How to Select a GAIL TOMA Scarf
A gift for you or someone else.
When selecting a scarf keep in mind that often the first scarf we are drawn to is often the best choice. A scarf, while a luxurious pleasure is always a practical investment. When taken care of, a good scarf should last a lifetime so unless you need a specific cover for an outfit respond to the piece itself and you will get a lot of wear out if during three to four seasons!
Shopping on the web can be oh so convenient but often confusing. While we wish we could be thee in person for you, we hope that this three-step approach makes selecting a GAIL TOMA scarf for yourself or as a gift a seamless decision.
Step 1: Select the Scarf Body Type
Step 2: Decide upon a Print or a Solid Color
Step 3: Finalize your selection by adding or not adding trims
Step 4: Scarf Buckle?
Step 1: Select a Scarf Body Type
What style?
A Classic Scarf
A Scharfe`
An S-Scharfe`
A Glamour Scarf
A Glamour Scharfe`
A Glamour Three In One
Ostrich or Feather
A Grosgrain Collection Three In One or an Scharfe`
An Organza Shrug or Reversible
Pareo
PLUS Size
Begin, by asking yourself& Is the receiver a scarf aficionado already? Consider how well you know them. If you know they are scarf enthusiasts and or if you barely know them, a Classic Scarf is always a sure bet. This piece is timeless and is widely appreciated. It can be worn or framed as a piece of art. For the inexperienced scarf wearer, an scharfe`"!is the ultimate gift solution. They are easy to wear, multi functional and a perfect first time scarf for the inexperienced knot maker or first time scarf wearer.
On the other hand, if you know them well, consider their lifestyle and personal style. Choose from one of the Scarf Body Types and move on to select a pattern or a solid, a trim or untrimmed and leave the rest to us.
Scarf Body Types
The Classic Scarf
The Classic Scarf is timeless, contemporary and great for scarf enthusiasts as well as a safe bet if you don't know this wearer well. Always a great pick!
Pair with a Scarf Buckle for all these reasons; no scarf knotting necessary, easy to make belt, substitute for a piece of jewelry or for just a fresh and contemporary fashion accent. Slide your scarf through the center bar of your buckle pulling it under and over and you have a neck scarf, a necklace or a belt. Offered in small, large rectangle tort, reversible bold retro black and white circle, black and ruby rhinestone rectangles. |
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The Scharfe
The Scharfe` is perfect for first time scarf wearers of all ages and particularly a great scarf introduction to younger wearers. For the first time scarf wearer, pair a scarf buckle with a classic scarf for easy to wear solutions or& introduce them to the Scharfe`
The Scharfe` is a seamless solution for the inexperienced scarf wearer who appreciates stylish convertibility and ease in wearing. Travel lovers or weekend travelers who strive to pack lightly and need to layer will love this wardrobe stretcher.
For the many women who find knot making a hassle or simply put they don t know what to do with a scarf, the Scharfe` is the perfect solution for them. For women juggling lifestyles and multitasking who need to be put together in a flash without any effort the Scharfe` is a fabulous stylish solution. This piece expands and reinvents your wardrobe giving you all the benefits of the Classic Scarf while giving you the benefits of the coverlet. An instruction card is included with each piece. Keep in mind some patterns are not offered in Scharfe` styles because too much of the imagery needs to be cut away for the neck opening detracting from the pattern. Pair your Scharfe` with a Scarf Buckle for the finishing touch of a fresh and contemporary fashion accent. |
The Scharfe Collection
Kelly Ribbon Scharfe
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The S-Scharfe
The S-Scharfe`
is as terrific as its partner The Scharfe` with the added benefit of being a fashionable alternate to the little sweater.
