The Right Way to Wear a Scarf

Nobody teaches you this stuff. Nobody’s dad has ever said, “Okay, son—you’re old enough now. It’s time to learn how to wrap your own scarf. You’re a man today, my boy!”

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We sought out Derian Baugh, CEO of Men’s Style Lab—an online clothing concierge service—for his pointers on wearing a scarf. Turns out there isn’t really a wrong way—but there are a few no-fail options that will always look great.

The Drape

You probably already know this one: Just place it around your neck, and let each end hang down on either side of your torso.

You can also tuck the ends into your dress coat for a slightly more formal look.

In this case, the scarf isn’t really keeping you warm—it’s more of an accent piece to upgrade the rest of your outfit.

The European Knot

For a night out, try this dressier style.

Fold the scarf in half, and then place it around the back of your neck. The doubled material will create a “hole” on one side. Thread the ends of the scarf through this gap, and cinch the material comfortably around your neck.

The Wraparound

And for the most casual option, Baugh suggests wrapping a long scarf 2 or 3 times around your neck. Leave it a bit loose. This will create volume and warmth.

Source: menshealth.com