US20090126078A1 - Convertible scarf - Google Patents

Abstract

A multi-piece convertible scarf. An inner head-scarf and an outer shoulder-scarf that can be styled separately or connectively to provide multiple styles in an all-in-one fashion.

Description

REFERENCES
• U.S. Pat. No. 6,226,799 to Barry Lane discloses an improved scarf comprising a back portion having an upper end and a lower end where the chest portion is integrally connected relative to the upper end of the back portion and the neck portion is integrally connected to the chest portion thereby providing coverage of a person's neck, upper chest and back without a conventional knot.
• U.S. Pat. No. 6,032,292 provides an improved bandanna or scarf formed with holding elements thereon, including a number of flexible layers which provide protection from the elements. A top portion of the improved bandanna or scarf may include elastic elements to aid in securing the bandanna or scarf in place on the nose of a wearer, or may have a pair of drawstrings with locking elements to enable the bandanna or scarf to be adjustably tightened when wearing. The drawstrings may also include loops for supporting glasses thereon.
• U.S. Pat. No. 4,942,627 describes articles of clothing, and more particularly scarves. The scarf provides for the use of a substantially elongated body having a square portion and a rectangular portion integrally connected to each other. A loop is formed in a free end of the rectangular portion, through which corners of the square portion are pulled to tie a scarf of various modes and loops. The scarf remains tied, without the use of pins, broaches or other securing means.
• U.S. Pat. No. 4,468,818 teaches a head scarf construction embodying the cooperation of a ply of fabric in a triangulated shape and a stiffened triangulated component connected in positions to bring the base margins of the triangles into alignment, the addition of surface decorations for the triangulated shapes to develop simulations of birds or animals, and tie elements for securing the scarf to the wearer's head.
BACKGROUND
• All references cited in this specification, and their references, are incorporated by reference herein where appropriate for teachings of additional or alternative details, features, and/or technical background.
• Disclosed is a multi-piece scarf having one or more fasteners that make it convertible to multiple styles of wearing the scarf.
• Wearing a scarf can serve multiple purposes. In addition to keeping the body warm, or hiding the signs of aging around the neck, for example, it can extend the versatility of a woman's wardrobe fashion-wise. A scarf conveys an individual's personality and interests as well, including political and/or religious statements in some countries.
• There have been scarves and scarf-related designs previously patented, and these conventional scarves usually comprise a single piece of material having a square, rectangular, or triangular configuration. In U.S. Pat. No. 7,231,670, Lilly Y. Chang describes a scarf which can be worn as a neck-ware apparel, headdress, a hat band and as a shawl of body rap. The scarf, labeled as10, is shown in FIG.1-a.As described in the same patent,scarf10 has afirst portion13, asecond portion15, athird portion17 and afourth portion19. Thefirst portion13,second portion15 andthird portion17 are integrally connected together. Thefirst portion13 comprises a large fan-shaped flap (A, B, C). Thesecond portion15 comprises an elongated neckband which may be rectangular in shape. Thethird portion17 comprises a small fan-shaped flap (D, E). Thefourth portion19 comprises a first loop portion F and a second loop portion G, in combination a tubular loop portion, made of a material the same as or different from any of the first throughthird portions13 to17 ofscarf10. First loop portion F (19) is shown in front viewFIG. 2-a and second loop portion G (21) is shown in rear view FIG.1-b.
• The tubular loop may be flattened and sewn onto thescarf10 between thesecond portion15 andthird portion17, so that the first loop portion F is attached to the front portion of the scarf and the second loop portion G is attached to the back portion of the scarf, thus cinching the small flap of thethird portion17 into a fan shape and providing a tubular loop to secure the tied scarf, as shown inFIG. 2.Scarf10 is double-sided and reversible and can be made into different sizes in order to cover different parts of the body, as shown in FIGS.3-ato3-c.
• In order to achieve the look as shown in FIG.3-a,the user takes the large flap of thefirst portion13 at corner B, lets corner A drop down, pulls the large flap through the back of thetubular loop19 from the bottom until comers A and C are as shown in FIG.3-a.Both the small and large flaps are then fanned.
• In FIG.3-b,scarf10 is used both as a head cover as well as achest scarf10′ while in FIG.3-c,the scarf is used only as ahead scarf10.
• The present disclosure improves upon the design of existing scarves by providing an all-in-one scarf that fits different needs with many different styles.
SUMMARY
• Aspects disclosed herein include
