Today I am so excited to partner with one of my favorite brands and artists Sabina Savage to bring you 7 ways to wear a scarf. As a huge lover of scarves, I know that they can sometimes be a little intimidating so we’ve partnered to help remove some of that intimidation and help launch Sabina’s newest collection, The Treasures Of Pompeii.
If you’ve been following my channel for any length of time then you know how much I love Sabina’s work and I have a small collection of her wearable pieces of art that bring me endless joy every time I wear them.
Not only are they impeccably designed (and drawn by Sabina herself!) but they’re also crafted with gorgeous construction from the most luxurious materials that not only look beautiful but also last.
Needless to say, I couldn’t be happier about working with her on this collaboration. It’s truly a dream come true!
Before we get into my 7 favorite ways to wear a scarf, let’s go over the basics that can help you choose your perfect scarf. These are the top 3 things I keep in mind when choosing scarves to ensure I have something that will compliment the majority of my wardrobe and be wearable for my life.
COLOR
The first thing to consider is color. For this, I recommend looking at your wardrobe color palette for guidance because every scarf also has a color palette. Take note of your most worn base colors and then pick out your favorite accent colors from the palette.
If you’re palette is split into seasonal accents, consider the season you’re looking to wear your scarf and focus on those colors.
All that’s left is to find a scarf that reflects your palette, and for something that will be the easiest to style, I recommend finding a scarf with a base similar to your favorite base colors that you pulled out and your favorite 1-2 accent colors for the season you’re shopping for. This is how I’ve picked scarves and it’s never let me down.
MATERIAL
Once you know the color or colors you’re looking for, you can move onto material. Just like choosing your colors, I recommend focusing in on the season you plan to wear your scarf the most. For year-round wear I think you can’t go wrong with a silk twill. It’s a little thicker than some other materials but still breathable and easy to style.
I also recommend a silk twill and a small to medium size if you live in a very warm climate because they can easily be styled around your neck when it’s a little colder or in your hair, on a handbag or even tied on your wrist when it’s too warm to wear a scarf around your neck.
For colder weather I recommend looking for a scarf in cashmere, a silk and cashmere blend or cashmere and wool blend. The silk and cashmere will be a little lighter and easier to layer and the cashmere and wool will be thicker and toastier but still flowy and so so gorgeous around the neck - it’s also easy to drape and wear in different ways.
SIZE
The last thing to consider is the size. Just like the material, I think the size should be determined by when you plan to wear your scarf and the weather you’ll be experiencing during that time.
For cold weather, I think a larger scarf is perfect because it can be wrapped a few times around your neck to really keep in the warmth.
For warmer weather, I think small to medium is ideal because like I mentioned earlier, you can easily style them around your neck when it’s a little colder or in your hair, on a handbag or even tied on your wrist when it’s too warm to wear a scarf around your neck.
7 WAYS TO WEAR A SCARF
Now for 7 of my favorite ways to wear a scarf. Each of these are super easy to do but still look so chic and effortless.
When I first started wearing scarves, I was able to do most of these without a lot of practice so that I could get comfortable wearing them.
Below, I’ve described each of the ties and included pictures of some of them, but in my video you can see me demonstrate each tie so that you can follow along.
No. 1 The Choker
This one is perfect for big and small scarves and I’ve named it the choker because it sits really high on the neck and almost looks like a choker necklace. To create this tie, all you do is fold the scarf into a thin rectangle and then wrap it around your neck as many times as you like and secure in the back or front. I like the way it looks tied in the back or off to the side because it keeps the focus on the print and draws attention to your face and the colors in the scarf. Below, you can see how it looks with the larger scarf and small scarf.
No. 2 The Rosebud
Next up is what I like to call the rosebud because I think it looks like a rosebud. I love this tie because it’s so simple but looks really complicated and adds some a beautiful touch to my outfit. This tie is also the one I’ve been wearing most recently.
To create it, it may be a little tricky to follow along in words, but in my video above and at the end of this post you can see me demonstrate it so you can follow along easily.
I think this tie works best with small to medium sized scarves in a silk twill because it’s easier to fold and hold the shape. All you do is fold the scarf into a triangle and tie the ends together. Next, stick your arm under the tied bit and bring the other two ends together and secure. The end result should look like a rosebud and you can then tie it around your neck and secure it in the back.
No. 3 The Handbag Accessory
This next tie is the one I’ve probably been doing the longest because it’s so easy and doesn’t take up too much real estate on your outfit. If you’re unsure about scarves, this is a great one to try. I like doing this one with either a ribbon scarf or a small to medium sized square scarf and I think twill works really well for it. All you do is tie your scarf around the handle of your purse. So easy and so chic!
No. 4 The Hair Accessory
Another tie that’s almost too easy but always looks great, is to wear your scarf as a hair accessory. You can do this by securing your ponytail or bun with a scarf or my personal favorite, wearing your scarf as a headband.
I like to do the headband style by either wearing a ribbon scarf as a headband or a square scarf that’s been folded into a thin rectangle, tied into a knot in the middle and then tied around your head like a headband.
In my video below you can see me demonstrate it. It’s so easy and fast and always looks great.
No. 5 The V-Neck Tie
This is another tie I’ve been doing for a very long time and I think it may be the most common scarf tie. I like to call this the v-neck tie because I used to wear this to fill the v-neck of my sweaters and t-shirts before I started wearing crewnecks more. I think this works the best with small to medium and even large scarves and any material.
To create it all you do is fold your scarf into a triangle, put it around your neck with the v facing front and then wrap it as many times as you like until it’s where you want it and secure it. You can secure it in front or back and I like to even move the tie off to one side. You can also tuck the v into the front of your sweater or shirt for a really nice look.
No. 6 Put A Bow On It
This next one is as simple as tying your scarf into a bow. I like to do this with either a ribbon scarf or a square scarf and I think it looks amazing with a simple top because it adds interest and brings attention up to your face. In my video below you can see me demonstrate it :)
No. 7 The Drape
Last but not least is what I call the drape and it may be the easiest of them all (and one of my most worn). To do this, all you do is drape the scarf over your shoulders.
You can wear it like a shawl as I’ve done in the picture here and below, or you can drape it over your shoulders and then secure it under one arm or loosely in front if it’s cold or windy.
Below, you can see a few of the ways I like to wear this style and I think it looks really beautiful with larger scarves when it’s cold because you can wear them alone or under blazers and jackets to stay extra cozy.
Thank you so much to Sabina Savage for sponsoring today’s post! You can see my corresponding video to the right, and view the entire new collection here.
Also, thank YOU for spending time with me here and I hope you love this collection as much as I do. Happy scarf styling xx
