Headscarves on non-Muslims

[fantasyecho]

A friend of mine has asked a question I know I've asked in the past: is it okay for non-Muslims to wear the headscarf in a way reminiscent of the hijab, or is it appropriative? Especially since it would be done not as a show of solidarity with Muslimahs, but as a fashion statement. I've worn pashminas loosely over my hair before to keep my head warm (and also because I like the way it looks) but during winter, and I pull it off once I'm indoors because I don't want to be seen as wearing a symbol that is not mine, since I know the hijab can be very meaningful to many Muslimah. However, I know there are other Muslimahs who don't attach such meanings. For me, it seems to be that I have no way of knowing who I will hurt by blithely wearing a headscarf, so I just don't.

Thanks for any feedback.