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Do you secretly think you're all thumbs when it comes to wearing scarves? Don't fall for those YouTube videos and Pinterest tutorials showing dozens of complex techniques. Scarves are the wardrobe ingredient that spice up neutral outfits, give jeans and tees a fashionable twist, and frame our faces with flattering color (no red lipstick required). You don't need to be a fashion stylist to get it right. These six ways to wear them are simple, easy and effective — as the accompanying DIY celeb photos prove.
Start with a long, soft scarf. These look more contemporary than the print "designer" squares we craved in the '80s. (But check tip No. 6 for what to do with those, too!) Pick a blend of natural fibers like cotton, silk or cashmere; man-made ones like rayon or modal (derived from wood pulp); or synthetics like acrylic or polyester. This helps the scarf drape and resist wrinkles. Stick to lightweight blends for seasonless indoor-outdoor versatility. Then choose your fast fix.
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Do the basic dangle
This is a goof-proof way to create the illusion of a long, slim silhouette. Just center the scarf behind your neck and let the ends fall free — like Lauren Hutton. Select an interesting color or print that pops against your clothing.
Use the one-shoulder toss for rock-star attitude
What works for scarf-master Judi Dench works for us, too. Simply center the scarf behind your neck and bring both ends forward. Let one end dangle, and rakishly toss the other end over the opposite shoulder.
Wrap and dangle
One extra small step anchors that dangling scarf and creates another look. Center the scarf in front of your neck, bring the ends back to cross at the nape and then forward again, letting them dangle in front — like Christy Turlington.
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