Ten Ways to Wear a Scarf to Accentuate Your Look

June 8, 2010

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Hand Painted Silk Scarves have gained popularity this year, making their way to the top of North America’s many trendy fashions.

Moreover, handmade silk scarves have evoked an air of Hollywood-style glamour, and sophisticated elegance. Just picture such icons as Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly arriving for lunch at the Brown Derby, their beauty barely disguised by silk scarves and sunglasses, looking amazingly glamorous. Celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Kylie Minogue, Sharon Stone and First Lady Michelle Obama have been seen many times adorned with this admired accessory. Most think that silk scarves are only a fall or winter look used to keep warm, but these ornaments of fashion have moved into the styles of spring and summer as well.

If your outfit is lacking in style, just throw in a scarf to update your look. A beautiful silk scarf can add flavor and flair to almost any lacking look. Still, however, many people stay away from wearing scarves just because they do not know how to wear them. Are you ready to wear a scarf? In this article, I want to present you a complete list of ten innovative ways of wearing silk scarves and shawls.

Tie Your Knotted/Ascot Tie Silk Scarf Besides Your Neck

Of course, one of the most traditional ways to wear a scarf is around the neck. A fashion statement can be made by tying your scarf in creative ways. Try tying a small square scarf around your neck as a choker or a longer oblong scarf can be knotted in front and hang straight down.

For this look, fold the silk scarf in half long ways, wrap it around the back of your neck, then pull the loose ends through the hole made by the fold. If the tail ends of the scarf are too long they are often tucked into a jacket. This also prohibits the scarf from weighing you down or creating a top-heavy silhouette. The smaller silk scarves look great with a scarf pin to secure them in place. Use a crystal brooch, ring or scarf pin that is all the rage now to hold your scarf in the front. The scarf clips are great to use. Shell scarf holders that you can find at your beach resort gift shops are great options as well. These are just a few ways to hold that perfect designer silk scarf in place. If you don’t have a scarf pin or brooch, try wearing that long oblong scarf in the Grace Kelly style by holding it across the front of our neck and then bringing one end around to fall done your right front side and then bring other end around your neck to fall down your left front side. This is a great way to wear those designer silk scarves that are so light and airy now days. They are great for summer and spring. Another way to wear the long oblong scarf is just drape it around your neck and shoulders and then let it hang down dramatically in front.

Tie Your Silk Scarf around Your Purse

Just because it’s a silk scarf, it doesn’t mean it must be attached to your body. Tie your silk scarf to the base of the handle on your purse to add a little bit of your personal style to your fashion. This look is best, with over-the-shoulder purses.

You can carry the same purse all week without looking bland or boring or taking all the time and trouble to jostle all your lipstick, sunglasses, money and mascara from one purse to another. Just change up the scarf tied to your handbag, and you can have a new look each day without all the hassle.

Tie Your Silk Scarf around Your Belt

For this kind of look, it is best to dress in basic solid colors and choose a bright bold silk scarf to act as your belt. Fold an oblong silk scarf horizontally to the width of your choice, then tie the silk scarf in a knot or bow at the waist-line. Make sure not to place the tie at the center of the waist, but rather slightly to the right or left side and let the ends hang.

Try loosening the belt and tying it in a knot just above the hips to elongate the waist. For another option, pair a silk scarf belt with a sundress; place the scarf just below the bust to longer the appearance of the legs.

How to Wear Large Silk Scarves and Shawls

For the shawl, you will need a large silk scarf, almost comparable to a small blanket. Place the middle of the scarf high on your neck and let it drape around to each shoulder. It should be touching your frame all the way from your neck to just below the elbow on both sides. The excess material should then cascade over your arms to the mid thigh.

When wearing one color, such as Jessica Simpson, a shawl in bold colors and patterns creates a fashion forward, eye-catching look.

Tie Your Draped Silk Scarf

The simple style of a draped silk scarf is achieved by using a long rectangular scarf. Lay the silk scarf across the neck with the center at the middle of the back of the neck. This look is perfect for casual outfits, updating simple styles.

This look is ideal for men and women alike. Play around with the color and texture of the scarf. The scarf will create a long and lean look for your figure, regardless of its texture. Therefore, with this style bulkier scarves can be used to catch the eye, so don’t be afraid to experiment.

Wear Your Silk Scarf as a Neckerchief

For a less casual look, try a silk scarf tied around your neck as a neckerchief. First, fold the square silk scarf diagonally, just as with the bandana. Then, tightly roll the material to form a long, skinny tie. Lastly, tie the scarf around your neck with one simple knot.

This formal update of the bandana style looks flawless and classy when worn in solid colors.

Wear Your Silk Scarf on Your Shoulders

With the help of gorgeous silk scarf, this look has the ability to add that extra punch to a plain outfit. To achieve this look you will need a silk scarf that is quite wide as well as long, so that it can expand to cover the shoulders. You will want to loosely drape one end across your shoulder and wrap the material clockwise around your shoulders; drape across the shoulder o the back, followed by the opposite shoulder, and lastly across your chest to the shoulder you began with.

Remember to keep the shrug loose while you wrap the scarf, almost creating a wide boat-neck overthrow.

Tie Your Looped Silk Scarf

When the average person hears the word “silk scarf”, a looped scarf is generally what they envision in their mind.

To create this looped effect, a long rectangular silk scarf must be used. Lay the silk scarf across the back of your neck and let it hang, but leave one side slightly longer than the other. Next, take the side that is longer and wrap it around your neck, moving it around your head in a counter clockwise motion. The scarf should end where you began turning it, now having a loop around the neck and the scarf ends hanging down across the chest on both sides. You can also stop the twist of the scarf end half way and leave one end hanging in front and one end down your back.

Wearing a Headband Silk Scarf

Another fun way to try a silk scarf headband is to fold the scarf in wide sections and place the center at your hairline above your forehead. Then draw the ends to the back of your head and tie a knot or bow, keeping your hair under the scarf from front to back. Although, when wearing a bohemian piece, such as a headband, remember it is vital to keep the rest of your outfit modern, as to not come across as a flower child living in the wrong generation. This fresh, indie chic look is sure to draw the right kind of attention.

A silk scarf can also be tied in your hair without giving off the look of a hippy. There are many ways this can be done. One option is to first put your hair in a temporary ponytail, leaving a few pieces down on the sides of your head to go under the tie. Then take a square scarf, hold two opposite corners and roll the ends to form a long skinny hair tie. Place the middle of this tie at the crown of your head (where you would normally place a plastic headband) and tie a tight knot at the back of your neck. Then let your hair out of the ponytail and you are ready to go.

Wearing a Bandana Silk Scarf

The bandana silk scarf is quickly becoming the most popular way to wear a scarf this summer. The lightweight material of the bandana makes it the perfect accessory for a day out in the heat. To attain this look, fold the scarf in half, corner to corner. Next lay the triangle on your chest with the point facing the floor, then wrap the other ends around your neck and tie.

As long as you stay away from western-style prints, like paisley, you will look chic, as opposed to on your way to a costume party. Also, do not wear the scarf straight front and back; once the bandana is securely tied, angle the point to add extra style and flair to your outfit and avoid any cowgirl comparisons.

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