Your winter attire can never be truly complete without that quintessential accessory – The Scarf!
The scarf is way more than a mere accessory in the cold weather, since it not only helps jazz up your outfit, it definitely keeps you warm outdoors when the temperature has dropped and also when the temperatures raise it keeps you safe from UV rays.
How To Tie The Scarf
How to tie the scarf – this clothing staple is what will set you apart. The scarf length helps determine what knot you may choose to wear. And believe it or not, the scarf knots may be casual or formal, depending on what you choose. So, depending on whether your outfit is formal, semi-formal or casual, choose your length and the scarf knot accordingly. Of course the colour complement is definitely another factor you have to keep in mind.
Too complicated?
Well, let us decode it for you…
The scarf cannot be simply thrown across your shoulder like a shawl or a cape. So decide what look you are going for and tie the scarf accordingly.
Different Styles of Wearing Scarf
Whether you choose to highlight the coat or hidden inside your jacket, choose your scarf wearing styles.
Highlighting Your Coat
Choose the scarf colour to accentuate and highlight the coat you have decided to wear. This is the most common style of wearing your scarf. This tan oversized scarf beautifully highlights the tan coat and the look is instantly casual with the white sneakers.
Tucked into Your Jacket or Your Shirt
How to tie a short scarf? Here is an easy style to follow especially with the short square scarf. It not only looks chic but also snug. You could tuck the scarf into your jacket or your shirt and the look is completed with the contrasting colour.
Worn Casually Over a Shirt
A casual look that can be easily achieved by tying a short scarf to go with your denim and shirted day look. Casual and yet very classy style!!!
Contrasting Colour
Shabby chic.. or deliberate contrast? Either way, this style of wearing your red plaid scarf will certainly draw attention.
Ramp Ready
This look can never go out of style. Complement your classy dress with a silk scarf that has touches of the same colour and yet enough contrast elements that make the attire a showstopper.
Pretty for Spring with a Maxi Dress
How much more pretty can you pack than with this day style? A lovely maxi dress, flat sandals, a scarf in a contrasting colour to suit your mood for the day and a handy denim jacket just in case the weather gets nippy later! Do not forget to take that large granny tote to go.
A Soft Pop of Colour
Work that animal print in a soft colour with matching purse to add that pop to your classy outfit!
Classy Autumn Look
Stunning style to complement the colours of autumn. This style is forever chic and the scarf brings out the colour of your outfit. Complement with the purse and shoes and you will have achieved the classic look forever!!
Pop Your Black Outfit
Ok, so you are partial to the colour black. Add vibrancy to the outfit and your style with a contrast coloured scarf, tuck into your jacket and you are a head turner!
Match your Purse
If you are not happy always contrasting your colours for your outfit, how about matching your scarf to your purse to your shoes!!! A perfect look for the spring with the lovely colours to highlight your mood.
With a Sweater and Midi Skirt
The perfect look for a day out with the girlfriends. Worn with ankle boots and a bulky sweater on top of a midi skirt, the scarf adds the look of comfort and yet classy style.
Scarf Tying Ideas 101
There can be no right and wrong way to wear the scarf. Tying the scarf knots just right is what creates the style statement. Follow these easy styles on how to tie your scarf knot –
18 Different Styles of Wearing the Long scarf
How to tie a long scarf- This scarf is probably the easiest manageable accessory allowing you the versatility of devising your own styles. However, just to get you started here are a few of the oft used styles of wearing the long scarf worldwide –
Modern Loop
Step 1: Holding the length, drape the scarf over your shoulders unequally, one end slightly longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the longer end around the neck one time.
Step 3: Adjust and balance the ends of the scarf so that the ends can either be same length or slightly different.
Style – This style of wearing the long scarf is semi casual
Braid
Step 1: Halve the scarf lengthwise.
Step 2: Wear the folded scarf over your shoulders, so that the non-folded end is much longer than the folded end.
Step 3: Pull the non-folded end into the loop created by the folded end, leaving a space at the end of the fold.
Step 4: Now twist the folded end forming an “8.”
Step 5: Pull the balance of the non-folded end into the second loop created by the twisted “8”.
Step 6: Adjust and balance the scarf. There you go, “The Braid” !
Style – The Braid is a very versatile style of wearing the long scarf and is more formal than not.
Bunny Ear
Step 1: Wear your scarf over the shoulder, one end much longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the longer end around your neck twice in the same direction.
Step 3: Fit the looped end through the second loop.
Step 4: Tie a simple knot with both ends of the scarf.
Step 5: Cover the knot with the loops so that the two ends are dangling off the loop, slightly to the side, like the bunny’s ears
Style – Semi casual
Celebrity Loop
Step 1: Wear your scarf over the shoulder, one end much longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the longer end in the same direction around your neck thrice.
Step 3 & 4: Pull the end when you loop through the third loop so that it’s dangling down underneath the loop.
Step 5 & 6: Slip the non-looped end over and into the third loop.
Style – Messy chic, Casual
European Loop
Step 1: Fold the scarf lengthwise into half.
Step 2: Wear the folded scarf over shoulder, so that you are holding the folded end on the shorter and the non-folded end significantly longer.
Step 3: Fit the non-folded end into the loop created by the folded end and tighten.
Style – Formal, Semi-formal, Casual
Infinity Loop
Step 1: Wear your scarf over the shoulder so that both ends are equal.
Step 2: At the bottom, with both ends tie a knot.
