Men's Fashion: How To Wear And Knot A Scarf

The scarf is a classic, masculine piece of menswear that serves the functional purpose of protecting the neck. In most cases it keeps our neck warm especially during winter. It has become more complex, as the scarf itself has become a more feminine accessory over the years.

Nowadays, scarves are a functional and fashionable outwear accessory for men. There are several ways for guys to wear their scarves. Once you know how to tie a scarf around your neck in different knots, you can leave the parka at home and actually begin wearing the stylish men winter coat or men outfits.

1) Parisian Knot

The Parisian is the most popular knot. Take the scarf in both hands and fold it over lengthwise; drape it around your neck; insert the loose ends through the loop hanging in front of you and pull them through. The knot looks great on a short leather jacket with a notch collar left down or on a cardigan. On a very cold day, you can tuck the scarf into the jacket and pull the zipper up.

2) Loose Once-Around Knot

 The loose once-around knot is more about fashion and having the scarf with you 'just in case'. Drape the scarf around your neck loosely as though you haven't the time to finish the job right. Pair the scarf with a duffle coat or any jacket.

3) Once-Around Knot

The once-around knot is your entry level knot. Most men will use this knot for a quick commute to work or an evening out with a fitted blazer. The point of this knot is casual warmth. To tie it, drape the scarf around your neck and let it fall over your chest. if you have a long neck, overlap the scarf in the back just a bit so that most of your neck between the jacket and base of your skull is covered.

4) Twice-Around Knot

The twice-around knot challenges the Parisian as your go to knot on those cold days. Unlike the Parisian, you'll require less of a collar on your jacket because this knot takes up a lot of room. Begin as you would with the once-around with both ends hanging in front of you, but make sure one is significantly longer than the other. Take the much longer end and circle it around your neck twice; do this without making the knot too tight. Getting the lengths of the ends to match up or come out relatively close will take a bit of practice, but a knot like this will make all the difference on a cold day.