• • a convertible scarf comprising an inner head-scarf having fasteners; an outer shoulder-scarf having fasteners and openings capable of engaging the fasteners of the inner scarf; wherein the inner head-scarf has ties capable of being tied into a knot above the head and below the chin; and wherein the outer shoulder-scarf is capable of being attached to the inner head-scarf. The fasteners comprise buttons and buttonholes.
  • a convertible scarf comprising an inner scarf having a main portion, a convex portion at one end of the main portion of the inner scarf and a left and right ties at opposite end to the convex portion of the main portion of the inner scarf; an outer scarf having a main portion, a concave portion at one end of the main portion of the outer scarf and a convex portion at opposite end to the concave portion of the main portion of the outer scarf; the main portion of the inner scarf having fasteners that can engage with openings provided on the outer scarf; the main portion of the outer scarf having fasteners and openings that can engage with fasteners provided on the inner scarf; wherein the inner scarf covers the head and neck of a user; and wherein the outer scarf covers the shoulder and chest of the user.
  • a convertible scarf comprising an inner head-scarf having fasteners; an outer shoulder-scarf having fasteners and openings capable of engaging the fasteners of the inner head-scarf; a headband that runs across a portion of the inner head-scarf; wherein the inner head-scarf has ties capable of being tied into a knot above the head and below the chin; and wherein the outer shoulder-scarf has straps capable of being attached to the inner head-scarf and/or the outer shoulder-scarf.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
• FIGS. 1-3cshow a conventional scarf and use thereof according to prior art.
• FIGS. 4-4bshow an embodiment of a multi-piece scarf having one or more fasteners that make it convertible to multiple styles of wearing the scarf.
• FIGS. 5a-5bshow an aspect of Style-1 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed.
• FIGS. 6a-6eshow an aspect of Style-2 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed.
• FIGS. 7a-7fshow an aspect of Style-3 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed.
• FIGS. 8a-8fshow an aspect of Style-4 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed.
• FIGS. 9a-9eshow an aspect of Style-5 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed.
• FIGS. 10a-10cshow an aspect of Style-6 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed.
• FIG. 11ashows an embodiment of a second inner scarf having a hood-like enclosure formed into the inner scarf ofFIG. 4a.
• FIG. 11bshows an embodiment of a second outer scarf having straps and two openings for securing the scarves.
• FIGS. 12a-12ceshow an aspect of Style-7 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed inFIGS. 11aand11b.
• FIGS. 13a-13dshow an aspect of Style-8 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed inFIGS. 11aand11b.
• FIG. 13eshows an aspect of Style-9 of a multi-piece scarf presently disclosed inFIGS. 11aand11b.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
• In embodiments there is illustrated:
• • a multi-piece scarf having one or more fasteners that make it convertible to multiple styles of wearing the scarf. The scarf utilizes judiciously located fasteners that enable the user to wear different styles in an all-in-one fashion.
• In one embodiment, the multi-piece scarf comprises an inner scarf, or a head-scarf100 and an outer scarf, or a shoulder-scarf200 as shown inFIGS. 4aand4b,respectively. Theinner scarf100 is generally used to cover the head and neck of a user, while theouter scarf200 is used to cover the shoulder and chest of the user, as depicted in Styles1-6 shown inFIGS. 5a-10c.Both theinner scarf100 and theouter scarf200 have fasteners which enable one to be attached to the other in various ways to affect the desired fashionable styles, as explained in more detail later.
• In another embodiment, theinner scarf100 further comprises amain portion110 andelongate portions120 and125 as shown inFIG. 4a.Themain portion110 has square dimensions a from about 21 to 23 inches on a side with a convex front-side113. Convex front-side113 substantially matches the concave213 back-side ofouter scarf200 shown inFIG. 4bas described below. Theelongate portions120 and125 have a length l from about 12 to 20 inches and a width w from about 2 inches to 5 inches.Inner scarf100 comprises a material, usually a fashion fabric, suitable for wearing around the head and shoulders.Portion115 ofinner scarf100 shows schematically fashionable embroidery that may suit the preferences of the user of the scarf.