Step 3: Tie a second knot to ensure that the first knot does not slip.
Step 4: Twist the loop (now shaped like an “O”) so that it’s shaped like an “8”.
Step 5: Loop the bottom of the “8” over your head.
Style – Casual, Semi-casual/ formal
Magic Trick
Step 1: Wear the scarf over your shoulders, with one end slightly longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the longer end around once.
Step 3: Using the other end, sneak in a little bit of the fabric through the loop, forming a semi-circle.
Step 4: Fit the looped end through this semi-circle.
Step 5: Adjust both ends to balance out.
Style – Formal, Semi-formal, Casual
Quick Toss
Step 1: Wear the scarf over your shoulders, one end slightly longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the longer end over your neck, but not fully around. The scarf should be hanging down from your back.
Style – Casual- See more at
Turtle Neck
Step 1: Wear the scarf over your shoulders, with one end significantly longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the long end around your neck three or four times in the same direction till the ends meet up in the front. Not too tight, don’t choke
Step 3: Tie a simple knot with both ends; tie another knot to get rid of most excess fabric. Tuck in the loose ends in the loops to hide.
Style – Formal, Semi-formal
Waterfall
Step 1: Wear the scarf over your shoulders, with one end significantly longer than the other.
Step 2: Loop the long end around your neck once.
Step 3: Tuck the end you used to loop into the top corner by the side of the neck.
Step 4: Fluff and adjust the loose unattached draped. When done properly, the loose drape dangles down like a waterfall.
Style – Formal, Semi-formal, Casual-
Faux Knot
Step 1: Wrap your scarf around your neck with both ends hanging over your chest.
Step 2: Tie a loose knot in the middle of one side of the scarf.
Step 3: Then, slide the other tail end through the centre of the knot.
Step 4: The knot can be moved up or down to create a tighter effect on the fabric.
Style – Formal, semi-formal, casual-
Simple Wrap
Step 1: Hold your scarf up loosely so that there are natural folds in the fabric.
Step 2: Loop the scarf around your neck once, and tug at the loop you’ve created to drape it over your chest.
Step 3: Leave the tail ends of the scarf in the front
Style – Formal, Semi-formal, Casual
Chain Knot
Step 1: Wear the scarf around your neck with both ends are lying across your chest.
Step 2: Tie them once in a single knot, adjusting it at a height of your choice.
Step 3: Continue adding knots to create a chain, stopping when are happy with the look of the scarf chain.
Style – Semi-formal, Casual
Tie Knot
Step 1: Wear your scarf around your shoulders. Adjust the lengths with the right end is twice as long as the left.
Step 2: Loop the right end around the left in a complete loop.
Step 3: Turn it across the left end again but instead of wrapping it all the way around, pull it up through the centre hole (below your neck) and then tuck the tail end into the loop you’ve just made by wrapping it around the tail.
Step 4: Pull the right end through and adjust the fabric to your liking.
Style – Formal, Semi-formal, Casual
The Cape Drape
Step 1: Lay your scarf out totally flat. Drape it over your shoulders like a cape or shawl.
Step 2: Tie the two ends together in a double knot in the front.
Style – Semi formal, Casual
Classic Bow
Step 1: A long scarf is perfect for a big, flouncy bow. Tie the scarf around your neck in a loose knot, and slide it to the side a bit.
Step 2: Use the ends to create the large bunny-eared bow.
Step 3: Fluff out the fabric and loosen the bow to complete the look.
Style – Semi formal, casual
Different Styles of wearing the Short scarf
Bow Knot
Basic Knot
Step 1: Spread out your scarf completely on a flat. Halve diagonally to create a large triangle.
Step 2: Starting at the widest part of the triangle, fold inwards in 2–3 inch folds.
Step 3: This creates a long rectangular scarf that can be wrapped around your neck and tied in a simple knot. Hide the knot within the folds for a formal look.
Style – Formal
Faux-infinity Loop
Step 1: Spread out your scarf completely on a flat. Halve across the middle, matching the two corners together to create a rectangle.
Step 2: Along the small sections at the corner, tie each corner-end together. Step 3: You should be left with a large loop that can be fitted over your neck to mimic an infinity scarf.
Style – Casual
Bandana
Step 1: Spread out your scarf completely on a flat. Halve diagonally to create a large triangle.
Step 2: Drape the scarf over your head with the two tail ends at the nape of your neck, and the large triangle covering the top of your head. You could also reverse the drape so the flat end of the triangle is at the nape of your neck and the tail ends on top of your head.
Step 3: Tie the ends together in a knot your hair to finish the look. If you have reversed the drape, make sure you tuck in the pointed end of the triangle into the knot on top of your head. This is a classic Parisian look!
Style – Semi-formal, Casual
Around Your Hair
Step 1: Put your hair up in a bun or a ponytail.
Step 2: Wrap the scarf around your hair (folded narrow) and tie the ends together to create a knot around the base of your hairstyle. Use the remaining end pieces to create a completed bow.
Style – Casual
Bandit Style
Step 1: Spread out your scarf completely on a flat. Halve diagonally to create a large triangle.
Step 2: Drape the scarf around your neck with the wide triangle point in the front and the end pointing down.
Step 3: Loop the two ends around your neck and tie them in a loose knot either over or under the triangle.
Style – Formal, Semi-formal
No matter how you choose to tie your scarf this winter, or the style you choose with your scarf, you can be sure you will NEVER let go of this accessory from your winter wardrobe again!!!