Tie your scarf into a simple knot for an effortless style and extra warmth on colder days. This technique adds another layer of warmth without making an obvious statement about what your intentions are.
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1. Drape
Scarves can help turn any outfit from dull to fabulous in an instant, but the key to wearing one effectively lies in mastering how to style it correctly. Learn the most effective methods for drape, wrap and tie your fashion scarf for a striking appearance that will turn heads!
For an effortless yet chic effect, drape your scarf across the back of your neck and allow both ends to drape down the front – this look works especially well when worn with a button-up shirt.
Fold your square scarf into a triangle, and grab both longer ends of each side and tuck them into a small loop at the back of your neck. Tighten this loop by pulling through it while holding both longer ends tightly with both hands; tighten to form a knot! You could also make larger loops that leave ends hanging freely for a more polished look; these styles work particularly well if you are adding drama and drama is key! Looped styles work particularly well when wearing something with bold patterns or fabrics as it will stand out!
2. Wrap
“Scarves can make or break an outfit,” according to personal style expert Heather Hurst, and can serve as tools for monochromatic layering, playing with scale and texture, and expanding our notion of what constitutes a scarf. They may act as belts, shawls, neckties or even skirts!
Beck notes that one effective way to wear a scarf is draping it around your shoulders like a traditional kerchief, then crossing one end over and under another shorter end to form a makeshift loop, feeding up through it the longer edge. This creates an elegant yet casual top knot effect popular in Provence ever since Josephine Bonaparte first donned it as a young woman and also popular among Parisian women today.
Lindello recommends an oversized blanket scarf kettle-dyed in Minnesota as the focal point of her cowboy-inspired version of this look, tucking one end behind her shoulder and throwing the other across her chest for warmth, as well as adding classic style with this approach that also works with thin scarves. This technique works equally well when worn this way.
3. Tie
Though draping your scarf is the simplest method of wearing it, tying it around your neck can make an eye-catching statement in colder climates and pairs well with both short and long scarves.
To do so, lay the scarf flat and bring opposite corners into the center. Next, take your longer end and fold it through this loop that has been created before pulling both ends through together and knotting as necessary.
This style resembles that of men’s ties and makes a bold statement. Simply drape the scarf evenly across both shoulders with one side slightly longer than the other and take its longest end and cross it over top of shorter end to create knot. Pull both ends through to tighten.
Scarves can add the perfect finishing touch to a basic outfit, quickly elevating it from boring to dazzle. Give a couple different tying methods a try until you find what works for you!
4. Bow
Fashion scarves are versatile accessories that can add style to any ensemble. Wearing it with your trench coat, little black dress, or denim shirt can transform your look from dull to fabulous in no time at all! According to personal style expert and curator Heather Hurst, the secret behind making your scarf work lies in its versatility.
Fold your square scarf into a rectangle before taking steps to form a triangle by gathering its two opposite corners to meet in the middle and joining them. Either keep this way or pull one end across both shoulders at once.
Next, use the longer end to create a makeshift loop around your neck by pulling it up through and over this loop (mimicking how you would tie your hair into a top knot). Tuck the ends of your scarf into this knot for instant cowboy chic! This technique works great with shorter scarves as well as lightweight silk ones.
5. Tie in a knot
Scarves aren’t only essential winter accessories–they can elevate any look with just the tie of a chic knot! A scarf’s ability to transform an otherwise uninspiring ensemble into an eye-catching statement piece depends on you, with so many styles and options available that it could make or break a look entirely. By following a few easy tricks, any square scarf can become an exquisite neckpiece that will keep you both cozy and stylish all season long!
Personal style expert Heather Hurst believes the rise of scarves may be linked to their versatility, suggesting they serve as vehicles for monochromatic layering, bold patterns and playing with scale and texture. Furthermore, scarves provide instant interest when worn as part of an otherwise dull outfit.
Try tying your scarf like a bow for an adorable feminine touch or use furoshiki, the traditional Japanese wrapping cloth (search “furoshiki” on YouTube for tutorials), to give it an Asian flair. Additionally, wear rectangular or blanket scarves with wraparound knots – ideal for creating cowboy-style looks; fold diagonally then loop the longer ends around your neck before closing them with another loop to complete this style!