• In another embodiment of the present disclosure, theouter scarf200 further comprises amain portion210 formed into a shape further comprising aconcave portion213, a convex portion223 and sides b, as shown inFIG. 4b.Theconcave portion213 and the convex portion223 define themain portion210 between two radii R₁and R₂and the included angle a shown inFIG. 4b.The included angle a is between about 40 and 50 degrees. The arcs subtended by radii R₁and R₂form theconvex portion217 and theconcave portion213, respectively, of themain portion210 of theouter scarf200, while the portions of the same radii form the angled straight sides b of theouter scarf200 as shown in the sameFIG. 4b.The radii R₁and R₂ofFIG. 4bare superimposed onFIG. 4ato conveniently show how the convex portion113 ofinner scarf100 match, or fit, the concave portion ofouter scarf200. Radius R₁is between about 61 to 63 inches and radius R₂between about 39 to 41 inches, thus yielding sides b from about 21 to 23 inches. The preferred over-all dimensions of theouter scarf200 are, therefore, from about 21 to 23 inches on all sides, including theconcave portion213, except for the lower convex side c, which has a curvilinear length from about 39 inches to 41 inches. It will be understood that other dimensions may also be used to suit the needs of the user.
• In an aspect of an embodiment disclosed inFIG. 4a,theinner scarf100 hasfasteners130 and140, as shown in the sameFIG. 4a.It is preferred that the fastener is a button, though other fastening means may include hooks, snaps, loops and Velcro®.Buttons130 and140 are sewn into themain portion110 along the central longitudinal axis h ofinner scarf100 at a distance m from about 5 to 7 inches, and en from about 8 to 10 inches from the top edge of theinner scarf100, as shown inFIG. 4a,respectively.
• In another aspect of an embodiment disclosed inFIG. 4b,theouter scarf200 hasfasteners220,230 and240, as shown in the sameFIG. 4b.Preferably,buttons220 and230 are fastened into themain portion210 along the right edge ofouter scarf200 at a distance q from about 6 to 8 inches, and r from about 13 to 16 inches, respectively, from the top right corner E_rof theouter scarf200, as shown inFIG. 4b.Button240 is fastened to the reverse side of the outer scarf200 (that is, hidden from the front side) at a distance s from about 10 to 12 inches from the top left corner E_lof theouter scarf200, also shown inFIG. 4b.
• In still another aspect, theouter scarf200 providesopenings215,225,235 and245 along theconcave portion213 proximal to the top right corner E_r, as well asopenings255,265 and275 along the side edge b starting from the top left corner E_l, as shown in FIG. b.Openings215,225,235 and245 are formed starting from the top right corner E_rof theouter scarf200 at a spacing of t from about 1 to about 4 inches between them, while theopenings255,265 and275 along the side edge b are formed starting from the top left corner E_lat a spacing of u from about 6 to about 8 inches between them.Openings215,225,235 and245, and255,265 and275 serve as buttonholes forbuttons130,140,220,230 and240, depending upon the style that is formed as shown inFIGS. 5a-10c,as will be disclosed in more detail below. It will be understood that other fasteners such as snaps, loops, Velcro® and pins may also be used though the advantages of using buttons will be evident to those skilled in the art as shown below.
• FIGS. 5a-5fshow the forming of Style-1 of the present disclosure. Style-1 is fashioned by first placinginner scarf100 over the head withelongate portions120 and125 falling evenly over the shoulders to the chest of the user as shown inFIG. 5a.Elongate portions120 and125 are preferably stretch knit ties which can be stretched as needed and tied together though they can also be non-stretch, or woven fabric ties. These can also be non-sretch or woven fabric ties. Accordingly, user inFIG. 5bties120 and125 into aknot150 at the nape of the neck, better seen inFIG. 5c.The user then gathers the fabric ofinner scarf100 and ties anotherknot150′ above theprevious knot150, again at the nape of the neck as shown inFIG. 5dNext, the user inFIG. 5etakes the remaining loose fabric113 hanging belowtie120 and hides it by tucking it under125. The finished look of Style-1 inFIG. 5fforms the base for the next five styles.
• With theinner scarf100 secured on the head as a base for the next Style-2, the user holds themain fabric portion210 of theouter scarf200 with top openings, hereafter referred to asbuttonholes215,225,235 and245 to the left of the user as shown inFIG. 6a.The user now holdsbutton240, which is hidden on the reverse side offabric210, with the right hand, and any one of thebuttonholes215,225,235 and245 with the left hand as shown inFIG. 6b.Next, the user insertsbutton240 into one of the buttonholes, say245, as required to secure theouter scarf200 around the neck, as shown inFIG. 6c.FIG. 6dand6eshow the Style-2 look enhanced by theinner scarf100 on the head and theouter scarf200 around the front of the neck and chest while the loose ends of210 drape freely at the back.
• Style-3 shown inFIG. 7fis achieved by performing the steps shown inFIGS. 7a-7ewith the following instructions (the indicated directions below, i.e., left, right, back and front, are from the user's vantage point in the Figures):
• • FIG. 7a:Withinner scarf100 secured on the head, choose one of thebuttonholes215,225,235 and245 onouter scarf200 and place it aroundbutton130. Allow themain portion210 ofouter scarf200 to hang on the back.
