Different Ways to Tie Your Silk Scarf

Scarves come in many shapes, sizes, and fabric. This variety makes scarves a very versatile accessory for all outfits. Silk is the queen of fabrics. It is highly absorbent without becoming damp and is odor-resistant. A pure silk scarf also has amino acids in common with the human body and is even hypoallergenic. Silk's luxurious softness and paradoxical ability to remain cool in the heat and warm in the cold make it a good material for scarves. You can wear silk scarves over the head, around the neck, or over the shoulders. Try out different scarf-tying techniques to broaden and update your style.


Over-the-Head Styles
Over the head scarves were the rage in the 1960s, worn by Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. Over-the-head styles keep the head warm and keep hair intact or in place.

Ponytail Style
This style requires a long rectangular silk scarf. Also, make sure you have a hair tie to lock this style in place. First, center the scarf on your forehead, bringing the sides over your ears and down to the nape of your neck, just as you would in tying your hair in a ponytail. Next, pull half of the scarf through the hair tie. Next, twist the hair tie. Lastly, bunch up the rest of the scarf, pulling it into the hair tie to finish the look.

Bandana Wrap
First, fold the square scarf diagonally, and make the ends touch, creating a triangle. Next, place the scarf on top of the head. Align the longest side with the middle of the forehead and position the pointy part toward the back of the head. Hold the scarf in place and bring the ends of the scarf all the way to the back of the head. Finally, tie both ends in a single or double knot. Adjust the position of the scarf on the forehead as needed for comfort.

Headband Scarf
A headband scarf is more elegant and less constricting than the premade headband accessory. An oblong silk scarf is a good choice for this particular style. First, lay the scarf on a flat surface and fold the top edge toward the middle, creating a crease with your fingers. Next, fold the bottom toward the center, this time overlapping the already folded section. Make a crease with your fingers. Then, center the scarf at the top of your head and tuck the ends under your hair, tying a knot at the back. Finally, adjust the length of the knot so that it cascades down the front of either shoulder.

Turban Style
For this style, use a long rectangular scarf. First, center the scarf on your forehead. Next, bring together the sides at the back of your neck, just as you would in tying a ponytail, and then tie a knot. Bring each end to the front of your head, and entwine the sides on top of your head. Lastly, bring the sides down and tuck the ends under the wrap.

Neck Scarves
One of the most common ways to wear a scarf is to place it around your neck. Neck scarves protect your neck from the cold and the heat. Choose long silk scarves to try out different neck scarf styles.

Bandit
The classic bandit style requires a long and square silk scarf. First, lay the scarf flat on a surface. Next, fold the scarf, making the two corners meet each other to create a triangle. Place the scarf around your neck with the wide triangle pointing down your chest, and wrap the two ends around your neck. Finally, tie a knot under the wide triangle front.

Infinity Loop
To create this style, drape the scarf over the shoulders. Next, tie the ends in an overhand knot. Do this twice to make sure the first knot does not give. Then, twist the scarf, forming a number 8. Lastly, take the bottom of the loop and drape it over your head.

This chart lists the different scarf styles and the type of scarf that works best with each look.