A silk scarf is arguably the most versatile piece you can have in your wardrobe and has the power to transform a so-so look into a gorgeous outfit. However, owning a beautiful hand painted silk scarf is not enough. You want to wear it in the most flattering way.
There are many ways to wear a scarf, and below we talk about some ideas to help you take more advantage of this great accessory. Whether you want to have it around your neck, head or body, read on!
First things first! All about your face shape...
Identifying your face shape is the first step to pick the most flattering way to tie your scarf.
| | Example | Your Features | Accentuate Your Beauty |
| Round Face |  | Full cheeks; Widest part of the face is at the cheeks and ears. No sharp andgles. | You want to create a slimmer effect. A scarf draping from the neck will help to create an elongated image. Also, tying a knot midway from your neck will draw rhe eye downward. |
| Oval Face |  | Narrow forehead, wider at cheekbones and tapers slightly to the chin | The oval shape is considered to have proportionated features. If you have an oval shape, you can play with scarves without any fear! |
| Square Face |  | Same width across forehead, cheekbone and at the jawline. | You want to soften the angles. Long scarves, falling freely are best. |
| Oblong Face |  | Same as the square shape, but longer than wide. | Because your face is already narrow, keep the scarf around your neck. It will flatter our face. |
Upside Down Pear (aka heart face) |  | Wide cheekbones and narrow jawline | You want to give the impression your jawline is a little wider than it is. Scarves tied around your neck will look great on you. |
Now, with the most flattering style for you in mind, let's see how to wear those babies.
6 ways to wear a scarf around your neck
The simplest way to wear This is what some call This is pretty simple, yet
your scarf: just throw it the European Loop. Just sophisticate. You throw the
around your neck and let the fold your oblong scarf in the scarf around your neck, let the
two ends fall freely.Perfect middle, put it around the back two ends fall in the front, and
with a jacket or anything with of your neck and pass the ends then throw one of the ends to
a collar. through the loop. the back.
Just wrap the scarf loosely Fold your square scarf Wrap your oblong scarf
around your neck, tie a knot at diagonally so you have a sure its middle aligns with
the two ends and make sure to triangle. Wrap it around your the middle of your front neck.
hide the knot. The key to this Let the square angle (remember Cross the two ends behind look is not to wrap it too tightly. geometry class?) to fall in and bring them to the front,
the front. Tie a knot at the back. allowing them to fall freely.
3 ways to wear a scarf as a head wrap
Besides the very classical "Grace Kelly" look which you fold your square scarf in a triangle and tie it under you chin, there are other possibilities.
Wearing a head wrap is a great look for warmer weather or even at the beach.
3 ways to wear a scarf around your body
This is such a fun way to wear
square scarf. Pinch it in the
center, letting the four sides hang
down. Tie a little knot where you
are pinching. Tie two of the ends
around your neck, and two around
your waist. Just wrap it low around the You need a big scarf here.
waist. Just wrap it around.