The (Easy) Secret to Tying Your Scarf for Maximum Warmth
Fact: Colder temperatures require smarter styling strategies. When it comes to scarf tying, there’s nothing warmer than the pretzel knot. The knot flattens out the scarf to completely cover your chest, whereas other scarf tying methods leave holes for the cold air to come in.
Scroll down to learn how to master the pretzel knot courtesy of Lands End, and shop our favorite scarves of the season.
ASOS Oversized Scarf With Stripes ($38)
Tibi Evergreen Plaid Scarf ($175)
Heather Taylor Woven Cotton Scarf ($158)
Mango Twill Scarf ($40)
Yarnz Moth Scarf ($130)
J.Crew Silk Tie Scarf ($60)
Kenzo Eye Embroidered Scarf ($)
Malene Birger Knit Work of Art Asunho Scarf ($158)
Related: 15 New Ways to Tie Your Scarf This Fall
Giada Forte Tartan Scarf ($240)
Club Monaco Adele Striped Cashmere Scarf ($130)
Melt Bhalay Mohawk Scarf ($550)
Franco Ferrari Coco Woven Scarf ($160)
Will you try the pretzel knot? Let us know in the comments below!
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
-
ASOS Launched a New Collection Called Arrange—29 Styles Worth Checking Out ASAP
Shop our favorite picks ahead.
-
It's "All You Need Is a Light Jacket" Season—These 24 From Free People, Zara, and Mango Are 5-Star Candidates
Ensure your spring outerwear is in check.
-
My 30-Year-Old Bestie Asked Me for Chic Clothing Recs—37 Options I Told Her Scream "Fashion Person"
Everything you need to give your wardrobe a stylish update.
-
Wait, Everything Is on Sale at Mango—These 25 Chic Picks Are the Standouts
Get 30% off everything.
-
36 On-Trend Spring Items I'm Eyeing From Reformation, Zara, and Mango
Prepare your carts.
-
6 Fall 2025 Runway Trends I Already Found at Zara, H&M, and Mango
Affordability's never looked so good.
-
I Just Created 5 Expensive-Looking Pre-Spring Outfits From Zara, Mango, and Nordstrom—You're Welcome
Outfits for everything—from a wedding to brunch.
-
I'm Leaning Into Polished Outfits, and These 31 Mango Finds Are So Chic
These look significantly more expensive than they are.