6 Ways to Wear a Scarf this Winter

There are plenty of ways to wear a scarf. When deciding, it’s important to consider the style your outfit is leaning towards. It’s also important to consider color so when wearing one make sure it matches the theme of the location and feel of the outfit. Without further or due, here are 6 Ways to Wear a Scarf this Winter.

1. Classic Tie

The classic tie scarf look is the most well known way to wear a scarf, as it’s simple and timeless. This look tells the tale of someone who could be considered preppy if paired with the right outfit. You can achieve this classic look by wrapping the scarf around your neck, then grab the two strands and put one strand over the loop (like the first step to tying a shoe), then grab the strap on the right side and slide it through the knot (similar to a tie), finally wrap the right strand around your neck a second time to put it through that same knot creating a semi bow look. From here you can adjust the tightness of the scarf, giving you the option of a looser or tighter look. You can pair this classic tie style with a simple white shirt and jeans. You can even take this classic look and make it even better by wearing a button up and a skirt, and just like that your outfit went from basic to chic.

2. Western Style

The western style look is just what it sounds like. Back in the wild west cowboys often wore their scarves this way not just for looks but because it helped protect their necks from getting sunburned. This look today is used for a similar purpose, as people who work long hours outside are often caught wearing their scarf this way. This western style look is actually really easy to achieve as well. You can start by putting the scarf on backwards and wrapping the scarf around securely, proceed by putting the left and right strand over and under the loop you created, then proceed to adjust comfort, and for the final step you can tie the ends of the scarf together. You can properly wear this stylish look if you’re into sports and don’t want your neck to burn, or just simply for fun when playing cops and robbers with your little brother.

3. Bow Tie

This is by far the chicest look when it comes to wearing a scarf. This style of wearing a scarf is a good substitute for an actual bowtie. As difficult as it may look, it’s actually easier to accomplish as one might think: You start by wrapping the scarf around your neck twice as if you were putting it on normally, then you loop the right strand under and over the neck loop creating a loose knot, at his point you can adjust the sizing of the tie and proceed to make two loops like you do when your tying your shoe, and then simply cross them like as if you were wrapping a bow around a present. Once you’ve completed these steps you can continue to alter the size and tightness by pushing up the knot like you would tighten a tie. You can wear this style scarf with any dress to make it look more girly and cute or you can wear it with a plain t-shirt and jeans and suddenly look like an ivy league college student.

4. Classic

Not to be confused with the classic tie, the classic is the simplest way to wear a scarf in a stylish chic way. This look can be achieved by folding the scarf then wrapping it around your neck and simply pull both of the strands from the loop that was created by folding the scarf. This is a quick, chic, and minimalistic way to put on a scarf. This look would go well with pretty much anything you could think of. Something to consider when taking on this look is that it’s not necessarily warm or comforting but who cares when you look amazing! This scarf look can be paired with a classy outfit like maybe a sundress or over a coat.

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5. The Shawl

Speaking of easy! The shawl style scarf is by far the most easy to manage and the quickest way to put on a scarf. You’re going to start by picking out your largest scarf, as this is going to cover up to your shoulders down to your chest or sometimes waist. Once you’ve picked out your scarf you’re going to fold it horizontally and wrap it around yourself like a normal scarf. The last step is to simply open the scarf up and adjust it to fit how you like around your shoulders. This is the easiest way to wear a scarf and surprisingly the most comfortable, as it feels like a blanket wrapped around you… but in a chic and effortless way. This style scarf would go best with a beautiful dress and matching handbag.

6. Cape

The final way you can wear a scarf is by wearing it cape style. This way is similar to the shawl method but looks a bit more traditional. This way of wearing a scarf is for some reason commonly seen on older women. What’s fascinating about this way of wearing a scarf is typically because this is the way a gentleman would tie his sweater around his polo shirt before he starts playing golf. To achieve this granny look you can start by opening your scarf and simply put it over your shoulders and tie the two front ends together as tight as you want or and loose as you want depending on what length you want it to go to. This look is a perfect cover up for a bikini or the perfect accessories to wear while taking a walk to the park.

Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know what you think of these clever and chic ways to wear a scarf and leave some more scarf wearing ideas!