How to Tie a Scarf: Traditional Knot or Bow

The gorgeous Tamila wears Paint it Red silk twill scarf from the Alicia Collection as a simple neck tie with white t.

This style of tying a silk scarf works well with a plain t, a shirt open at the neck, an off the shoulder gown, a polo neck in the winter, or a classic blazer.

First take a 90cm silk square and fold into a triangle from one corner to the opposite corner.

Folding The Poppy silk twill scarf into a triangle

Then working your way from the longest (straight) end of the folded scarf to the point, turn the length of the scarf by approximately 2 inches (7cm) at a time.

Folding The Poppy silk twill scarf 2 inches at a time.

Keep the fold at 2 inches along the length.

Keep folding until you reach the pointed end.

Folding The Poppy silk twill scarf towards the point

Folding in this way allows you to keep more elegant and shapely ends to the scarf.

The Poppy silk twill scarf folded into elegant pointed ends

Next, tie around your neck.

Wearer with The Poppy silk twill scarf loosely tied

At this point, you could either tie in a double knot with scarf ends left long and loose, as above.

Or, tie a bow. Keep slightly loose and off centre for a smart casual look, as per image below.

The Poppy silk twill scarf tied into a loose bow

Or tie the scarf ends around your neck again and secure by knotting the ends or tucking in.

The Poppy silk twill scarf tied twice around the neck and move off centre - the ends of which can either be tucked in or knotted