How To Wear A Scarf Like A Parisian

There are many ways to wear a scarf. Some

look really chic and some look downright stuffy,

or worse, unflattering. Here are a few very easy

ways to wear your scarves without fussing or

worrying about it. With these skills, people may

wonder if, in fact, you were born in Paris.

Don’t miss our scarf-tying video, either, where Tina demonstrates these 3 easy-peasy styles below, adapted from her grandmother’s Hermès scarf booklet.

1. The Left BankStart with your big square scarf.

Fold it in half on the diagonal.

Place the scarf around your neck

with the point down your back,

and the long ends in front.

And we’re done! Pull through

the ends to train them to fall in a

straight line rather than billowing

out to your sides.

2. The Tout Simple (tu sehmpl)

Just like The Left Bank, start with a

square scarf and fold it in half on

the diagonal.

Now tie a very loose knot under

your chin, and then move it just

off-center so the knot is slightly to

the side. Leave plenty of space

under your chin!

But this time, start with the point,

and roll it up loosely in one long

piece. Place it around your neck

with the ends in front.

3. The Sashe (sa-shay)

Take your rolled up scarf, rolled on

the diagonal with the point on the

inside, and run it through your belt

loops. Tie a double knot. No Bows.

Done and done.

4. The Traditional Pashmina (for your long, rectangle scarves)

Place your pashmina around

your shoulders, with the ends in

front, and one side longer than

the other.

Now grab the longer end and

cross it before carrying it across

your body, bringing it up and

over your opposite shoulder (very

important to cross the longer end

before bringing it up and over).

The weight of the longer end

behind your back will hold it in

place over your shoulder.

Be sure to open it up under your

neck by pulling it down slightly

below your chin. (Otherwise it will

look like you’re being strangled

by the pashmina!)

Voila!

5. The Bandana

A western glam look that works well with square, thinner scarves.

Start with a large square. Fold it in half

on the diagonal.

With the point in front, bring the ends

behind your neck.

Cross the ends behind your back and

pull them around to the front.

Tie the ends in a loose knot under your

neck. Give yourself some breathing

space under your chin!

6. The Cape or Blanket Scarf (for your larger pieces...we recommend staying away from overly-busy patterns and extraneous ruffles, which can overwhelm your frame)

Start with a large cape or blanket.

Toss the cape over your shoulders, your

arms through the arm cutouts, and let

the ends hang at your sides.

For a variation, toss one end over the

opposite shoulder. The weight of the

scarf should keep it in place behind you.

7. Pashmina As A Wrap

If you are wearing a strapless dress and need a bit of warmth, wear your

pashmina as a wrap or shawl. Tuck the ends under your arms and behind

your back so the scarf isn’t hiding your dress or getting in your way. If you

are wearing a large scarf with a collared shirt, be sure to tuck your collar

under the scarf so they are not fighting with each other.

A F E W M O R E I D E A S

This is also a

great way to

showcase a

beautifully-

patterned

scarf.

8. The Classic Loop

Start by folding your scarf in half lengthwise,

and wrap it around your neck with the ends

in front. Grab the loose ends on one side and

bring them through the loop on the other end

(like threading a needle). Work this knot up to

right under your chin, but don’t forget to give

yourself some breathing room! The Classic

Loop gets too bulky for very large or thick

scarves.

The Classic Loop gets too bulky

with a large scarf.

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