A gorgeous silk scarf can feel intimidating to try — that is, until now.
TODAY Style scoped out top trends and found four styles that can instantly turn you into a modern Audrey Hepburn (just add sunglasses). Here's how to tie that silk scarf like a pro!
1. The French Girl Twist
Those Parisiennes and their classic, timeless style ... le sigh. Re-create this playful, Paris-meets-cowgirl style with just a simple double-knot. It pairs beautifully with anything from a scoop neck dress to a crisp button down.
- Fold scarf into a triangle.
- Drape scarf around neck with the large point of triangle facing forward.
- Criss cross ends around the neck and bring forward.
- Tie a double-knot in front.
2. The Choker Neckerchief
The edginess of a choker meets the whimsy of a scarf in this charming and modern look. It can simultaneously soften and toughen up nearly anything in your closet.
- Fold scarf into a triangle and roll up.
- Wrap around neck, crossing ends behind your neck and pulling them forward in front of you.
- Tie a knot beneath the chin.
- Shift scarf to the left or right side, leaving the long ends to hang loose.
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3. The Plaited Spiral
We love this style that reshapes your scarf into a voluminous necklace. This is a go-to amps up basics, taking your standard weekend uniform of jeans and a T-shirt to the next level.
- Fold scarf into a triangle.
- Fold the largest point back into the triangle.
- Roll up!
- Wrap scarf around your neck and pull ends forward.
- Tie a knot.
- Twist the two ends around each other, keeping the fabric as loose and fluffy as possible, until it starts looking like a braid.
- Tie a double knot making sure to wrap one end around neck.
- Shift scarf to the left or right side of your neck.
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4. The Cross-Hatch
The origami-inspired knot of this casual style ups the sophistication quotient. Style with long, lean pieces that echo the scarf’s directional flow — like a shift dress!
- Fold scarf into a triangle and roll up.
- Wrap from behind the neck so both ends hanging loose in front.
- Cross ends and bring one end to the back and around.
- Isolate the loop created.
- Grab the other end of the scarf and feed it into the loop.
- Pull to tighten.