The S-Scharfe` is a great cover for sleeveless and strapless tops and dresses jacket or as an overlay for a skinny mini wrapped around her waist over leggings. S-Scharfes` can be worn daytime, at the office, to dinner or to a special occasion. If you are deciding between the Scharfe` and S-Scharfe` keep in mind that the S-Scharfe` converts to the Classic Scarf but involves a tad more effort and skill. Also the S-Scharfe` can be worn both casually and dressy vs. the Scharfe` is better suited for more casual styles.
The Glamour Collection
Feathers and Ostrich in styles from Scarf's, Scharfe`, to Three in Ones make these statement pieces reflect the style of the wearer. These pieces in themselves are elegant, whimsical and head turners, taking the wearer from daytime to evening to ski wear. Perfectly paired with a blazer, a coat, ski jacket, a pair of jeans, daytime pants, dressy pants, a little black dress or an evening gown these versatile investment pieces are ideal for the woman who wants to look and feel dazzling whether she is off to a meeting, the office, an evening out or to a special occasion.
When selecting a piece from the Glamour Collection, remember to begin by selecting the body type first, the scarf, the scharfe` or Three in One. Keep in mind that the in the case of the Three In One, wearing this piece as a cape makes for the perfect accompaniment to a black tie occasion giving elegance and sophistication and femininity to any style outfit. Then consider the trim and the personality of the wearer. Feather vs. ostrich? Feather is a quieter head turner while ostrich is reserved for the truly confident women who enjoy an audience. These unique pieces finish a pair of jeans off with flair and style and bring out the inner style of the wearer. Pairing a turtleneck or a camisole with a three in one in any style with a pair of jeans will look different on every wearer. Whether your wardrobe is mainly monochromatic all black and more black, color accents bring your face to life. |
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Ostrich or Feather
Feathers, ostrich, satin, moire, grosgrain all have to do with personality and style. For the confident women who enjoys turning heads, ostrich scarves, scharfe` or three in one are perfect fits taking the wearer from a pair of jeans to black tie as well as perfect fits as coat or blazer scarves in cooler weather. Scharfes` are great for resort or travel to dress up in the evening or layer for warmth. Adds attitude, glamour and personality! Great for women, or chics with their own flair and style.
While ostrich is a head turner, feathers dazzle and are perfect for a more every day lifestyle as well as eveningwear and coat layering. Feather scarves, three in ones and scharfes` make you ready for almost every occasion and popular with younger women and older women. Feather trim is quieter yet relays elegance and fun. It is the perfect accent for a special occasion or great for updating and expanding an existing wardrobe. |
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The Grosgrain Ribbon Collection trims a Three In One and Scharfe` with rich grosgrains.
This Three In One is a fresh, new, contemporary classic with a hint of preppy. Terrific worn in Classic Scarf styles with the added shrug feature this scarf is a have got to have for most lifestyles. Stylish and practical the Shrug makes for a great substitute for a sweater or a jacket. Season less and perfect for air conditioning this is a great travel companion. This piece can be worn as a neat shawl, shrug, triangle and blouse halter, bathing suit cover for minis, triangle hip wrap, belt, neck scarf and more. Whether you wear your Scharfe` in a classic scarf style or as its most popular style, the Shrug you will pull any outfit together. Best suitable for jeans, pants, little skirts, over bathing suits and sleeveless and strapless dresses.
The Ribbon Scharfe` has added trim and adapters enlarging the Classic Scharfe` and giving you the option to wear it as the coverlet, classic scarf style and as a blouse or a Neat Shawl. Pack this piece and you have a shawl, neck scarf, triangle halter, bathing suit covers for minis, a blouse, coverlet and a great fashion accessory triangle hip wrap over jeans, pants or a little skirt. |
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The Organza Shrug
Is perfect for an evening out, dinner party, a special occasion or bridal event (mother of the bride, bride or attendant). Black is always elegant and practical however, chocolate, cocoa, silver are classic basics as well. Color is always a way white is a special order. |
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Silk Pareo
A terrific wardrobe addition for poolside or resort travelers. Wrap a pareo around your waist as a skirt over your bathing suit or around your neck as a dress and knot, add a belt and you are set to go to lunch or town. For longevity, wear after you and your sunscreen are thoroughly dry. Great for travelers, club members or pool parties. |
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PLUS Size
New to our collection is a full cut Three In One, making for a fuller convertible shawl, cape or shrug. This piece has a longer and slightly wider cut sleeve and longer back resting beneath the hip line. Plus sizes are available in stock items for the Organza Collection. Special orders for the equestrian and solids are available upon request. Please allow for 4 weeks for special orders.
