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Wear a Scarf to Highlight Your Beauty

Scarf Styles: Throughout history, scarves have been made from a variety of fabrics - from heavy wool knits to fine silk weaves, patterned or plain - each style appropriate to its setting or the fashion of the period. Today, fashion scarves are commonly made from silk, rayon or acetate, which offer a light weight, fluid movement, strength, and a shimmering finish. Other common fabrics for scarves are cotton and wool, which make for a slightly heavier scarf, with structure and often textured finishes. Scarves come in many sizes and shapes, and many are designed for specific uses. There are bandanas and kerchiefs which are smaller in size (usually 14-16 inches [35-40 cm] on a side), to large shawl-like scarves (which can be up to 48 inches [120 cm] on a side). There are square scarves, rectangular (or oblong) scarves, and triangular scarves. Some scarves have hemmed edges, fringed edges, and fused edges. They can be batik dyed, tie-dyed, silk-screened, have woven patterns, or solid
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How To Fold a Cowl Style Scarf

Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (oblong) Scarf (120 cm long) 1. Fold your rectangular scarf twice lengthwise to form an "S" fold. 2. Drape the folded scarf over one shoulder so that the end hangs approximately one foot down the back. 3. Pin the scarf into place at the shoulder. 4. Drape the scarf around the neck in front and over the opposite shoulder so that the unpinned end hangs down the back as well. Tying the Scarf: Fold your rectangular scarf twice to form an "S" fold and lay the folded scarf over one shoulder so that one end of the scarf hangs down the back for about 1 foot. Fasten the scarf in place using the jewelry pin of your choosing. The pin should be placed between the breast and shoulder, but closer to the shoulder. Drape the remaining length of the scarf loosely around the front of the chest and over the opposite shoulder.

How To Fold a Shawl Style Scarf

Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (oblong) Scarf (120 cm long) 1. Fold your rectangular scarf twice lengthwise to form an "S" fold. 2. Drape the folded scarf over one shoulder so that the end in front hangs halfway between the bust-line and the waist. 3. Pin the scarf into place at the shoulder. 4. The protion of the scarf hanging over the shoulder can be left trailing down the back, or can be brought over and hooked into the crook of the elbow of the opposite arm. Tying the Scarf: Fold your rectangular scarf twice to form an "S" fold and lay the folded scarf over one shoulder. Use the jewelry pin of your choice to secure the scarf in place. The scarf should hang at least mid-way down the torso to a point between the bust-line and the waist in front. The longer portion of the scarf can be left trailing down the back, or brought over to drape over the crook of the elbow of the opposite arm, if desired.

Wear a Scarf Over the Shoulder

Scarf Style Needed: Square Scarf (120 cm square) 1. Fold your square scarf diagonally. 2. Take each side of the main fold and fold back and forth into an accordion-style fold one-inch deep. 3. Open the main fold and hold the accordion folds flat. 4. Pinch the scarf to hold the folds in place and drape the scarf over the shoulder. 5. Fan the scarf over the shoulder and down the back in a cape-like fashion. Tying the Scarf: Take your square scarf and fold it in half diagonally. If the scarf has a specific front and back, make sure the "front" is folded to the inside. Fold the ends back upward until approximately 1 inch remains folded. Continue folding in opposite directions until one layer of the scarf is folded in an accordion style. Flip the scarf and repeat the process to create an accordion fold on the other side of the center fold. Open the center fold and lay it flat with the remaining folds intact underneath. Pinching the folds to hold them in place, drape t

How To Tie a Two-Shoulder Wrap

This is an excellent method of scarf-tying for use with sleeveless dresses and low-cut scoop necked dresses and blouses . It can be used to provide a modicum of warmth when transitioning from afternoon to evening at various functions. 1. Fold the square scarf lengthwise (or as an option, diagonally). 2. Drape the folded scarf around your shoulders on the outside of the arms. 3. Tie the folded comers of the scarf into a small knot in the center front of the body. Scarf Style Needed: Square Scarf (120 cm square) Tying the Scarf: Fold the square scarf in half lengthwise to form a rectangle. Drape the folded scarf around the outside of the arms at the shoulders and knot the folded corners in the center front. Optionally, you may fold the scarf diagonally, drape the scarf as shown above and knot the folded corners in the center front as well.

How To for a Long Tie Scarf

You can create a soft-looking effect with your scarf reminiscent of a man's necktie. It makes for a beautiful accent to a simple suit , dress or blouse / slacks combination. The technique is simple, but highly effective. Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (Oblong) Scarf (at least 80 cm long) Tying the Scarf: Take an oblong scarf and fold it twice lengthwise to create an "S" fold. Drape the folded scarf around your neck and allow the ends to hang down your front. Pull one end of the scarf down so that it is slightly longer than the other. Wrap the longer end around the shorter one and tie a loose knot. Pull the unknotted end of the scarf to adjust the length as desired. The finished look is soft, yet professional. It is suited for wear in virtually any setting.

How To Wear a Scarf as a Belt

There are times when you want to add a little "twist" to the traditional look of a belted slacks / blouse / jacket ensemble. By replacing the usual belt with a scarf in a complimentary color/pattern, you can create a flattering, and chic look. Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (oblong) Scarf (120 cm long) Tying the Scarf: Fold the rectangular scarf in half, twice, lengthwise. Thread the scarf through the belt loops of the pants (just as you would a traditional belt) and pull the belt to make sure the ends are even when fully threaded. Then, loop the scarf ends around one another and thread one end back through the loops on each side of the pants until they meet in the back. At the back of the pants, tie the ends of the scarf into a knot and tuck any remaining ends back under the wrapped scarf. The result is a colorful alternative to the traditional belt. This method can also be used as a belt-style tying of a scarf for simple dresses, and works well when tied in t