Ways to Tie a Scarf Around Your Neck

There are many ways to wear a scarf to be more fashionable. Here are some ways to achieve a modern-day chic and that eye-catching look.

The Josephine
The look of the Josephine is a knotted piece of bread used as snacks for drinks. This is a rather large knot so it would be best if the cloth is of a light material and the width of the cloth is narrow. Silk, rayon and satin are the best ones for this. Drape the scarf around your neck with the ends loosely hung. Take the left tail of the scarf and roll the cloth upwards to the body creating a knot with the other loose end at the back. Hold the scarf where the cloth forms a cross over and take the scarf in front of the loop from the right side behind the loose end. Bring that end over the loop and knot the loop and then pull. Leave the knot loose or tight, or even adjust the length of the scarf.

The Larks Head
This is one of the classic knots in use. Drape the tie around the neck with about one end a third longer than the other. Create a long fold near the center of the left end. Fold in half the knot from the loose end that would create two smaller loops. Take the right loose tail and feed it through the loopholes. By doing this, you would go behind all of the pieces and the knots can either be tightly woven or loosely held. To adjust the height of the knot, you simply need to slide the knot up and down.

The Bowline
This type makes a statement as one loose end is left on the shoulder. Drape the scarf evenly over your shoulders. Take the left end of the scarf and pull it upwards to your body to create the knot. Let the right tail run through the loophole from the front and then over into the left loose end. Return the right loose end to the loop but always stay behind the left end. Adjust the tightness and then toss the right end over the shoulder. Leaving the knot loose would definitely call attention to your neckline area, and would also look stunning by being playful with knot placement and drapery.

Other knots, usually practical ones, have often been used to tie scarves or ties. Apply these different styles and be adventurous with your everyday fashion.

Pohl is a regular author on fashion. While most of his articles are related to men's style, he occasionally writes about women's fashion as well. He is also the founder of Ties-necktie.com - One of the US premiere online store for silk ties that also shows tricks on how to tie a tie.