Step 2: Select a Pattern or Solid that is a just the thing for the wearer.
Pattern
Imagery, colors, personalities and style are important factors to consider. For example if you nature, the outdoors, love to surround yourself with flowers or love to garden, a scarf from the Floral Collection is always a winning match. If you are all about fun, celebrating and adventure select a Martini in your most complementary flavor. However, if you are more chic, contemplative, or moved by girl power than the uniqueness of the Women's collection is the perfect fit.
Solids
Solids are great neutrals complementing most wardrobes. If you are investing in one piece and your wardrobe is mainly prints a solid is a practical accent piece you will get a lot of mileage out of. Consider the Ballerina Three in One in Blush Pink accented with Silk Black Taffeta and The Organza Shrug Collection.
GAIL TOMA Patterns: Women Collection; Floral Collection; Pure Fun Martini Collection
Women Collection
Chic
Contemporary chic young in spirit Perfect gift solution for and from girlfriend-to-girlfriend, mother to daughter, sister to sister, sister in law to sister in law. Cobalt blues, black accented by an entire lipstick palette that can accompany any outfit and highlight any complexion, particularly wonderful for blondes or dark brunette to black haired women.
Beach Girl
Fuchsia, Greens great for young hip stylish girls of all ages. Terrific for less traditional scarf wearers who will wear this 17î pattern as a head scarf, kerchief, gypsy style, headband, wristlet, Pocket Square, and neck scarf. Great for young girl as well as for those who are young at heart! Good for all colorings.
Essence of Style
Perfect for sophisticates to hip, funky, color lovers, or tropical lovers, reflects the variety of style amongst women, wide color palette accents This rectangle shape is great for coats, wraps, beach covers and complements blondes as well as brunettes.
Floral Collection
Lovers of nature, flowers, the outdoors, travel and destinations these prints are great for all styles particularly classic, traditional, nature lovers, color lovers Amaryllis
Greens, Reds, Pinks and Whites make great accents for women of all complexions and hair colors; however, it is flawless for red head and silver heads. When selecting Amaryllis Grosgrain the Santa Fe Ribbon is the best choice for red heads and brunettes and the Lime Logo is the best choice for Silver heads and blondes.
Kelly Flower
Black & White with a poignant accent of green. A great companion for black and white lovers, perfect for women of all style and ages, updated contemporaries, classics, preppies, sophisticates, to funky.
Martini Collection
Lovers of great color, shape, fun, spirited with a love to party! The Martini Collection is the perfect commemoration gift for the celebration of a fabulous wedding.
The Dirty Martini is best suited for women who are fans of basic black! This is a great choice to complement a black wardrobe for both older and younger women, funky to classic styles. The color accents accentuate a rainbow of colors. Great for women of all colorings.
The Sapphire Martini teal is a favorite amongst red heads while the chartreuse is great for brunettes, and the Blueberry blondes to brunettes.
Step 3 Trim or Untrimmed
Luxurious trims from grosgrain ribbon, moire, satin, taffeta, feather and ostrich give added distinction to the GAIL TOMA line.
Personal Style
While fashion and trends are exciting and entertaining, understanding your sense of style is an inner gift and some of us experiment with style, others remain loyal to one look and then there are those who really do not know where to begin so don't at all. Style comes from awareness and an openness to be expressive. It comes from within and can reflect attitude, lifestyle, aspiration and self-image.
