Eternally fashionable, scarves are the most versatile accessory for women. A beautiful silk scarf can add chic sophistication to your business attire. Whichever scarf you choose, there are many ways to tie a scarf. Play around and find the look that best suits your style.
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European Loop
- Fold a long, rectangular scarf like an accordion, or fold it in half lengthwise several times until it is the desired width.
- Fold your rectangle in half, ends to ends, creating a loop.
- Place this folded rectangle behind your neck and bring the looped end and the loose ends to the front.
- Take the two loose ends and pull them through the loop.
- Pull the ends until the scarf fits snugly around your neck.
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Brooch Knot
- Fold a long scarf like an accordion. If it’s very long, fold it in half to shorten it first.
- Wrap it around your neck and secure it on one side with a brooch or pin.
- Fan out the accordion folds.
This works well with a small square scarf as well.
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Slip Knot
- Fold a long scarf in half lengthwise until desired width is achieved.
- Place around your neck with the ends in front, one end shorter than the other.
- Wrap the long end once around the short end and then pull the long end through the top of the loop.
- Adjust the tie to the desired height.
This look can also be made with a square scarf folded on the bias.
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Casual Knot
- Fold a long, rectangular scarf like an accordion.
- Drape it around your neck and tie a simple knot at the side. Both ends can be in front, or you can flip one end to the back.
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Butterfly knot
- Fold a long, rectangular scarf like an accordion.
- Drape it around your neck and tie a simple knot at the side. Both ends can be in front, or you can flip one end to the back.
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Ascot Knot
- Fold a long, rectangular scarf like an accordion.
- Place it around your neck, ends facing the back.
- Bring the ends to the front, and loop one over the other, fluffing out the one on top.
- This can be tucked into a blouse for a more business-like look.
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Neck Wrap
- Fold a square scarf into a triangle.
- Tie the two ends of the triangle together at the back of your neck.
- Muss the scarf to make it full and not so folded.
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