How to Use neckerchief in a Sentence

neckerchief

noun
  • To be safe, carry a face mask with you or wear a neckerchief that can easily function as a mask.
    — oregonlive, 12 June 2020
  • The simplest way to embrace the silk-scarf trend is by tying one around your neck like a bandana or neckerchief.
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Loos wore a red neckerchief and a leather vest over a button-down shirt tucked into jeans that fit snugly over riding boots.
    — Jennifer Percy, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Some of these were paired with bib-style neckpieces, the jewelry equivalent of a neckerchief.
    — Vogue, 15 Mar. 2019
  • Leaning into cool-girl French codes, a silk neckerchief to stay warm was both a practical and polished choice.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Crushed velvet upholstery prints in deep hues of golden, purple and red were cut into wild mid-length coats worn over a silken print shirt and a neckerchief.
    — Colleen Barry, The Seattle Times, 13 Jan. 2018
  • To achieve entry-level Ralph, add a bit of flair to an otherwise staid outfit with a suede shirt or a neckerchief from Ginew.
    — Daniel Penny, WSJ, 23 June 2021
  • The playful color is balanced with relaxed, sporty accessories—like sneakers and a neckerchief.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 19 June 2026
  • The men accessorized with a red beaded and sequin brooch, a neckerchief tied smartly around the neck and aviator sunglasses.
    — Washington Post, 17 June 2019
  • And while Jagger accessorized with a natty neckerchief, leave it to Styles to upgrade the look with paparazzi-proof shades.
    — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2018
  • In the video, Teigen looked over Esti as the baby girl — dressed in floral pajamas and a neckerchief — rested on a grey blanket.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
  • In the video, Teigen looked over Esti as the baby girl — dressed in floral pajamas and a neckerchief — rested on a gray blanket.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • At this coastal resort in Carlsbad, arriving pets are given neckerchiefs before strutting the grounds.
    — Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
  • To spruce up an all-white ’fit, Bad Bunny added a backwards baseball cap, silk neckerchief, and diamond necklace.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
  • People stood together in clusters, wearing floppy hats and neckerchiefs.
    — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 July 2024
  • Thousands of runners, most wearing the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief, scampered to avoid the charging animals.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022
  • Brosnahan kept the casual look going, adding a neckerchief to her ensemble along with a pair of trainers and sunglasses to complete the look.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 8 July 2024
  • Either way, the neckerchief is bound to make a fashion statement, especially alongside contrasting prints like, say, argyle and plaid.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Softly was a vivid dresser and was tonight arrayed in a baronial waistcoat with fobbed pocket watch, cornflower neckerchief, and champagne bomber jacket of distressed leather.
    — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, 22 July 2019
  • The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.
    — ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
  • Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body.
    — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Peter Bogdanovich is often held up as a cautionary tale of Hollywood arrogance, Icarus with big frames and a neckerchief.
    — Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2022
  • Almost everyone in Pamplona wears the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief during the colorful festival.
    — Álvaro Barrientos, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2023
  • An option that is a lookalike of the designer version, this satin silk scarf at Amazon is on sale for $8 and can be tied French-style as a neckerchief or woven around a purse handle.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
  • The resulting X-ray image revealed a portrait of a bearded sitter in a brimmed hat with a neckerchief loosely tied at the throat, looking very much like Van Gogh.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 July 2022
  • The strapless dress was nipped in the waist to accentuate Kardashian West’s hourglass physique, while a coordinating neckerchief was used to amp up the drama.
    — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2017
  • Ian Gronosky, a photographer who lives south of Melbourne Beach, snapped images that afternoon of a limbless female mannequin wearing a gray vest and red neckerchief at the ship's wheel.
    — Rick Neale, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2017
  • Dressed in an olive trench coat, black sweater, and a muted yellow neckerchief, the actor practically looked ready to hike around Balmoral with the late Queen Elizabeth II.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Rocha’s signature darkly romantic pieces were complemented by a greater range of accessories, from the knitted neckerchief to the silver hardware (including belts, necklaces and earrings) that featured a padlock.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Managers float around in colorful sundresses, while backwaiters and baristas wear blue kitchen aprons, Oxford button ups from H&M, and, of course, colorful custom neckerchiefs.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit, 13 Apr. 2017

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