15 New Ways to Tie Your Scarf This Fall

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We’re no strangers to the sartorial power of accessories. In the heart of fall, wool hats, suede ankle boots, and leather gloves become our go-to pieces. Among these essential seasonal accessories are scarves—perhaps the most iconic of them all. Since scarves have established a well-earned status as a staple fall accessory, we are here to show you an arsenal of looks to try with yours this season, lest you're left thinking that the only way to tie a scarf is by draping it around your neck.

If you're in need of some fresh ideas on how to tie a scarf, then check out how some of the most stylish women are wearing them right now. As with most of our style inspiration, we turned to the street style set to take note of all the creative ways they're making their scarves work in their fall outfits. From cool ways to tie them around your neck to unexpected placements like wrapped around your wrist, there is no shortage of inspiration for wearing this fall essential.

Ready to put your scarves to the test this fall? Then simply continue on to get inspired by 15 fresh ways to tie a scarf like a true fashion girl and then shop our favorite styles.

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Style Tip: For an unstudied feel, wrap your scarf once around your neck and leave it untied.

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Style Tip: Swing a black scarf over one shoulder for an unexpected look.

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Style Tip: Knot your scarf once on the side of your neck, and then let the sides drape over your front and back. 

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Style Tip: Toss one side of your scarf over your shoulder and unfold the front to create extra volume.

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Style Tip: Wrap your scarf around your neck once and tie the ends in the front.

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Style Tip: Circle your scarf loosely around your neck for an infinity look.

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Style Tip: Do a babushka style with a cheerful printed scarf.

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Style Tip: Tie a square scarf around your neck and leave the ends poking out to the sides for a French-girl vibe.

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Style Tip: Simply knot a vibrant scarf around your wrist.

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Style Tip: Drape the bulk of your scarf in front for a Western-inspired result.

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Style Tip: Pair your silk scarf with a letterman jacket for a schoolgirl-inspired outfit.

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Style Tip: Swap out your statement necklace for a scarf tied on the lower neckline.

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Style Tip: Secure your scarf around your neck and leave just the tips of the scarf out in front.

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Style Tip: For a fashion-editor look, simply tuck your scarf into your coat.

Keep scrolling to shop our favorite scarves!

This post has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.

Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)