How to style a scarf: 6 easy ways to update your look just like a fashion insider

Side Tie

Wrap a silk scarf (square shaped is ideal) around your neck twice, tying it in a knot to the side. Use a bolder printed scarf with a simple black top or dress to update or add some texture to the look.

Skinny Scarves

The thin 70’s style scarf has been a runway and street style star for the past few seasons. Look for a long narrow scarf that is about 1-2 inches wide or improvise with something thicker by folding it over. Wrap the scarf around your neck making a solid even band and let the ends hang lose or tie them mid way down your chest to look very Saint Laurent.

Draped

When your coat is feeling drab and you’re not on the market for a new one, take a large scarf and drape it across your neck and chest. Let the ends hang in the back or tie them together to give your jacket a fashionable facelift.

Bag Bow

What do you do with small scarves or something you’re tired of wearing around your neck? Tie them to a handbag to get them out of the way or to add some colour to your basic bag. Move a scarf to a bag during meals to avoid any mess or break up an all black look with a colourful tuft.

Back Tie

A simple twist on and easy style update is tying a scarf to the back rather than to the side or front. It may seem like a small change but a solid band in the front with a short or long tie down the back is easy to do with any scarf shape. Be wary of anything oversized as it may be too bulky around the neck and we’re not going for a neck brace look.

Triangle Tie

Fold a silk or cotton scarf in to a triangle shape and wrap it around your neck tying it in the front and letting the pointed edge drape. Wear this style tucked beneath a jacket or over a top as a statement-making piece.