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10 Fresh Ways to Wear a Silk Scarf

We’ve showed you how to tie one, how to braid one and how to belt one. But we’ve got a few more ideas up our sleeves about the best ways to wear your favorite silk scarf. Listen and learn, ladies.

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As A Necktie

Channel your inner Gigi Hadid by tying a simple knot and letting the ends hang out in front or to the side, whichever you prefer.

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As A Hair Tie

Although you probably need to use a real hair band to anchor your bun in place, the scarf adds a nice extra touch.

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As A Headband

Loose and easy and ready for the weekend.

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As A Full Hair Wrap

Effortlessly stylish and an easy way to cover up a bad hair day.

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As A Necklace

Best when used with a skinny scarf looped once or twice around the neck.

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As A Purse Accoutrement

Far classier than one of those furry key chains.


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As A Pocket Square

Borrow from the boys and dress up your workweek blazer with a hint of color.

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As A Bracelet

The comfiest bangle you ever did wear.

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As A Belt

Pairs particularly well with high-waist, ’70s-inspired jeans.

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As A Bandana

Kind of a no-brainer. But we give you full permission to go full cowgirl. (Just maybe stick to a sophisticated pattern.)



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As Director of Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, Roberta helps oversee the ideation and execution of sponsored content and experiential campaigns across PureWow and ONE37pm, including PureWow’s 24 in ’24. She began her career in editorial nine years ago, and has written and edited countless articles on news, trends, fashion, beauty and the royal family. She’s also cohost of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royals podcasts by The New York Times and Town & Country. She cowrote the book Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.

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