It's officially that time of year: the leaves are changing to a brilliant shade of orange, the air has that crisp, brisk bite, and most importantly, our wardrobes have shifted from transitional attire to full-on autumnal ensembles. We understand that functionality is key when preparing a cold-weather outfit, hence today's instructional slideshow on the art of scarf tying! Click through the slides (featuring a couple of WWW's editors) for five ways to make your scarf an essential piece this season!

1. Loop the scarf so one side is longer
   
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1. Loop the scarf so one side is longer
   
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1. Double wrap the longer side and pull until the short side is hidden
   
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1. Take the tip of the long side and tuck into the top of the opposite side
   
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1. Loop the scarf so one side is longer
   
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1. Double wrap the long side
   
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1. Knot the uneven sides together and tuck the longer side in the fold
   
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1. Tie a double knot and twist around the neck
   
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1. Wrap the scarf around the neck evenly
   
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1. Double wrap the longer side
   
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1. Pull that side through the circle around the neck
   
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1. Tie a loose knot with both ends
   
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1. Loop the scarf so both sides are even
   
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1. Tie a knot
   
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1. Pull the circle over the knot
   
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