SCARF TYING

BY FELPHAM FASHION GURU VICKY BOOKER

Scarves are a great way to liven up an outfit, add a pop of colour or print, and of course, actually keep you warm! With Mother’s Day coming up, this could be an ideal gift too. But are you stuck in a rut of always tying your scarf the same way, or don’t bother because they never seem to work for you? Here are my top tips!

• Firstly, think about the shape – an oblong scarf tends to be more versatile than a square for example.

• Length is important too! The longer scarves have lots of potential and can even be made into tops or sarongs for holidays. Be aware of your scale though, if you’re petite, a very long, chunky scarf can be a bit overwhelming.

• Fabric is another factor that can affect the way you wear it. A chunky knitted scarf might only be able to tie one way, whereas a finer fabric is more adaptable.

The Simple Loop Through

A well-used classic, this look is elevated by one simple trick – holding the end of an oblong scarf by one corner before using the other hand to fold it in half and drape it around your neck. Feed the two loose ends through the loop and pull through. The uneven ends will drape in a more flattering way.

The Infinity

This is a great (and warmer) alternative to wearing a necklace, and adds colour and texture to a plain outfit. You’ll need a fairly large, oblong scarf, again starting by holding one corner, find the opposite corner diagonally. Tie these two ends together so you have a continuous loop, drape around your neck, either once, or twist around again if it’s a bigger loop.

The Faux Tie

Drape a longish scarf around your neck with one end longer than the other. Take the longer end and make a loop around half-way down. Then feed the shorter end through and adjust to your preferred length.

The Handbag

Hate scarves on you? Got a scarf that’s too small to wear around your neck? Not sure about the colour or pattern on you? Let your handbag wear it instead! Simply tie it around one of the handles, eh voila! This works best with smaller silky fabric – and just make sure the ends don’t drag along the floor when you carry your bag!

If you want to see how to tie these, and some other ideas too, check out my scarf tying video at https://vickybooker.com/5-ways-to-tie-a-scarf www.vickybooker.com and email: vicky@vickybooker.com

We look at using scarves and accessories in my Seriously Stylish sessions, get in touch for more info … I can help with auditing your wardrobe and shopping with you to make sure you’re buying wisely. If you’d like some help with staying stylishly cosy this spring, do get in touch to see how I can help – I offer a Personal Shopping service as well as styling.

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