How to Style Oversized Scarves for Fall and Winter Looks, by HerbertAccessory on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Choose a scarf at least 70 by 180 cm. A large scarf needs a big, simple pattern, because small prints get lost when the fabric is bunched up.
Build your outfit around neutral colours like cream, grey, navy or black. The scarf then becomes the statement piece and the rest stays calm.
For the basic loop, fold the scarf in half lengthways, drape it around your neck and pull the two loose ends through the fold. Pull gently to tighten.
For a looser look, skip the fold. Drape the scarf so one end hangs longer, cross the ends once at your chest and let both fall flat.
On very cold days, open the scarf into a wide triangle across your shoulders and let the ends hang down the front, like a small shawl over your coat.
If the scarf feels bulky over a coat, add a thin belt at the waist over the open scarf. This pulls in the fabric and gives shape.
Spread the folds and fringe with your hands, then check the mirror from the front and side. Loosen the knot if it bunches at your chin.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the rest of your outfit plain so the large pattern does not fight with other prints.
Match the scarf bulk to your frame: a very wide scarf can swamp a small frame, so drape it long instead of wrapping it tight.
A thin belt over an open scarf keeps it in place better than a thick one.
Smooth the fringe and edges before you leave, since large scarves show every crumple.
Questions
What size counts as an oversized scarf?
Anything around 70 by 180 cm (28 by 70 in) or larger reads as oversized. Blanket scarves are often closer to 130 by 180 cm.
How do I stop a big scarf from slipping off my shoulders?
Cross the ends once at your chest or add a thin belt at the waist. Both hold the fabric without pinning it.
Can I wear an oversized scarf with a puffer coat?
Yes, but keep the knot low and loose. A tight wrap on top of a bulky coat presses on your neck and looks heavy.
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