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Scarves happen to be one of my favorite fashion accessories. They’re so versatile, come in a wide array of colors, materials, and styles, and can really change up the look of an outfit. How do you wear them, though?
A few ideas of how to wear a scarf
There’s lots of ways! Let’s start with a lighter weight scarf. This could be chiffon, silk, cotton, or even knit. You can wear it simply draped around your neck, letting the ends hang long, either in front or behind you. Try wrapping it around your neck, making a loop and letting the ends drape down in front or behind you. You could tuck the ends in, making it a loop that bunches up around your neck and shoulders.
I love to dress up a simple outfit of jeans and a plain tee with a fancy scarf. I like to tie mine like a men’s tie, as I can adjust it if I want it tighter or looser.
One of my favorite ways to wear a scarf is as a head wrap. I simply gather it up, kind of folding, but not really, and wrap it around my head, with the ends by the front of my hair line. I tie a square knot, and turn the scarf so that the ends trail down my back. It looks cute no matter what kind of hair you have or what the length is.
Infinity scarves are scarves that are a big loop. These are great, as you don’t have to worry about the ends. Simply put the scarf on, wrap it around your neck again, and adjust the loops to create the look you like. You can bunch it up, adjust the loops so that they’re off-set slightly, or even wear it long. Infinity scarves are generally jersey knit, although they can be hand knit or woven fabrics.
Small and medium square scarves are fabulous for a different kind of look. A silk square scarf is fantastic tied around your neck like a kerchief. Try tying them to your handbag to give it a punch of color and a fun new look. Another fun thing to try is tying these in your ponytail. It’s almost like a grown-up bow.
Whether the day is a bit cool and you’d like a wrap like a pashmina, or you’re out for the night and would like something a little dressier than just your outfit, a large square scarf makes a fantastic wrap. You can pull it up over your shoulders or just drape it in the crooks of your arms.
For more ideas, check out this video. It is truly one of the greatest fashion videos on the web.
While this is in no way even close to the only ways to wear a scarf as a fashion accessory, it should give you a place to start. What’s your favorite way to wear a scarf?
I just wrap it around my neck. Thanks for sharing other ways to wear it 🙂
I like wearing a wide scarf as a shawl.
I love using a scarf as a head band. 🙂
I also love scarves. There are so many pretty ones in a variety of colors, designs, and fabrics. I like the simple ways depicted in the pictures on the left and right.
Using scarves as decor is another idea.
Very helpful post, thanks! I love scarves, and I love experimenting with new ways to wear them!
I love scarves now..I only have a couple ways that I know to wear them so looking forward to seeing this.
I love scarves!
Great tips-I never thought of the different ways to wear an infinity scarf-thanks for the post.
it would be great if there were a men’s version of this as well!
i need these scarf tips, i love how scarfs can be so versatile and create so many chic looks
Never really thought about how to wear a scarf before. That video is great!! Thank you so much from us fashion challenged peeps.
Thank u for this post. I love scarves but am always stumped on how to wear them. I usually just wear them like the pic in the post all the way at the top left.
I take it, fold it in half, put the around my neck and then pull the end thru the loop that folding it made. But it’s so common, everyone wears it that way.
I love it that way though, anyway, I just got a infinity scarf in my popsugar holiday box. It’s black alpaca fleece. But it’s a weird length to wear long and it’s looks wierd wrapped around…. I wear it anyway but it’s not my fave! Thanks for the great ideas on other scarves.
I love scarves and hope that they never go out of style! Although it wouldn’t matter. I’m not really into what’s “trendy” but what I like and I think that a scarf is a really easy and quick way to jazz up any outfit. Love the idea of wearing as a head wrap, I’ve never thought of that!
I like to wear scarfs they seem to brighten up your face if you wear the right color
Okay I love that video so much, that woman is adorable! I never knew that there were so many ways to tie a scarf! I can’t pick a favorite way now..
This is good information for a person like me. I have never worn a scarf because I live in a warm climate, but there are times that I could wear one if I felt more confident about it.