chunky jumper looks best with a finer, plain scarf or a neckerchief, because two heavy knits side by side can overwhelm the silhouette. With a roll neck, a scarf loosely draped over the shoulders is enough.

Where do you start when building a set of winter accessories?

Start with one set in the colour that matches the coat you wear most often, for example brown or ecru. Over time you can add single accents in pastels or stripes, and bags and smaller finishing touches are gathered in women's accessories. That way your women's hats and scarves come together with the rest of your winter wardrobe without a second thought.