Square Fashion Scarves

The Elizabetta guide on how to wear a long scarf

A large square scarf can be worn as a shawl, draped over your shoulders, or secured with a brooch. Small squares, known as bandanas, neck scarves or neckerchiefs can be worn around your neck, on your head, in your hair, or used as an accent around your purse handle.

Try using one as a unique way to wrap and give a bottle of wine or homemade jam......2 gifts in one!

Click here for the 3 basic folding techniques of square fashion scarves

Jeweled Neckerchief

silk bandana
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1. Fold a small square neck scarf or bandana on the bias

2. Place around your neck with the ends at the front

3. Secure with a Brooch This is a look that works best with simple necklines.


Belt Loop


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1. Fold a small square fashion scarf on the bias

2. Place through two belt loops

3. Tie a knot and go!


Pony Tail Wrap


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1. Fold a small square fashion scarf on the bias

2. Place around your pony tail band

3. Tie a knot and go!


Bias Fold Toss


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1. Fold a square fashion scarf on the bias.

2. Place around your neck with the ends in front, one end shorter than the other.

3. Toss the longer end over your shoulder.

This is a simple way to add style to yor outfit. This style works well with simple necklines and also with a collared blouse.


Bias Belt Sash


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1. Fold a square fashion scarf on the bias.

2. Place around your waist with the ends at the side.

3. Tie a simple knot on the side, or secure with a brooch.

To give more definition to your waist, arrange the scarf asymetrically as shown.

This style looks great with both simple dresses and flared tiered skirts.


Classic Head Band


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1. Fold a square fashion scarf on the bias

2. Place around your head with the point at the nape of your neck.

3. Tie a simple knot in the back.


Double

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1. Fold a square into an oblong. You can fold it accordion style for a fuller look.

2. Place around your neck, ends in back.

3. Bring ends to front and tie or secure with a brooch or a scarf pin.

This also works well with oblong scarves.


Fashion Hip Wrap

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1. Fold a square into a triangle

2. Place around your waist with the point at the back.

3. Tie a simple knot in the front.

The knot can be adjusted to be on the side or the back.

You can also secure with a brooch or a large pin.


Scarf Tie


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1. Fold a medium square fashion scarf on the bias.

2. Place around your neck with the ends in front, one end shorter than the other.

3. Wrap the long end once around the short end and then pull the long end through the top of the loop.

4. Adjust the tie to make it high or low.

This is a pretty way to dress up business attire or, as shown, with a more casual scarf, a great way to add whimsy to a weekend outfit.

This look can also be made with an oblong scarf.


Neck Square Knot

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1. Fold a small square fashion scarf or bandana on the bias

2. Place around your neck with the ends at the front

3. Knot in front or on the side.

This is great look that works best with simple necklines, collared shirts, and blazers.


Over Shoulder Sash

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1. Fold a large square fashion scarf on the bias.

2. Place over one shoulder.

3. Belt at the waist.

This works well with simple necklines, it’s a wonderful way to change a simple dress with any length sleeve.

This look can also be done with an oblong scarf.


Shoulder Wrap


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1. Fold a large square fashion scarf into a triangle.

2. Place it over one shoulder, point towards the back.

3. Tie a simple knot at your waist on the opposite side.


Square Knot


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1. Fold a square fashion scarf into a triangle.

2. Place over your shoulders with the point at the back.

3. Knot in front.


Hip Wrap


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1. Fold a square fashion scarf into a triangle.

2. Place around your waist, point at the side.

3. Tie a simple knot or secure with an brooch at the side.

This looks great with pencil skirts and also fuller skirts of a lighter fabric. Try this over jeans as well!


Jeweled Fan


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1. Fold a small square or bandana like an accordian

2. Place around your neck, ends in front.

3. Secure with a brooch

This look will add an elegant formality to your wardrobe.


Ascot

women's scarves
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1. Fold a square fashion scarf into an oblong. You can fold it accordion style for a fuller look.

2. Place around your neck, ends in front.

3. Tie a loose knot in front, looping one end in front and spreading open the gathers. This can be tucked into an open blouse for a more tailored look.

This also works well with oblong scarves.