Some style magnets are hip, classic, happening, town, country, or town and country, outdoorsy, elegant, smart, urbane, trendy, or just well turned out. When selecting a scarf for yourself or another, take into account the receivers traits, lifestyle and interests.
Consider their possible Styles and find out whether trim is a must!
The Juggler/Casual - No Frills
We have found that for the women who sees her lifestyle as all about casual practical stay at home or at the office mode; she is most apt to put little focus into fashion let alone accessorizing. However, with a simple scarf, or an scharfe`"! she would be put together with the ease and comfort her lifestyle demands and look and feel fabulous. These introductions may be the perfect catalysts to help her give herself the attention she deserves and bring out her inner beauty and style. For the first scarf, we recommend selecting untrimmed styles. Feather and Ostrich are no no's here!
Best picks include Classic Scarves and Classic Scharfes`"! or S-Scharfe`"! and Ribbon Three in Ones. Best picks for trims include grosgrain, moire, satin, taffetas and pleated ribbons.
The Traditionalist
A classic and sophisticated women, she reflects a timeless mode. Being a traditionalist is all about appreciating longevity, elegance, and taste with an appreciation for quality. Lifestyles and interests may vary but the Traditionalist often takes pride in having a timeless taste bud and looking appropriate but stylish at all times. Classic Scarves in any pattern work well, Ribbon Three In Ones, Organza Shrugs and Pareo's are the best picks.
Best picks for trim include grosgrain ribbon, satins, taffetas, moire, and jacquards.
The Stylish Traditionalist
This Stylish traditionalist enjoys fashion updates, loves to step out, express some flair and getting dressed for an occasion. Select a Classic Scarf, an S-Scharfe`"!, A Three in One. Recommended picks for trims include grosgrain, moire, satin, taffetas, pleated ribbons plus feather and ostrich.
Trendy - Fashion Forward Fashion Lover
All scarves work for the Fashionista. On top of the fashion reports, she is stylish and current and ready to go with panache all her own. While lifestyles vary, Fashionistas love to be out and to be seen. While she can do wonders with a Classic Scarf, and loves to experiment we recommend the versatility of the Scharfe`, S-Scharfe`, a Three in One or a Pareo something new she can play with. Any trim is a good idea and particularly feathers and ostrich, as this gal doesn't mind turning heads. The Organza Shrug in basic black would be a great investment piece for pieces already in her wardrobe or for a special occasion.
City Slicker
City dressing is often regional, however fashion, trends and color typically play a greater role in urbane women's self-expression. In many cities, neighborhoods have unspoken dress codes. From the traditionalist to the Trend Setter, Fashionista to the Funky anything goes. Lifestyle and profession dictate dress as well as the great diversity of the women themselves. For example in NYC, black is always a color of choice; from there you add your own style and lifestyle. A full menu of GAIL TOMA scarves is appropriate for most any occasion.
Funky
She has a real sense of self. With her own flair to dressing, she can take a Classic Scarf and turn it into a cool gypsy head band, alternate for a piece of jewelry making an outfit truly unique. She looks put together in her own eclectic and stylish way. She portrays a sense of inner confidence and personal style all her own. We recommend Classic Scarves from the Women Collection, Scharfe`, Three in Ones particularly in feather trims. Avoid selecting Grosgrain trims, Pareo's and Organza Shrugs.
Town and Country
Often traveling between a city to the country or to the beach, this woman always seems to be accessorized just right. With a hint of fashion to her look, she seems fresh and contemporary yet ready to go. Always dressed just right she makes dressing look effortless but stylish. Typically her lifestyle entails a wardrobe that works both for city life and a relaxed weekend so she could use anything from a Classic Scarf, Scharfe` Three in One, Organza Shrug to a Pareo. Pick the trim you think suits her mood. Think pack lightly here.
Voilà! You are done!
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