How To Wear A Scarf
The Basic Drape
1. Fold your scarf evenly so the tail length matches either side on the front of your body.
2. Place the scarf behind the neck with the tail laying over each shoulder hanging in front.
3. Wear this look with any jacket/blazer under or over your collar.
The Belted Drape
1. Fold your scarf evenly so the tail length matches.
2. Place the scarf behind the neck with the tail laying over each shoulder hanging in front.
3. Belt with the belt of your choice... thin, wide, with a buckle, or hook attachment.
The Toss
1. Fold your scarf evenly so the tail length matches.
2. Place the scarf behind the neck with the tail laying over each shoulder hanging in front.
3. Toss one side over your shoulder with a loose drape across your neck.
The Reverse Drape
1. Fold your scarf evenly so the tail length matches.
2. Place the scarf behind the neck with the tail laying over each shoulder hanging in front.
3. Toss both tails over each shoulder so they are casually hanging on your back.
The Front Tie
1. Fold your scarf evenly so the tail length matches.
2. Place the scarf behind the neck with the tail laying over each shoulder hanging in front.
3. Overlap tails creating a loose knot on your chest
The Basic Loop
1. Start with your scarf behind your neck with one tail slightly longer than the other.
2. Wrap the longer tail across your neck & swing around your neck back to the other side so both tails lay evenly on either side in front.
The Knotted Loop
1.Start with a scarf behind your neck with one tail slightly longer than the other.
2. Wrap the longer tail across your neck & swing around your neck back to the other side.
3. Tie the tail ends in a knot. Adjust the knot to your size preference & lay the longer tail over your shoulder.
The Basic Loop Tucked-In
1. Start with your scarf behind your neck & place tails in front evenly on either side.
2. Wrap tails loosely around your neck in opposite directions tucking the ends under at the back of your neck.
The Loop Through
1. Fold your scarf evenly so the tail length matches.
2. Place folded scarf behind your neck and put both tails through the closed end of your scarf.
3. Wear tails in the middle of or on the side of your torso.
The Neckerchief
1. Begin with a large blanket scarf. (The thinner the material the better due to the many folds to create this look).
2. Fold in half.
3. Then fold in half again making a smaller rectangle shape.
4. Cross over an upper corner (right/left it does not matter) towards the opposite bottom corner, creating two upside-down triangles.
5. Wrap the top across your neck and tie a knot in the back or tuck ends under to secure your scarf.
The Faux Infinity
1. Start by tying a knot to make your scarf a circle shape.
2. Place around your neck. (The knot can be seen/hidden behind your neck)
3. Hold the center of the inner circle, twist the material, and wrap it around the neck again.
Note: Depending on the size of your scarf you can wrap it multiple times around your neck for a loose/fitted look.
The Head Scarf— Cadillac Style
1. Choose a scarf that is at least 30 cm in width.
2. Place the scarf behind your neck.
3. Grab the top of the scarf and pull up & lay the scarf on the crown of your head.
4. Choose one tail and throw it across your throat over your shoulder.
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The Beach— protect your colored hair from the sun.
When the roof is down on your Cadilac, so your hair does not tangle or fly in your mouth while singing along to your favorite tunes.
You want to look Biker Chic and not get helmet head.
Medical reasons are causing you hair loss, a head scarf is a beautiful way to complete your look if you are self-conscious.
Keep scrolling for MORE ways to tie a head scarf under the SILK SCARF tutorials….
The Wrap Scarf
1.Place the scarf open/wide across your shoulders on your back.
2. Swing the scarf across one shoulder completing your look with a loose drape.
3. STYLE TIP: Tie your scarf this way when you don’t want to carry a jacket around, OR if you need a second layer for warmth or protection from bugs at an outdoor event.
The Belted-Wrap
1.Place the scarf open/wide across your shoulders on your back.
2. Crisscross the scarf across the front of your body. If the scarf is long slightly tuck the scarf into your pants/skirt to create this look while you wait to secure your look with the belt.
*If you are wearing a dress/one-piece outfit, crisscross the scarf as much as you can and just adjust when the belt is on.
3. Secure the look with your belt & adjust the scarf as needed once the belt is secure.
The Figure Eight
1.Fold the scarf evenly in half.
2. Place folded scarf behind your neck
3. Hold on to the loop & place one tail through the loop.
4. TWIST the loop with the first tail through the loop & grab the other tail.
5. Place 2nd tail through the twisted loop (8) creating the look of two loose knots.
6. Adjust the scarf to wear to your taste on either side or in the middle.
How To Wear A Bulky Knit Scarf:
1.Place around your neck.
2. Hold the front center of the inner circle, twist the material, and wrap it around the neck.
STYLE TIP: Wear this bulky scarf over the collar of your oversized jacket, moto jacket. jean jacket, vests, or long sleeve shirts. If you choose to wear it under your collar you do not have to wrap your scarf… just place it over your neck & let it naturally hang.
save your "bad hair day" with a scarf!
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save your "bad hair day" with a scarf! 〰️
Accessorizing your look with a scarf makes a statement!
Style your scarf in your hair as a headband, around your ponytail/top-knot, on your waist as a belt,
wrap it around your purse handle, or tie it around the crown of your hat
The Bohemian Head Wrap
The Bad-hair Day Solution
Knot-on-the-Top Headband
Purse Handle Wrap
Wrap your scarf all the way around one purse handle. Or, choose a small scarf and tie it at the base of one side of your purse handle & have it hang on the side of your purse…it’s so California :)
Make your hat feel like it’s new again when wrapping your scarf around the crown of your hat.
The Polished Stewardess
1.Gather your scarf so it looks like a line. *gather as tight/loose as want.
2. Place the gathered scarf at your throat and wrap it behind your neck.
3. Bring tails forward on opposite sides and tie in a knot.
4. Wear a knot in the middle of the neck or to either side.
The Chic Handkerchief
1.Start with your scarf folded in half so it looks like a triangle.
2. Wrap the base of your triangle around your neck from the front to the back.
3. Twist tails to opposite sides & bring them forward.
4. Tie the tail underneath the front visible triangle & tuck them to complete your look.
5. You can wear your handkerchief look in the middle of your neck or on either side!
Silk Scarf Tied as a Choker
The Bathing Suit Wrap
Dresses & scarf combinations are a fun way to change your look. When we get stuck in the mindset "I have nothing to wear"… getting creative by adding a scarf to your neck, or as an accessory reinvents your closet options instead of always resorting to buying new.
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A-line, Babydoll, Midi, Bodycon, Sleeveless, Mini, Maxi, Long/short sleeved, Cap-sleeved, Fit & Flare, Little Black Dress, Wrap Dress, Shift Dress, Summer Dress, Skater Dress & Slip Dress
(extra style info for you—this works with skirt style as well)
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Turtleneck, Crewneck, Collared, Scoop-neck, Square-neck, Low-back, V-neck, Boat, Carmen (evenly off-shoulder), Deep V, Halter, Portrait (evenly off-shoulder with slight v-neck) & sweetheart.
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An illusion, keyhole & cowl/draped neckline. Its material is already draped so it's not flattering to add more layers of material to overwhelm you.
You want to remember that you wear the clothes do not have your clothes wear you!
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