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This is a smart, professional style of scarf-tying that makes for a simple accent to a business-suit, or elegant pant / skirt ensemble. This style looks best with a blouse bearing a high collar. Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (Oblong) Scarf (at least 80 cm long) Tying the Scarf: Take the oblong scarf and fold it twice to create an "S" fold. Drape the scarf around your neck so that the ends hang down the back. Cross the ends in the back and bring them back to the front. Loop the one end around the other in front and pull the ends back around to the back once more. Knot the ends at the back of the neck and tuck any remaining length down the back of the blouse beneath the collar. The finished look is sleek and sophisticated.

Sometimes you need something to dress-up that simple little dress you're wearing, but you don't want (or don't have) a regular belt that would be appropriate. This is the perfect time to put a scarf to use. Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (oblong) Scarf (80 cm long) Tying the Scarf: Fold the rectangular scarf twice lengthwise to form an "S" fold. Wrap the folded scarf around your hips and tie the scarf at the side with either a knot or a small bow. Adjust the unknotted side of the scarf to expand it slightly. The result is a soft looking belted effect that makes even the simplest dress just a touch more festive.

This is a method of scarf wearing that is traditionally done using a bandana (or small scarf). It provides a neat-looking result and looks especially good worn with a blouse and skirt / pants with the blouse collar turned up. Scarf Style Needed: Square Scarf (120 cm square) Tying the Scarf: Fold the square scarf diagonally from corner to corner. Turn down the folded edge to create a fold approximately 1 to 1-1/2 inches wide. Continue folding this edge again and again until approximately ½ of the triangle is left free. Drape the folded scarf around the neck so that the turned down side is against the neck and the coiled ends are hanging in front of the body. Tie the two coiled ends together and knot them, leaving as much of the coiled ends hanging free as possible. This style of tying creates a shawl effect on the shoulders and a tie effect in front. It is casual, but sophisticated, and is perfect for afternoon lunches and daywear in general.

This is a traditional scarf tying style, providing a conservative, yet sophisticated look. The style is excellent for summery skirt / pant suits where the addition of a blouse would be too warm for the climate. Scarf Style Needed: Square Scarf (120 cm square) Tying the Scarf: Fold the square scarf diagonally from corner to corner. Drape the folded scarf around the neck, passing the folded corners back over the shoulders. Cross the folded corners behind the neck and bring them forward over the shoulders once more. Draw the scarf to a snug fit around the neck and tie the folded corners together to form a simple knot or bow (your choice). This scarf-tying style creates a very soft, feminine-looking accent to a suit, and is equally purposed for concealing décolletage in low-cut, jacketed dresses , and blouses.

You can wear a scarf as a halter - style blouse . This is an inventive use for a scarf that is both bold and flattering. Worn this way, the scarf adds an elegant touch to a pant suit, or skirt suit, and can allow you to take your suit from a day at the office to a nice dinner date, with a moment's adjustment. Scarf Style Needed: Square Scarf (at least 120 cm square) Tying the Scarf: Take the square scarf and tie a small knot in the center of the scarf. If the scarf has an apparent front and back, make sure the knot is tied on the back side of the scarf. Next, fold the scarf diagonally so that the knot is on the inside of the fold. Wrap the folded edge of the scarf around your waist, letting the unfolded points hang down. Tie the folded corners at your back. Raise the loose corners of the scarf up along the torso and pass one around each side of the neck. Knot these corners at the back of the neck. Adjust the positioning of the scarf so that the knot is unseen. The re...

You can wear your scarf as a sarong type skirt . Worn this way, it makes an elegant cover-up at the poolside or the beach. The light-weight fabric of most scarves makes it cool and comfortable, and the draping effect is very flattering to women who are uncomfortable showing their thighs and hips in a bathing suit. Scarf Style Needed: Square Scarf (at least 120 cm square) Tying the Scarf: Fold the square scarf diagonally to form a large triangle. Additionally, following the pattern of the scarf (if any) turn down the folded edge to create the appearance of a "belt". If the scarf design includes a border, it may be possible to position one of the layers of the fold to incorporate this border into the faux "belt". Wrap the folded scarf around the waist and knot it twice to secure it. Fold the ends from the knot in and under the knot so that they lay flat under the edges of the scarf and cover any space found there. This usually looks most flattering with the...

This style of scarf wrapping is named for the fact that it forms a fabric crown over the head. It is an elegant-looking wrap and is a good choice for bad hair days. Scarf Style Needed: Rectangular (oblong) Scarf Tying the Scarf: Drape the rectangular scarf over the head off-centered so that one end hangs much farther down the body than the other. Gather the ends of the scarf at the nape of the neck and cross them behind the head. Twist the longer end of the scarf to form a "rope" which should be laid along the front edge of the scarf approximately 1-2 inches from the edge (over the top of the head). Continue the twist around to meet the other, shorter, end of the scarf and knot the two ends together. The ends can be left loose to drape over or behind the shoulder, or may be guided along the back of the head and tucked under the scarf, out of sight. This is a terrific look for outdoor occasions or for anytime you want to create an exotic look and your hair won't ...