  • FIG. 7b:Bring the remaining portion of theouter scarf200 around the front of the neck and again to the back of the head.Place buttonhole255 aroundbutton130 ofinner scarf100. Allow the right side ofouter scarf200 to hang at the back on top of the left side, as viewed by the user.
  • FIG. 7c.On theouter scarf200,place buttonhole265—which is on the right side of the outer scarf as viewed by the user—aroundbutton220—which is on the left side of theouter scarf200, as viewed by the user.
  • FIG. 7d:On theouter scarf200,place buttonhole275—which is on the right side of theouter scarf200—aroundbutton230—which is on the left side of theouter scarf200. The back of theouter scarf200 is now secured around the head and neck.
  • FIG. 7e:Finish by stylingouter scarf200 around the neck.
  • FIG. 7f:Nowinner scarf100 andouter scarf200 are secured to each other and around the head and neck, thus fashioning the Style-3 in an aspect of the present disclosure.
• Style-4 shown inFIG. 8eand8fis achieved by performing the steps shown inFIGS. 8a-8das follows:
• • FIG. 8a:First, form the back ofouter scarf200 by insertingbutton220 intobuttonhole265 andbutton230 intobuttonhole275. Withinner scarf100 secured on the head, slipouter scarf200 over the head so that the outer scarf drapes around the neck and upper chest and buttonholes215,225,235 and245 run across the top ofouter scarf200.
  • FIG. 8b:Choose any one of thebuttonholes215,225,235 and245.
  • FIG. 8c:Insert button140 into one of the buttonholes chosen in the previous step.
  • FIG. 8dInsert button140 intobuttonhole255.
  • FIG. 8e:Style the front ofouter scarf200 around the neck and upper chest.
  • FIG. 8f:Finish by stylingouter scarf200 at the back. Nowinner scarf100 andouter scarf200 are secured to each other and around the head and neck. It will be noted that in Style-3, the concave portion223 ofouter scarf200 covers more of the neck than with Style-4 Style-3 tends to cover more of the neck than Style-4 because Style-3 drapes down from a higher position on the inner scarf, but ultimately the amount of neck that is covered depends on which buttonhole you choose along the top of the outer scarf. The further in the buttonhole is from the top left side (user's vantage point) of the outer scarf, the tighter the fit and therefore the more neck that is covered.
• Style-5 shown inFIG. 9eis achieved by performing the steps shown inFIGS. 9a-9das follows:
• • FIG. 9a:Secureinner scarf100 on the head by tying be-ends120 and125 into a knot under the chin.
  • FIG. 9b:Button the back ofouter scarf200 by insertingbutton220 intobuttonhole265, andbutton230 intobuttonhole275. Slipouter scarf200 over the head so that it drapes around the neck and upper chest and so thatbuttonholes215,225,235 and245 run across the top. Choose any one of the buttonholes for the next step.
  • FIG. 9c:Insert button130 of theinner scarf100 into the buttonhole of theouter scarf200 chosen in the previous step.
  • FIG. 9d:Place buttonhole255 of theouter scarf200 aroundbutton130 of theinner scarf100.
  • FIG. 9e:Finish by styling theouter scarf200 around the neck and upper chest. Nowinner scarf100 andouter scarf200 are secured to each other and around the head and neck.
• Style-6 shown inFIGS. 10b-10cis free-style usinginner scarf100 as a base. Style-6 can be a variation of Style-1 shown inFIG. 10a,for example, by lettingloose tie120, as shown inFIG. 10c.Or, theinner scarf100 of Style-1 can be worn by any other appurtenances, such as ashawl300. Style-6 can be “make your own look,” by using the all-in-one pieces of theinner scarf100, theouter scarf200 and/or any of the attached ties, fasteners, including buttons and buttonholes.
• Styles1-6 use theinner scarf100 and theouter scarf200 shown inFIGS. 4aand4b.Inner scarf100 uses twobuttons130 and140, whileouter scarf200 uses threebuttons220,230 and240 as well as sevenbuttonholes215,225,235,245,255,265 and275. In still another embodiment of the present disclosure, theinner scarf100 is modified with two curved seams s₁and s₂to provide a secondinner scarf100′ as shown inFIG. 11awhile still having twobuttons130 and140. The curved seams s₁and s₂are sewn across the back ofscarf100 equidistantly between about 2 and 4 inches frombuttons130 and140. The seams s₁and s₂are generally formed to shape like a dose-fitting hood. The hood-like enclosure formed between seams s₁and s₂is hidden on the inside of the secondinner scarf100′ and substantially follows the shape of a head to provide a smooth compliance around the head especially when silk fabric is used to cover the hair with the inner scarf because silk and silk-like slippery fabrics over hair have a tendency to stick out and look unkempt.
• In yet another embodiment, a secondouter scarf200′ is disclosed inFIG. 11bhaving dimensions x between about 57 and 63 inches and V between about 19 and 25 inches.Second scarf200′, unlikescarf100, has only twobuttonholes290 and295. From the viewer's vantage point, buttonhole290 is between about 0.7 and 1.3 inches from the top edge of thesecond scarf200′, whilebuttonhole295 is between about 7 and 13 inches from the top edge, and between about 17 and 21 inches from the right side of the second scarf.Second scarf200′ also has two ties, or straps280 and285, as shown in the sameFIG. 11bStraps280,285 have a length between about 7 and 13 inches.
