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July 27
Scarves make a statement in any season. Silky and gauzy in the summer, woolen and lush in winter, scarves aren’t just for warming your neck. There are endless ways to tie and wear a scarf for fashion, and anyone can pull off this jaunty look. Some looks are boho and haphazard, but the French style is more clean and elegant. A scarf in any color or pattern can be worn in the French style, though silk and other lightweight fabrics tend to work best.
Step 1
Lay the scarf out on a flat surface with the pattern or side you want to show facing down.
Step 2
Fold two opposite corners in so they form two triangles that meet at the center.
Step 3
Fold each triangle in half toward the center, and then in half once more. At this point, the scarf should be about 1/8 of its original width. This is called a bias band fold.
Step 4
Hold the folded scarf centered in front of your neck and wrap it around, crossing the ends in the back, then pulling them forward back to where you started.
Step 5
Tie a knot loosely underneath your chin.
Step 6
Turn the scarf so it is off center, and reinforce the knot by tying it once more -- the result being a big double knot. Let the ends hang loosely.
Tips
Try wearing a bias band fold as a head scarf or a belt as well to get more use out of the accessory. There is no wrong way to wear a scarf. If the French style does not flatter you, try something else. Keep it simple and wear it with confidence.
Resources and References
Texere Silk: Bias Band Fold
“Pittsburgh Tribune-Review”; French-Style Scarf Folding 101; Associated Press; October 8, 2007
Texere Silk: French Twist
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