How to Tie a Neck Scarf and Look Like You Have Your Life Together

There’s something so chic about a perfectly tied neck scarf. It can elevate your look and turn a casual outfit into a polished one.


I get lots of questions about this, so here’s how to tie a neck scarf and look stunning in less than a minute.

Upstyle Recommends!

Get this highly recommended silk scarf that Amazon reviewers swear by- it's a versatile staple accessory every girl needs in her closet!

Tools and materials: 

  • Square or rectangular scarf


How to tie a neck scarf​

1. Make a rectangle

If you’re using a square scarf, start by folding it into a triangle.


Then fold the tip of the triangle three quarters of the way towards the fold, to make a kind of rectangle shape.


If your scarf is already a rectangle, you can skip this part.

How to tie a neck scarf​

2. Fold into a strip

Fold the scarf lengthways, keeping it smooth and flat.

How to tie a neck scarf​

Fold it as many times as you want to get the width you’re looking for.


It should look like this.

How to tie a neck scarf​

3. Wrap it

Find the center of the scarf and put it under your chin.


Wrap the ends of the scarf around your neck from front to back.


Cross the ends over behind your neck and bring them forwards.

How to tie a neck scarf​

4. Tie the knot

Cross the ends over at the front.


Take the top end and take it under the scarf and up through the middle of the wrap.

How to tie a neck scarf​

Tie the two ends into a single knot and adjust the scarf so that it’s comfortable.

How to tie a neck scarf​

How to tie a neck scarf​

There you go! That’s all it takes to look at home in any Parisian cafe.


If you’re going to try this scarf-tying hack, please let me know in the comments.


Here’s to your stylish future!


Follow me on Instagram: @  christiemoeller

Find me on TikTok: @  christiemoeller

The author may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

Comments
Join the conversation
Next