• With the secondinner scarf100′ and secondouter scarf200′, there are additional styles that can be achieved as disclosed inFIGS. 12a-12eandFIGS. 13a-13eby following the instructions given below (the indicated directions below, i.e., left, right, back and front, are from the user's vantage point in the Figures):
• Style7.
• • FIG. 12a:Place100′ on top of head with120 and125 falling evenly at each side of the head.
  • FIG. 12b:Tie120 and125 into a knot.
  • FIG. 12c:Secure120 at the nape of the neck. Either leaveties120 and125 hanging, tie them in a bow, or tuck them behind the bow.
  • FIG. 12d:Choose eitherbutton130 or140 oninner scarf100′ and placetop buttonhole290 onouter scarf200′ around the chosen button (here,button140 in the same Figure).
  • FIG. 12e:Bring loose ends of200′ in front of the shoulders.Place strap280 on the right side of200′ through the buttonhole opening295 on the left side of200′ (from the user's vantage point).
• The user may now tidy up the secondouter scarf200′ loosely around the front of the body and wear it in combination with the secondinner scarf100′ as desired. Or, the user may continue to develop an additional style, by following the instructions below:
• Style8:
• • FIG. 13a:Pullstrap280 of the secondouter scarf200′ throughopening295 of the outer scarf and bring the strap to the left side so that the right side ofouter scarf200′ falls closely against the neck.
  • FIG. 13b:Bringstrap285 of the secondouter scarf200′ on the left side of the user to the right so that the left side ofouter scarf200′ overlaps and covers the neck and chest.
  • FIG. 13c:Tie both ends of280 and285 together at the back. In one aspect, the straps can be wrapped around on one of thebuttons130 or140 on theinner scarf100′. In another aspect, strap loops, substantially similar to belt loops (not shown) may be added to theinner scarf100′ so that the straps can be inserted through them and then tied for extra security. Strap loops are generally tubular in shape having a length between about ⅜ to ⅝ inches and a diameter between about ¼ to ⅜ inches.
  • FIG. 13d:Make straps into a bow, or leave them hanging for a different look.
  • FIG. 13e:Fashionably style theouter scarf200′ and itsstraps280 and285 around the head, neck and chest as desired.
• In another aspect of an embodiment, the embedded or sewnembroidery115 ofinner scarf100 shown inFIG. 43 comprises adetachable fashion headband115′ that runs across the top of the inner scarf as shown inFIG. 11a.Thedetachable headband115′ provides a changeable look of different styles over a differently patterned or solidinner scarves100 or100′. The user follows all the styling steps as described above, except that after tying one of the inner scarves, the user ties one of the headbands and continues with the remaining steps of styling. An exemplary Style9 is shown schematically inFIG. 13e.
• Though these numerous details of the present disclosure have been set forth above, such as the multiple scarves and use of the same for fashioning different styles, to provide an understanding of the disclosure, it will be obvious, however, to those skilled in the art that these specific details need not be employed to practice the various aspects of the embodiments. For example, the 5 buttons and 7 adjustable buttonholes can be varied not only to secure the headscarf in other ways, but also to allow the scarf to convert into more than 5 different styles. Furthermore, other forms of fasteners may be used to secure the scarves around the head and shoulder, and adjust the fit of the scarves around the body to create different fashionable looks. At the same time, it will be evident that the same scarves may be employed in other similar ways that are too many to cite, such as including non-slip lining under the top portion of scarves that use silk as the desired material. This is not needed in the case of all cotton knit scarves, because they are already non-slip. Also, thestretch knit ties120 and125 which allow maximum comfort and minimum constriction on the head while being secured either at the nape of the neck or below the chin, may be lengthened, shortened or simply hidden away to finish off the look in many different ways. The materials, colors and patterns of theinner scarves100 and100′ as well as that of theouter scarves200 and200′ may be varied in many different ways that are also too many to cite here. Theinner scarves100 and100′ and theouter scarf scarves200 and200′ can be worn together or separately, and they can be mixed and matched to enhance the fashionable look of the day.
• While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to particular embodiment(s), it will be appreciated that variations of the above-disclosed embodiment(s) and other features and functions, or alternative thereof may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also that various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternative, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims (21)

