How To Tie A Man’s Scarf?

What do you know about scarves? Typically, this is a piece of cloth, about 10 centimeters wide and 70 centimeters long, made to be wrapped around the neck. The fabric can be of any composition, from synthetic fleece to natural cashmere. In some countries, until now, many men consider a scarf to be more of a female accessory than a male one. But this is not entirely true, and in this article we will try to dispel prejudices, and tell you not only how to tie a scarf in a manly way, but also why it is worth wearing it not only in cold winter.

For many centuries, a scarf could serve as an insignia both in peacetime and in wartime. Starting from the warriors of the terracotta army of great China, ending with sailors and pilots, they all wore a headscarf or scarf. Someone wore it as a mark of distinction from other classes, and someone had it for protection from inclement weather. Obviously, a scarf is far from a woman's accessory that you need to be shy of.

And yet, why wear a scarf?

First of all, a scarf has protective function - in other words, the scarf perfectly protects the throat and neck from wind and cold. A thick woolen or cashmere scarf can keep you warm in harsh winter, while a thin and light linen scarf can protect you from the sun or sand (if you suddenly go to a sandy area).

Style - a scarf or shawl will add a strong element of style to your outfit, especially when you manage to match the scarf by color and type of fabric. Of course, you can wear a scarf outdoors and this will hardly surprise anyone today, but some creative people like to wear a scarf indoors, emphasizing their individuality.

Varieties of scarves

There are many types of scarves: bandanas, "arafat" scarves, shawls, round scarves, thin and long scarves, and so on. The choice depends on you and your style. Everything is simple here.

As a rule, the width of the scarf varies from 15 to 35 cm, and the length from 120 to 230 cm. A scarf no more than 180 cm long will do for a person of normal height 160-180 cm, otherwise you will have to wrap the scarf several times around the neck.

Material - scarves, as a rule, are made of wool, cashmere, angora, cotton, linen, silk, synthetic materials like fleece, as well as various combinations. From the material and weaving of the scarf (if it is a knitted scarf), it depends on what knots you can tie a scarf around your neck.

How to identify whether a scarf is for men or women?

Today, most scarves and shawls are not meant for men. As a rule, the choice of women's scarves and shawls is many times greater, and those made for men sometimes raise doubts whether they are made for men.

So, here are the points by which you can tell a man's scarf from a woman's:
• Any scarf with a leopard print, pink, purple, light blue and other "delicate" colors can be attributed to WOMEN.
• Any scarf or shawl that is worn with a pin or button is a WOMAN's scarf.
• A scarf made of fine yarn, transparent or super light, whatever function it carries - WOMEN's scarf.
• A scarf or shawl made of thick woolen thread and large knit, which can be wrapped almost like a blanket - WOMAN's scarf.
• Scarf with additional elements such as: pom-poms, tassels, multi-colored threads here and there - WOMAN's scarf.
• A scarf with embroidery in the form of birds, dogs, cats and so on - a WOMAN's scarf.

How to tie a scarf for a man

General rules

It should be simpler. Tie and wear the scarf at your convenience and not for anyone else. Different lengths and widths of a scarf can limit the knots that can be used to tie a scarf to a man.

A scarf is not a tie. Do not pull the scarf tight, but keep it loose. Function comes first, fashion is second. Not the other way around.

So, here are 6 basic options for how to tie a man’s scarf.

"Parisian" or "French" scarf knot

The French knot is quite simple and easy to tie, at the same time it looks quite stylish and fashionable. Such a knot retains heat well and can be tied over the collar of a jacket or coat, which makes it somewhat versatile for business or casual dress code. The main requirement for a scarf is length. It should be as large as possible.

How to tie a scarf: Fold the scarf in half, then throw the scarf around your neck, holding one end in each hand. The folded ends are then passed through the loop and tightened to achieve a comfortable and snug fit.

Wrapping a scarf once

It is one of the easiest ways to tie a scarf for a man. There are no special requirements for a scarf, any average scarf will do. Great for cold winters as no gaps are left where cold air can penetrate.

How to tie a scarf: Take a scarf or shawl and wrap it once around your neck, leaving both ends dangling at the bottom.

Just put on a scarf (drape)

A rather elegant and stylish way to wear a scarf is to just throw it around your neck without tying it. This method is suitable for autumn or spring weather, when the temperature does not drop below +7 - +5 degrees above zero. It is great for a suit or jacket, and a V-neck jumper or cardigan.

How to tie a scarf: Simply place the scarf around your neck and, if necessary, tuck the ends inside the jacket along the jacket's lapel line.

Ascot scarf knot

Tying a scarf with an "Ascot" knot is quite simple, but at the same time, such a knot looks very stylish. The only difficulty is choosing the length of the dangling end on the face of the knot. Usually, the Ascot knot is not tightly tightened and gives some promiscuity, referring this knot more to the style and image of a man than to the function of warming with a scarf.

How to tie a scarf: Take a scarf and place it over your shoulders. Cross both ends of the scarf and bend the end under the top inward. Next, you should fix the knot so that it does not choke you, but does not dangle near your chest.

An artist style

The following method of tying a scarf will help a man look stylish. Many creative and stylish people like to tie a scarf with one end in the front and the other at the back. This method is not suitable for cold winters, but it will look great at a party or a creative evening.

How to tie a scarf: Place the scarf over your shoulders and tuck one end of the scarf over your back.

Double wrapping

This way of tying a scarf will help a man survive any inclement weather. Cold wind or severe frost will not be scary for you if you wrap the scarf around your neck twice. However, this method requires a very long scarf, at least 150-170 cm.

How to tie a scarf: Place the scarf over your shoulders, with one end at chest level and wrap the other end around your neck twice, covering all open areas of the neck. To secure the ends, clamp them between the layers of the scarf.

In conclusion

We want to note that it will not be difficult for a man to learn how to tie a scarf, using illustrated diagrams. We have presented 6 of the most common and not very difficult ways to tie a scarf, so that you have the opportunity to show your individuality and emphasize your own style.

As with clothing, a scarf can refer to a particular dress code, depending on the material, shape and knitting method. However, there are not as many subtleties here as with a suit or, for example, shoes.