How to tie a square scarf easily!

14 October 2014

How to tie a square scarf – we’ve updated our hugely popular step-by-step guide.

Unsure how to tie a square scarf? In this easy guide we’ll take you through it a step at a time. The all important scarf deets – model is tying a 90 x 90 cms square paper silk scarf – available through our silk scarf pages. We hope you find it useful! 🙂

Don’t miss, too, our step-by-step guide to tying a long turban scarf here!

Step 1 – tie a square silk scarf

Fold the scarf across on the diagonal to form a triangle. Place over the head with the point of the triangle pointing towards the nape of the neck. Ensure your scarf ends are equal.

The scarf used in this guide comes as a tightly rolled silk square. This gives it a lovely crinkly texture once it is unravelled. Initially until it ‘relaxes’ you will need to stretch over the head front to back.

Step 1 (Reverse view)

Above is the reverse view of Step 1 – How to tie a square scarf?

Step 2

Twist the ends of the scarf just under each ear. This avoids gaping around the face and instead will give you a smooth scarf line around the face.

Step 3 – ways to tie

Cross over the scarf at the back of your neck (as seen above). If you can tuck the back triangular point underneath so much the better, but no matter if not, this can be done later.

Step 4

Bring the scarf ends around your face and tie off at the front with a simply granny knot, or small bow. We would advise slightly off centre but it is entirely up to you. Asymmetric details tend to suit our faces better, and are easier to wear well.

Step 5 – square silk scarf in blue

Step 5 (Final view, reverse)

As you can see from the views above this scarf sits neatly and is super lightweight. It is especially good for wearing under your favourite hat.

With significant hair loss hats often don’t sit low enough down on the neck to cover that final couple of inches, leaving you feeling exposed. These little scarves fill in nicely and come in a fab range of rich jewel like colours. Find silk square scarf here!

Always remember to conceal the scarf line at the front up under the hat, so that it is only visible at the sides and back. I’m not sure why this is so important, but you’ll soon see why, if you try your hat with and without the scarf being visible.

So if you have a special event coming up and a wonderful hat to wear, there really is no need to feel you can’t wear it. This is an ‘invisible’ square scarf tie guide. We often asked ‘Are square scarves in style?’ yes, indeed!

But there are many more visible fashion styles of tying square scarves – from the ‘Land Girl’ / 1950’s look – expertly explained by The Glambassador – Six Different Ways to Tie A Head Scarf Here she explains no fabrics are ‘off the table’ for tying, you and I may feel differently worn over a bald head, but not to worry if you really want to hussle those scarf fabrics, a light head band would enable you to pin into it and keep everything secure.

AND not forgetting the emphasised front knot turban, great for adding height to most face shapes or the turban twist square scarf tie. If the front knot style is just a little too ‘out there’ this really simple twist scarf tie is an easy look to wear well. Particularly if you ‘up the ante’ with bold colours, soft silk sheen, earrings, make-up etc! It’s super quick to do and looks elegant and dressy.

The main thing is not to stress, give yourself a little time in front of a mirror and try things out. I wouldn’t attempt a new scarf tie if you’re rushing out the door or have somewhere to be. Try them out indoors around the house and out the garden for a few hours, and see how you get on.

I guarantee you’ll surprise yourself with how quickly you pick it up and how easy they are to wrap up and look good in!

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