How was your weekend? It snowed here – twice! Too bad it melted before we could play in it but it was fun to get all bundled up. Wearing a scarf and hat makes me instantly feel all 1940s. Do you wear hats?
My cousin Katie is a super stylish young gal who recently spent a semester in Paris. Now every time I see her I try to pick up a few tricks on how chic French ladies dress. Apparently a few months abroad will make you a master at tying scarves – something that has always baffled me – but Katie showed me the easiest trick. It’s now my favorite way to tie a scarf!
Outfit details: Hat c/o Julie Sinden, Scarf from Christmas (not sure of brand), Cardigan from J. Crew, Sequin shirt from Ann Taylor Loft
I love that this looks all knotty and complicated but is super easy. First, take a long scarf and fold it in half lengthwise.
Loop it around your neck.
Take one of the loose ends and go over the loop and then back under.
Take the second free end and go under the loop and then back over.
Adjust the length as needed. After you practice a couple of times you’ll get the hang of it.
Add red lipstick and a hat and suddenly I feel all kinds of French. How do you tie your scarves?
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Belinda says
February 23, 2013 at 12:58 amSoo easy! Love the pictures. Thanks for a great post.
bk says
February 20, 2013 at 12:48 pmBest scarf tying instructional ever! Great pictures and so easy to follow! Thank you.
Savanah says
February 8, 2013 at 1:39 pmThis is so sweet and lovely! I’m adding your how-to to my Friday Faves blog post :)
http://myhandmadehappies.blogspot.com/2013/02/friday-faves-2813.html
Savanah says
February 6, 2013 at 9:03 amThis is great!! Thanks so much for sharing! This will definitely be my newest favorite way to tie a scarf :)
Marie-Eve @aprettynest says
February 6, 2013 at 6:21 amLove it ! Looks almost braided !
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Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
February 5, 2013 at 9:08 pmI’ve never seen scarves tied this way, but I had to go run to the closet and take one out so I could try it myself. Yay! I’m French! Thank you for the tutorial–I feel so stylish now. :)
Susanna says
February 5, 2013 at 7:17 amThat looks great and I absolutely love the hat too :) I’ve always said you should wear more hats! I will have to try this scarf method too, thanks!
Stephanie says
February 5, 2013 at 3:55 amLovely! That is actually one of my favorite ways to tie a scarf… it’s not too tight around the neck and the scarf lays nice and flat and stays put. :) Cute yellow top!
[email protected] says
February 4, 2013 at 11:19 pmThanks for the tutorial! I don’t know anything about how to tie scarves!
Elisa @ Fancyfreeme.com says
February 4, 2013 at 11:14 pmI totally tie my scarf the same way! I always teach my admirers-it’s such a lovely way to work it!
Romney says
February 4, 2013 at 9:18 pmI did it!!! Thanks for showing me how!
Jennifer says
February 4, 2013 at 9:02 pmThank you! Always wondering how to get that look!
Laicie says
February 4, 2013 at 8:16 pmOoh so cool! I have to try this!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
February 4, 2013 at 5:22 pmYou totally look French Chic Stephanie! So easy and pretty. Now if only is wasn’t 30C (90F) here and too hot for scarves. Will save this idea away for winter.
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:24 pmI was just saying today that I can’t wait for 90 degree days! Yay for summer!!
Jolleen The Graffitied Gardenia says
February 4, 2013 at 3:10 pmTried it! Love!!! I’m going to post a picture on my blog and link to yours for instructions…and I love winter hats and scarves, very excited one I’ve been crushing on just went to clearance at Target.
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:26 pmSo easy, right? Target has such great hats, can’t wait to see yours!
helen says
February 4, 2013 at 2:57 pmwhoa, so beautiful!!! thanks for showing us the how-to. you look very chic and french! love your look :)
Deb Frank says
February 4, 2013 at 2:36 pmI LOVE those kind of scarves!…I have a bunch of colors and only a couple prints. As for hats I love them but they tend to smoosh my bangs, making them cover my eyes..but I keep trying! You look brilliant.
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:28 pmYep, I always seem to buy bright colors and prints that end up going with, um, nothing :) This gray scarf that I got for Christmas has been perfect. And I hear ya, I love wearing hats – just not taking them off, ha!
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February 4, 2013 at 2:36 pmHow pretty! I love the first click a lot!
Joen says
February 4, 2013 at 1:34 pmGreat Way to Tie a Scarf! I wear alot of scarves so this is a perfect turtorial! Thanks!
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:29 pmYou’re welcome Joen!
Jolleen The Graffitied Gardenia says
February 4, 2013 at 12:21 pmLove! Will try today!! Please post all the French fashion, I’d love to try stuff.
Jolleen
Alyssa says
February 4, 2013 at 12:19 pmOh la la…so fancy! I’ve never seen it done this way!
Jen @ Cuddles and Chaos says
February 4, 2013 at 11:33 amLove this trick! I just tried it in the mirror until I got the hang of it!
Also, that hat is adorable! I’ve been coveting Julie Sinden’s hats for so long!
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:30 pmYay! I had to practice too, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a cinch. You should totally get a hat – love her!
Regina says
February 4, 2013 at 10:27 amOoooohhh fancy shmancy!!! I love that!
Loulou says
February 4, 2013 at 10:09 amI had learned how to tie a scarf that way once and then forgot how to do it. Thanks to you and your chic cousin for reminding me! And yes, I wear hats … Winter, spring, summer and fall. I never leave home in the daytime without one. But after the sun has gone down, I only wear them in the winter for warmth.
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:32 pmI’m so impressed that you wear hats all year round, kudos to you! I wish more people wore hats :)
Rachel says
February 4, 2013 at 9:41 amI learned to tie a scarf that way last year and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since!! Very très chic :)
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:33 pmYep, I’ve been wearing it this way pretty much non stop. It’s nice to finally get more use out of my scarves!
Seriously Sassy Mama says
February 4, 2013 at 9:32 amI wish I wore more scarves. I am never in anything but a t-shirt and yoga pants, or scrubs. I tend to wear a cardigan around my neck like a scarf. Those knots make the scarf super cute.
gerbermom says
February 4, 2013 at 8:35 pmMy days of actually putting myself together are limited too – maybe we should do a 30-day “get dressed” challenge?
Audrey - This Little Street says
February 4, 2013 at 9:31 amEasy and so pretty! thanks for the tutorial! :)