5 ways to tie your scarf

Tying a scarf is something that a surprising number of men get wrong. As with ties there are a multitude of ways that you can tie a scarf – they vary in complexity and style and you should choose one that best suits your look.

ONCE AROUND

Put the scarf around your neck, throw one end around your shoulder, then throw the other end around the opposite shoulder. You can either keep the scarf like that for a reverse drape – or move the dangling scarf ends to your chest to create the once around.

HOXTON KNOT

To create the Hoxton Knot, simply lay one half of the scarf over the other and put around your neck. Put the scarf ends on one side through the loop that has been created on the other side and hey presto, you’ve got yourself a knot.

FAKE KNOT

One of the easiest, most stylish and yet underused knots; the fake knot is great for all occasions. Taking about quarter of the length of a scarf, tie a loose knot in it, put the scarf around your neck and then wrap the non-knotted end around your neck. Push the non-knotted end through the loose knot and make sure it’s all even.

OVER HAND

Put the scarf around your neck, and reduce the length of it on one side – so that it hangs longer on one side than the other. Place the longer end of the scarf atop the shorter end and then guide it under the shorter end, taking it out by your throat.

DRAPE

You don’t necessarily have to tie your scarf. If it’s elegant and fairly short – just have either side lying over your shoulders, put on a coat and you’ll find that your neck’s kept warm whilst you’ll show a hint of scarf in your look.

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