5 Tips for Choosing a Wild Rag
Are you shopping for a new silk wild rag?
We can help.
I remember the first time I shopped for a wild rag. I have a decent number of wild rag colors and patterns that were given to me as hand-me-downs or as gifts over the years. But they are all similar with a main color and a commonly recognizable pattern, like paisley or floral swirls, as a background.
If you want to expand your collection and add something unique and different we have assembled some expert silk scarf wild rag TIPS. With these 5 Wild Rag Shopping Tips, you are sure to select a perfect silk scarf that will remain in your wardrobe for years to come.
TIP 1: Determine how you will use your wild rag
Think about how you plan to wear your wild rag when doing your shopping. what size and what material best fits how you plan to use your wild rag?
All of Fringe Scarves wild rags are made of 100% silk. Silk is one of the most insulating of all-natural fibers, which is why it is great at keeping you warm. Silk also has an incredible warmth-to-thickness ratio. Even a thin and lightweight silk fabric can keep you warm when worn close to the skin. This is why silk fabrics have been a popular choice for insulating clothing like underwear, jackets, and hats for thousands of years.
Cotton absorbs moisture better than silk and when combined they become a great way to keep your body cool in the summer. Dip a cotton/silk blend in cool water and apply to the back of the neck will help regulate thermodynamics and keep you cooler.
The Long Tall scarf is a 36x36” square and is great for wrapping and piling to stay warm as well as add that bunched appearance that looks great with heavy winter wear.
The Shorty scarf is a 26x26” square and is a lighter touch that’s perfect for warm weather and adds color to dressy outfits.
Many of our scarves come in both shorty and long tall sizes, like the Hold Your Horses shown below.
| Long Tall Scarves | Shorty Scarves | |
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TIP 2. Invest in Quality
A 100% silk wild rag is a piece that can be passed down for generations if taken care of properly. Silk thread is 4X times stronger than a steel thread of the same thickness. It was often used in multiple layers under armor to deter arrow penetration as well as for parachutes.
All of our Fringe silk scarf wild rags are made from the highest-quality silk with a high-end finished edge to prevent fraying. Each product description will note what type of silk that scarf is made.
- 100% Satin silk is shinier with a smoother feel.
- 100% Twill silk has a slightly more matte finish and a slight tooth or texture to it (perfect for a Spanish tie).
- Charmeuse silk is lighter in weight, flows to the touch, and never wrinkles!
| Western Yoke - Satin Silk | Down South Serape - Twill Silk | Denim Pawn - Charmeuse Silk | |
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Satin Silk - try the Western Yoke wild rag
Twill Silk - try the Down South
Silk Charmeuse - try the Denim Pawn
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TIP 3. Make it Versatile
If you are shopping for your first silk wild rag, choose one that can go with as many outfits as possible.
Neutral designs like Just Praying or Baby Concho can be worn with almost any style.
Looking for more recommendations on choosing a versatile wild rag? Keep reading to see our capsule wardrobe tip #4
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TIP 4. Create a Capsule Closet
Have you thought about building a capsule closet - collecting a few pieces that can be mixed and matched to create dozens of unique looks and maximizing your closet? Multiple the amount of looks you have on hand with only three scarves!
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One wild rag that matches everything
We recommend choosing a wild rag with a primarily neutral tone, like blacks, browns, or creams. The Big Concho, the Flagstaff, and the Squash Blossomed has many neutral tone options
The Big Concho The Flagstaff The Squash Blossomed 
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One wild rag in your favorite color
If you have a wild rag in your favorite color, you will want to wear it all of the time! The Pretty Paisley, the Gallop, and the Hold Your Horses have many colors to choose from!
comes in black, white, rust, purple, and hunter green
comes in black, gray, bone, midnight, mustard, pink, royal blue
comes in black, caramel, pink, jade, kelly green, royal blue, and hunter's orange
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One wild rag that is a star
Pick one scarf that is a show-stopper on its own! You can pair this scarf with monochrome looks, dress-up jeans, and a white tee, or use it to pull multiple pieces in different colors together.
The Jeweled Jackalope Vaquera Rooster The Porter 
TIP 5. Show Off Your Personality
We've designed scarves that allow you to showcase who you are while doing what you love.
Because we now have hundreds of designs, we created handy Styling Guides to help narrow down your choices.
| Wild Rags for Turquoise Lovers | Saddle Blanket Wild Rag Styles | |
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| Coastal Cowgirl Style | NFR Rodeo Style | |
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Have Questions?
Our team of expert fashion stylists are here to help you no matter what occasion or design preferences.
If you have questions about any of the scarves or need further assistance selecting the right size/material, email customerservice@fringescarves to talk to Jodi, Alta or Lori!