Sometimes, standing in front of the mirror and carefully examining yourself before going out, you realize that the image is not completely completed. What is missing is a bright element or a stylish accessory that will dilute the usual wardrobe and draw attention to the skillful selection of clothes. The highlight of the look can be a neckerchief. This is an option available to every woman, because it can be inexpensive, and it can be tied in completely different ways.
By purchasing at least one scarf, you will receive several fashionable jewelry at once.
Handkerchiefs are made from materials of different textures: silk, cotton, wool or chintz. A variety of fabrics and colors will help you choose the right option for every stylish girl.
Ways to beautifully tie a scarf around your neck
There are a great variety of methods for tying a scarf around the neck. First you need to decide what style you are wearing a headscarf for: business, casual or romantic, and also how you want the accessory to look and “fit”: voluminous or not very, modest or defiant. Based on this, you can choose one of the following methods.
French
French women skillfully create simple and comfortable, but memorable images and very often use beautiful scarves in them. It was in France, during the time of Louis XIV, that headscarves were first tied around the neck. True, then it was a symbol exclusively of belonging to the nobility. In the modern world, completely different women and even men use scarves.
For the French tying method, you will need a small silk, chiffon or satin handkerchief.:
- roll it into a strip about 5–6 cm wide. For an even more sophisticated look, you can make the strip even narrower;
- place the resulting scarf around your neck so that the ends are at the back;
- gently wrap the ends over the neck and throw them forward to form a double wrap around the neck;
- tie a neat knot, but do not tighten it tightly;
- straighten all the folds, the drapery should be even.
The knot can be placed not only in front, but also on the side, directing one end to the back and the other to the chest. In this position, the accessory has a special French chic and tenderness.
Cowboy style
Wild West style can be used in both vintage and modern looks. Even though cowboys were men, On a woman, this method of tying does not look brutal. Especially if you use softly draping fabrics such as silk or viscose materials.
To transform into a feminine cowboy:
- fold the square scarf so that you get a triangular scarf;
- place the scarf around your neck so that the large angle is on your chest in the décolleté area;
- wrap two sharp corners around the neck and bring them forward under or above the main angle;
- tie a soft knot and smooth out all the creases.
With a ring or brooch
The option looks unusual, complemented by an accessory such as a brooch or a special ring. To do this, choose a fairly large scarf or even a not too wide scarf.. It is important that the design is on both sides or the wrong side must be beautiful. There can be several variations of tying:
- if you use a ring, then you should use it instead of a knot: pass both ends of the scarf through it so that they are firmly secured;
- You can fasten the scarf with a brooch the way your heart desires: on the side, in the front, or just the ends of the accessory. Instead of a brooch, try using a tie clip that you borrow from the man you love.
In the form of a choker
The choker necklace, fashionable in recent seasons, can be recreated using even a silk scarf. Don't be afraid, the image won't be vulgar or daring. Vice versa, the delicate texture of the fabric will soften this decision and suit modest but confident girls.
To create a choker, take a scarf and fold it into a thin strip of 3–5 cm. Twist it so that you get a fairly dense rope. Wrap it around your neck in 2-3 turns, tie the short ends (you can leave the knot outside or hide it inside the “necklace”).
Two scarves together
When creating a fashion accessory, you can even use two scarves at the same time. We offer the following methods:
- "duet". First, tie the first scarf around your neck, folded into a triangle (like a cowboy version with a hidden knot).Then take a second scarf in a contrasting color, fold it into a thin strip like a tie and tie it with a simple knot over the first;
- vignette of two scarves. The method of creation resembles a choker. Take two narrow scarves and twist each into a tight rope. After this, intertwine the two twisted scarves into a loose strand. Throw the structure over your neck and tie it at the back with a neat knot;
- "joker". Fold two scarves of the same size, but in matching colors, into narrow strips and tie them together with two knots at both ends. Wear these scarves as a collar, placing the knots over your shoulders. (either one on the chest and the other on the back).
Under various clothes
The advantage of a scarf around the neck is that it matches a wide variety of wardrobe items. Basic rule: competent color combination and accents. The scarf around the neck is such an accent.
To the dress
A scarf under a dress is the perfect feminine option. If the dress has a neckline or a wide neck, feel free to choose a narrow scarf with a beautiful knot or ring. Also, using two scarves, you can repeat a natural neckline, for example, with a boat neckline, which will create the illusion of a beautiful collar on the dress.
The following may be an interesting option. Place a long silk scarf on your neck with the ends facing forward. They must reach the waist. Belt this scarf with a strap right over the dress.
Under your shirt
Blouses and shirts most often have a collar, so you can tie a scarf around your neck only if you unbutton the top buttons. It is not necessary to make a deep neckline, it is important to simply expose part of the neck. A thin scarf tied in the French style can complement both an image with a business shirt and a romantic blouse. In the first case, you should not give the scarf too much volume in order to maintain the rigor of the image..
You can tie a more voluminous bow under a casual blouse or create a choker. If you don't want to unbutton your shirt, try tying a scarf in a bow along your buttoned collar.
Under the coat
It is quite difficult to tie a thin flowing scarf onto outerwear, so for the cold season you can choose a thicker scarf. The tying style depends on the coat model:
- if it has a V-neck, then the cowboy version is ideal;
- under a coat with a stand-up collar or a regular collar, choose a convenient method, for example, loosely wrap it around your neck and secure the scarf with a brooch or a knot. You can also tie a loop knot: place a scarf folded in half around your neck and pass the free end into the resulting loop at the other end.
With a jacket
A scarf is worn over a jacket in the same way as it is combined with a coat. If the jacket has a hood, then things get more complicated here. In this case choose a scarf that can be tied tightly around your neck. Also use the harness method: outdoors it will protect you from the cold wind, and indoors it will decorate your outfit, which is hidden under outerwear.