Wear a Square Scarf
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 and will require some attention to folding so that they sit well. Read on to experiment with multiple types of ties.
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Steps
The Triangle Tie
- Form a triangle. 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.
- Grasp 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.
- Rest 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.
- Pull 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.
- 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
- Fold 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.
- Grab 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.
- Fluff 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
- Fold 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.
- Fold up the scarf into a line. 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.
- Twist 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.
- Twist the ends around each other in front of you. 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.
- Tie the ends in back. The scarf should lie on or just behind your hairline.
- Tuck the loose ends in the first layer of the scarf.
As a Sweatband
- Create 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.
- Place 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.
- Grasp 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.
Tips
- These scarves can be bought in a range of patterns and colours. Mix and match them with your clothes to create different outfits and looks.
- A square scarf is an accessory that can be worn by guys and girls alike, although a lot of guys prefer to wear them around their wrists.
- Until you get the hang of tying the scarf yourself, have a friend help you (especially when tying it around your wrist, as doing this with one hand can be difficult at first).
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