This article was co-authored by Jordan Stolch. Jordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).
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A square scarf can be the finishing accessory for many outfits and is a must-have for anybody trying to achieve a quirky and slightly alternative look. They are fairly cheap yet really fun to wear; they are also usually quite large scarves and will require some attention to folding so that they sit well. Read on to experiment with multiple types of ties.
Steps
The Triangle Tie
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1Form a triangle.[1] Lay the square scarf flat out on the floor or on a table in front of you.
- Fold it in half diagonally, so that it forms a triangle. It does not have to be absolutely perfect.
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2Grasp the two longer ends of the scarf and pick it up. You'll be holding the two smaller angles of the triangle.
- You may want to twist the ends to make them stay how they are and look more tapered.
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3Rest the triangular scarf against your chest. Bring the two ends round to the back of your neck.
- Swap them over, so that your left hand is now holding the right end and your right hand is holding the left end.
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4Pull the ends round to the front of your body. They should rest on your chest along with the front of the scarf.
- It should hang in a triangular shape, with the two ends tapering off either side. If the scarf is too tight around your neck, simply grasp it at the front and gently pull it a little looser.[2]
- Place the knot as high or low on your chest as you like.
- Remember, the scarf should be relaxed and comfortable to wear.
The Necklace Tie
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1Fold your scarf into a triangle. Eyeballing it is fine; you don't have to use a surface.
- Rest the scarf over your chest. It should be about evenly centered.
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2Grab both points and bring them around to your front. They should wrap around your neck and come back in front of you.
- Tie the points in a knot as loosely or tightly as you see fit.
- Leave the knot exposed or place it underneath the other layer of the scarf.
- If you do choose the leave the knot exposed, experiment adjusting it to the right or left for a more asymmetrical look.
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3Fluff away! Your scarf should be fairly malleable and sit in a position of your choosing.
- Depending on the size of your scarf, play with the length of the two layers. The knot could hang at the top of your neck or underneath, creating automatic volume.
The Vintage Headwrap
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1Fold two points of your scarf into the center. This keeps them from flailing out when it's tied around your head.
- They can slightly overlap; wrapping the scarf around your head will obscure any angles anyway.
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2Fold up the scarf into a line.[3] There are two ways you can do this:
- Start at one end and fold until you reach the other.
- Fold each side up a bit at a time until they meet in the center.
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3Twist the line and wrap around your head. Start with the scarf at the base of your neck.
- If you like a bit of an asymmetrical look, start with your head a bit off the center of the scarf.
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4Twist the ends around each other in front of you.[4] They should meet near the top of your forehead. This keeps it sturdier and less likely to fall off. Twist it tight!
- It should create a sort of entwined "x" shape.
- Adjust your hair as the shape of the scarf forms.
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5Tie the ends in back. The scarf should lie on or just behind your hairline.[5]
- Tuck the loose ends in the first layer of the scarf.
As a Sweatband
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1Create a sweatband. Square scarves can also be worn around your wrist as a sweatband.
- To do this, lay it flat out and fold it into a triangle.
- Grasp the middle point of the triangular scarf and fold it into the middle, so that the scarf looks like a narrow trapezium shape.
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2Place your wrist at one end of the scarf. Use your thumb and forefinger to keep hold of the end.
- Use the fingers on the hand you are tying it to to hold it in place.
- Hold it tight around your wrist when wrapping it around.
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3Grasp the opposite end of the scarf and wrap it snugly around your wrist.
- When you are done, let go of the end with your thumb and tuck both ends inside the wrapped scarf.
Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow do you wear a scarf fashionably?
Jordan StolchJordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).
Image Consultant & Style AdvisorTo wear a scarf fashionably, choose silk as a fabric because it rolls easier on the neck. You will roll the scarf in 2-inch increments and keep it tight. Then tie the scarf around the neck almost like flight attendants. Another way would be to leave it loose. You would initially fold it into a triangle, and then you would just roll it about halfway, so that the bottom of the triangle is showing, then tie it in a bow behind your hair. You could also use the scarf by strapping it on the side of a handbag, with the bottom of the strap dangling down the side of the handbag.
References
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 25 September 2020.
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 25 September 2020.
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 25 September 2020.
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 25 September 2020.
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 25 September 2020.
About This Article
To wear a square scarf, start by folding it in half diagonally to form a triangle. Then, grab the 2 folded ends, and wrap them around the back of your neck so the triangle portion of the scarf is against your chest. Next, cross the 2 ends and bring them around to the front of your body. Finally, tie the ends together to form a knot, and let them rest against your chest with the rest of the scarf. To learn how to tie a vintage headwrap using a square scarf, scroll down!
