Style Files: 6 (More) Ways to Style a Silk Scarf

By Brittni • Updated on 08/13/2018

A while back, I shared 6 ways to style a square bandana and it quickly became one of my most pinned fashion DIYs. So, today I’m sharing 6 more ways to style a scarf with brand new ideas and a longer scarf shape to keep things versatile. Click through for all six ideas!

How to style 'the bowtie'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling
1. The Bowtie

We can also call this one the “Flight Attendant.” On behalf of your entire crew, welcome aboard!

Begin with even lengths around your neck. Place one end of the scarf in the wooden slide and pull through. Then, take the other end of the scarf and pull through the wooden slide in the opposite direction. To create the bow, loop one end of the scarf back into the wooden slide and do the same with the other end of the scarf. Pull the ends through as much as you would like to create a large or small bow.

How to style 'the knotted necklace'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling
2. The Knotted Necklace
Evenly make four knots along the length of the scarf. Place both ends of the scarf in the wooden slide and pull the wooden slide up so that the scarf is tighter around the neck. Complete by making another knot below the wooden slide. And turn the bead around to the back.

How to style 'the twisted necklace'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling
3. The Twisted Necktie

Tightly twist the whole length of the scarf. We found it helpful to hold one end still (either having someone hold it or tie the end to something still) and then twist. Bring both of the ends into one hand to allow it to twist back into itself. This will create a loop on one end. Wrap around your neck and pull the loose ends into the loop. Place both ends of the scarf in the wooden slide and pull the wooden slide up.

How to style 'the triangle bolo'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling
4. The Triangle Bolo

Fold the scarf in half creating a triangle. Place both ends of the scarf in the wooden slide and pull the wooden slide up as far as you would like.

How to style 'the double wrap necktie'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

5. The Double Wrap Necktie
Place the scarf around your neck from the front to back. Pull the ends back around to the front with even lengths around your neck. Place one end of the scarf in the wooden slide and pull through. Then, take the other end of the scarf and pull through the wooden slide in the opposite direction.

How to style the bolo tie. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

6. The Bolo Tie
Last but not least is the bolo tie. Begin with even lengths around your neck. Place both ends of the scarf in the wooden slide and pull the wooden slide up as far as you would like to create a tie effect.

6 More (DIY) Ways to Style a Silk Scarf. Click through for all six ideas, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

And here are the final shots of each look styled…

How to style 'the twisted necklace'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

How to style the bolo tie. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

How to style 'the double wrap necktie'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

How to style 'the triangle bolo'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

How to style 'the bowtie'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

How to style 'the knotted necklace'. Click through for all six ways to style a silk scarf, with step by step photos for recreating each look at home. #scarfstyling #howtostylescarf #silkscarf #fashiondiy #fashionstyling

Photography by Amelia Lawrence
Modeling by Emma Spear

P.S. The scarves we used are the silk neckerchief from Garner Blue, and a scarf from Atlanta designer Megan Huntz (sadly she doesn’t sell them online currently).

Which look is your favorite? I’d love to know!

11 comments | Click here to reply

It looks absolutely amazing.

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All of the options are so gorgeous. I love how much different looks are possible with a single piece.

Isadora Guidoni

Hi Cherry. It comes with the blue scarf from Garner Blue that was used in some of the photos. It’s linked at the bottom of the post, but here it is again just in case: https://www.garnerblue.com/shop/silk-neckerchief

Brittni

where might one find that wooden scarf slide?

Cherry Davis

Thanks Michelle. I love that one too – one of the more unique styles. 🙂

Brittni

Beautiful styles! I love the twisted necktie!
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Michelle

Definitely Paige. 🙂

Brittni

I totally need to add some of these cute scarves to my life!

Paige
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