1. A convertible scarf comprising

an inner head-scarf having one or more fasteners;

an outer shoulder-scarf having a plurality of fasteners and openings capable of engaging said fasteners of said inner scarf;

wherein said inner head-scarf has ties capable of being bed into a knot above the head and below the chin; and

wherein said outer shoulder-scarf is capable of being attached to said inner head-scarf.

2. The scarf according toclaim 1, wherein said one or more fasteners comprise buttons.

3. The scarf according toclaim 1, wherein said plurality of openings comprise buttonholes.

4. A convertible scarf comprising

an inner scarf having a main portion, a convex portion at one end of said main portion of said inner scarf and a left and a right tie at opposite end to said convex portion of said main portion of said inner scarf;

an outer scarf having a main portion, a concave portion at one end of said main portion of said outer scarf and a convex portion at opposite end to said concave portion of said main portion of said outer scarf;

said main portion of said inner scarf having fasteners that can engage with openings provided on said outer scarf;

said main portion of said outer scarf having fasteners and openings that can engage with fasteners provided on said inner scarf;

wherein said inner scarf covers the head and neck of a user; and

wherein said outer scarf covers the shoulder and chest of the user.

5. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said main portion of said inner scarf comprises three straight sides, and one convex portion.

6. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said left and right ties are capable of being tied to a knot above the head of the user.

7. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said left and right ties are capable of being tied to a knot below the chin of the user.

8. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said fasteners comprise buttons.

9. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said openings comprise buttonholes.

10. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said concave portion and convex portion of said main portion of said outer scarf are formed by arcs subtended by an included angle.

11. The scarf according toclaim 10, wherein said included angle is between about 44 and 46 degrees.

12. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said convex portion of said inner scarf fits said concave portion of said outer scarf.

13. The scarf according toclaim 4, wherein said fasteners of said inner scarf are aligned along a central longitudinal axis that divides said inner scarf into two halves.

14. A convertible scarf comprising

an inner head-scarf having fasteners;

an outer shoulder-scarf having fasteners and openings capable of engaging said fasteners of said inner scarf;

a headband that runs across a portion of said inner head-scarf;

wherein said inner head-scarf has ties capable of being tied into a knot above the head and below the chin; and

wherein said outer shoulder-scarf has straps capable of being attached to said inner head-scarf and/or said outer shoulder-scarf.

15. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said fasteners comprise buttons and said openings comprise buttonholes.

16. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said headband is detachable and is capable of being tied below the chin.

17. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said inner scarf has one or more seams to position the scarf to the back of the head.

18. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said inner scarf has two buttons.

19. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said outer scarf has three buttons and seven buttonholes.

20. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said outer scarf has two buttonholes.

21. The scarf according toclaim 14, wherein said straps are capable of being attached to strap loops on said scarf.

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