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A Mans Guide to the Scarf: How and Why to Wear

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Most mens scarves are approximately 10 inches wide, 70 inches long, and made from either a solid or
patterned cut of cloth designed to wrap around the neck.
In a nutshell, a scarf is a simple rectangle of fabric.
Yet most men are baffled as to how to properly wear one, and worse, many feel the wearing of a scarf
is somehow effeminate.
The purpose of this article is to tackle these problems head on.
1st Wearing a scarf isnt difficult. In this article Ill lay out a few rules and help you understand the
basics of choosing the right one for your needs.
The wearing of scarves by men was popularized by its adoption by the
aviators in both World Wars, who used the scarf for warmth and to prevent
chafing as they scanned the sky for enemy planes.
2nd Scarves are manly. They have been a staple in mens wardrobes for over 2000 years, with the
worlds militaries using them as rank insignia and unit designators. From the Terracotta Warriors of
China to modern-day desert military units, we see scarves used because they provide value in
inclement weather. Look at photos of the worlds greatest military aviators or soldiers fighting in the
Battle of the Bulge, and youll see lots of scarves, and nary a girly man in sight.
Why Wear A Scarf?
Function Simply put, scarves do an excellent job of protecting a mans neck. A thick wool scarf can
keep your neck warm on a cold Wisconsin morning, or a lightweight linen scarf can protect your neck
from the sun and sand when crossing the Sahara.
Flair Scarves can add a strong element of style, especially when they introduce color to an otherwise
bland outfit. As long as it doesnt compromise functionality, few will question even a brightly colored
piece of cashmere that brightens up a bankers charcoal overcoat and watch cap. However, in less
functional roles (such as wearing a light-weight scarf indoors in lieu of a necktie) the man doing so
needs to be very comfortable in his own personal style. Its also a good rule of thumb to keep the rest
of the outfit simple so it isnt competing with the scarf for attention.
Scarf Build Type
There are a lot of terms out there bandana scarves, head scarves, square scarves, circle scarves,
skinny scarves, and so on. Lets keep it simple. You want your scarves to be rectangle and be made
from a material that suits your needs.
Scarf Width & Length Width should be from 6 to 14 inches, length from 50 to 90 inches, although
an average height man wants a scarf at least 60 inches and a larger man should look for one in the 70
inch range.
Material Scarves are typically made from either wool, cashmere, angora, cotton, linen, silk, synthetic
materials, or a combination. Weave is very important as bulky scarves made from thick yarns require
simple knots and are not as practical.
For winter scarves, stick with napped fabrics with a soft surfaceyou cant go wrong with wool or
cashmere. If youre looking for a hot weather protective scarflinen and lightweight cotton are great as
are some synthetics designed specifically for this purpose.
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four masculine scarves.
Determining What Sex The Scarf Is Designed For
Most scarves arent made for menwe are a very small part of the market and as such you may find a
scarf in the menswear sale rack that is questionable. And unless youre Steven Tyler, you should stay
away from feminine-looking scarves. Here is how to spot a scarf designed for your wife:
Any scarf in an animal print, bright pink, juicy magenta, electric blue, salsa picante, fresh tulip..I
think you get the point.
Anything that comes with a pin or is advertised to be worn with a scarf pin. Men do not wear scarf
pins.
Airy, see-through, super-lightweight scarves that could not possibly provide any function (ok, maybe
they could act as a tourniquet) and are 100% fashion pieces.
Large knitted scarves or scarves that could double as a blanket.
Excessive fringes some tassels in the same color as the scarf is fine, but steer clear of multi-
colored pom-pom tips.
Elaborately beaded scarves, scarves with sequins, shiny metal trinkets, or scarves with
embroidered images of birds, flowers, etc.
How to Tie a Scarf
General Rules
1. Keep it simple only tie knots you are comfortable wearingconfidence is everything.
2. Scarf length & thickness can limit knot style options.
3. A scarf isnt a necktiekeep it loose.
4. Function firstfashion second. Unless youre a rock star or The Style Blogger. Dan knows how to
rock a scarf!
7 Ways to Tie a Scarf
In the video below, I cover seven ways to tie a scarf. And in addition to the basic directions in this
section, most of the knots also have indvidual how-to videos if you want to jump to the directions for a
particular one.
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The Drape, or The Simplest Way To Wear A Scarf
Simply drape the scarf over the neck and the front of your chest under your overcoat. No actual tying
happens in this one, so its a loose way of wearing a scarf meant more for ornamentation than actual
warmth. It works well if youre wearing a suit or sports jacket with a deep V-shaped front. This is the
classic lawyer or businessmans way of adding a scarf to a suit and tie ensemble.
Overhand Knot (or Ascot)
One of the simplest scarf knots you can learn and wear. The only complication is you have to
determine how low or high to wear it. Normally it hangs a bit looser around the neck than other
knots/wraps, so this style is more show than function.
How to tie it: Take the scarf and lay it over your shoulders. Take both ends of the scarf, and tie them
over-and-under, as if you were starting to do up a giant pair of shoelaces. Adjust the front to be a bit
smooth and tighten closer to the neck as desired.
The Fake Knot
The fake knot looks more elaborate than it is. As its name indicates, it uses a bit of deception to
achieve the desired look. This knot shows up best with a patterned scarf or a scarf with a thicker
weave. You can use a medium length scarf here without a problem.
How to tie it: Hang the scarf around your neck with one end being twice as long as the other. Tie a
loose over-hand knot near the end of the shorter side, leaving about 12-18 inches on the end. Tug the
knot apart slightly and slip the other end straight through and tighten to the desired length.
The Once Round
A simple tie that is actually one of my favorites. It does a great job keeping my neck warm and can be
used with medium length to long scarves.
How to tie it: Take the scarf and wrap it once around your neck, leaving two ends dangling in the front.
The Twice Round
A cold-weather variant of the once round, the twice around scarf tying technique is a great choice for
when you have a really long and thin scarf and the weather calls for the warmest wrap you can muster. I
prefer my scarves to be at least 72 inches long for this one.
How to tie it: Wrap your long scarf twice around your neck, leaving two short ends hanging in the front.
The Parisian or French or European Knot
Also called slip or just simple style. This is fast and easy to tie and creates a large, warm knot right
at the collar of a coat or jacket, making it a good wind-stopper. It requires a longer scarf unless youre
using a thinner fabric such as silk. Bulky scarves do not work well as the end knot can appear too
large.
How to tie it: Fold the scarf in half at the middle so that the ends touch and hold the doubled-over
bend in one hand while passing the loose ends around the back of your neck with the other. Tuck the
ends through the bend and pull snug. Adjust as needed.
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Accessories, Style & Grooming

A Mans Guide to the Scarf: How and Why to Wear

In a nutshell, a scarf is a simple rectangle of fabric.

The purpose of this article is to tackle these problems head on.

How to Tie a Scarf

7 Ways to Tie a Scarf

The Fake Knot

The Twice Round

The Parisian or French or European Knot

Written by Antonio Centeno

Last updated: February 4, 2016

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