6 Ways to style a scarf

Sapna BistSep 3 2011

Scarves can add a tinge of style to drab dresses. While scarves are worn for different purposes from protecting the hair to religious sentiments, the most popular use of scarf comes with accessorizing. There are numerous ways to style a scarf. It can be tied around the waist, hung around the neck or loosely tied with the handbag. Here are a 6 different ways to adorn scarves.

Scarf as accessory
Scarf as accessory

1. Head coverings

A cotton or a silk scarf can be used to cover your head and then it can be tied to the back of the head. It can also be tied to the side. To do this you will have to fold the cotton or the silk scarf in the form of a triangle and then you can place it on your head. Then you can either twist or tie a knot with the ends. Then secure the ends by putting the twist around the knot. Head scarves with some glitter are the latest trend.

2. The kelly wrap

Fold a square scarf to form a triangle. Now put the scarf on your head. Get hold of the corners, cross them, and tie them under your chin. Cover the knot with the loose part of the scarf.

3. Knotted belt

For this, you will need an oblong scarf or bias-band square scarf. Fold the scarf and put the scarf through the loop of your belt of your skirt or pant. Then tie a knot with the ends of the scarf. For a tidy knot, ensure that the scarf’s ends are equal in length.

4. The square scarf

The square scarf can be folded in the form of a triangle and then draped across your shoulder. You can either keep the triangle hanging at the back or in front. Then the loose ends can be taken forward or backward and tied together. They can also be let loose. This will give a messy and informal look. When a silk scarf is used with the triangle on your back and the loose ends tied in the front, it gives a very classy look . A small square scarf can also be used by wrapping around the neck and tying a small bow towards the side.

5. The infinity scarf

This is a new type of scarf that has come in the market. It comes in the form of a circle, and so is also referred as a circle scarf. This scarf comes with an already made loop, and you can add more loops to it. You can tie one loop and let the loop hang towards your back. This will add details to your back if you are wearing a backless dress. A woolen infinity scarf will let you be fashionable as well as warm in winters. It can be used for the everyday casual look by wearing with a pair of jeans and top. However, you need to ensure that you do not choke yourself with the loops of the scarf. Do not tie them too tight.

6. Tying the scarf around a ponytail

A scarf can also be tied around your ponytail. This is a popular trend and lends a trendy casual look. The color of the scarf should go well with your dress or should be in contrast. Remember to make a bow with the loose ends. Complete the look with a pair of sunglasses.