How to Wear a Scarf: Knots, Colours, and Types of Scarves

It’s starting to get chilly and you’d like to wear a scarf while staying stylish? Are you looking for tips on how to choose a scarf that brightens your face and enhances your features? Do you want to learn how to tie a scarf?

I will help you.

As a fashion enthusiast, I particularly enjoy finding outfits that combine comfort with a trendy look. This largely depends on the choice of accessories, such as scarves, which should be matching your style, practical, and comfortable to wear.

Today, I'm sharing all my tips on how to find the scarf you won't want to take off this winter!

There are many styles of scarves to suit every season and style. Among them is the snood, the classic scarf, its oversized version to keep you even warmer, as well as its Eastern fabric versions like the keffiyeh and the chèche. A scarf is an easy accessory to pair with anything, whether it's your hair, your eyes, or an element of your outfit. Make sure to choose a colour that complements your skin tone. Lighter complexions will shine with soft and bright colours, while darker skin tones are enhanced by vibrant hues. Lastly, scarves pair beautifully with bohemian fashion. If that matches your tastes, don't hesitate to accessorise your winter outfits with beautiful scarves, elegantly tied!

Want to know more details? Keep reading to find out:

• What are the different types of scarves to help you find the one that suits you,
• How to choose your scarf based on your skin tone, eye colour, and hair type,
• Tips for finding the scarf that matches your personal style,
• Video tutorials on how to tie it, whether you are a man or a woman.

What are the different types of scarves?

An iconic winter accessory, the scarf is perfect for keeping you warm and enhancing your facial features. To start off, let's explore the main types of scarves, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs and wardrobe.

The Traditional Scarf

This is a long piece of fabric, typically made from wool or cashmere. It is very warm and can be quite classic or feature patterns, or even fringes. It can be paired with a beanie and gloves, and it suits all styles and outfits, especially if you opt for a solid colour.

Fabric scarf, similar to a Keffiyeh or Chèche

The Keffiyeh or Shemagh, Scarves of Eastern Origin

Do you prefer wearing a fabric scarf? In that case, go for a keffiyeh or a chèche, scarves traditionally worn by men from the Eastern desert to shield themselves from the sun and sandstorms. These scarves are very lightweight and can be worn in the mid-season or under a wool scarf in winter to keep you warm.

Their ethnic side blends beautifully with the bohemian style: it's a lightweight and vibrant fabric that you can use to accessorise your bohemian dresses, for instance.

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Long Bohemian Dress

The snood, a warm, round scarf

This type of scarf, which has become very trendy in recent years, is particularly suited for active individuals, sports enthusiasts, and children. It is designed as a neck loop, which helps it stay in place and not become a nuisance throughout the day.

The oversized scarf or stole

When it's chilly outside, we often find ourselves dreaming of curling up under a warm blanket at home. To recreate that feeling of comfort, why not embrace an oversized scarf? It’s a large piece of fabric, either square or rectangular, that covers your shoulders and wraps around your neck. You can use it like a blanket over your shoulders or fold it to double its thickness and wear it like a traditional scarf, but the difference is that it will keep you even warmer.

👉 Just like the keffiyeh and the chèche, this type of scarf is perfect for a winter bohemian style. Choose a shade and patterns that match your outfit and other accessories to achieve a trendy look, even when it’s freezing outside!

Oversized Snood / Scarf or Wrap

How to choose a scarf that suits me well?

As with all clothing and accessories, there are some tips to keep in mind to make sure your scarf flatters you. Let's explore these together in the following lines!

By choosing one that matches your face

The scarf is an accessory that frames your face and can really enhance your appearance. To achieve this, it's essential to choose a colour that complements your outfit:

• to your complexion,
• to your hair,
• as well as to your eyes.

If you have blonde, fine hair and fair skin, I recommend pastel shades for you. On the other hand, if you have a darker complexion and dark hair, you can go for lovely vibrant colours.

If you have any doubts, go ahead and choose a scarf in the same colour as your eyes. This will create a very appealing look, instantly giving you a healthy glow.

👉 Do you wear glasses? Instead of choosing your scarf based on the colour of your eyes, you could also try matching it to the shade of your frames.

A Scarf That Complements Your Hairstyle

It's not just the colour of your hair that you need to consider. A scarf should be comfortable to wear, easy to put on and take off. If you have long or thick hair and you're wearing it down, I recommend opting for a thinner scarf.

There are also anti-static sprays, which you can find at craft stores and haberdasheries. Once sprayed on your fabrics, they help prevent your hair from becoming charged with static electricity, keeping it nicely styled. Handy, right? 😉

A scarf that matches your style

Ultimately, when choosing a scarf, I recommend considering your wardrobe. It’s essential to select a material and colour that will match as many items as possible in your closet. Neutral colours, such as navy blue, beige, cream, brown, burgundy, or anthracite grey, are ideal if you’re feeling uncertain. They may not be the most original choices, but they have the undeniable advantage of being very easy to match with most styles and trends!

Make your scarf a reminder of the rest of your outfit

Another technique for matching a scarf is to choose one that is the same colour as one or more elements of your outfit. This could be a beanie, shoes, or even a piece of clothing. The secret to creating a lovely contrast is to ensure that the item of the same shade as the scarf is not in direct contact with it. Instead of a jacket in the same tones, opt for a skirt, a pair of tights, or some trousers. 😉

How to Tie a Scarf?

Have you found the perfect scarf to keep warm this winter? There are endless ways to tie it, to add some style to your outfit. Since a video explains how to tie knots much better than a lengthy text, I’ve put together a handy selection of video tutorials for you to explore in the upcoming paragraphs.

When You're a Woman

If you're a woman, a stylishly tied scarf will be perfect for elevating your look. To help you out, check out various original knot ideas by watching this video tutorial:

When You're a Man

The scarf is an accessory that can definitely be worn by gentlemen as well, adding a touch of class to a suit or any winter outfit. There are specific knots for these scarves, which you can discover in the following video:

I hope this article has answered all the questions you have about scarves and how to choose and tie them. If you found this advice helpful, feel free to explore our bohemian blog for more simple tips on dressing stylishly in any situation, no matter your taste! 😉