Ways to Tie a Scarf in Cold Weather

Believe it or not, there is more than one way to tie a scarf in the cold weather. Your scarf may be the last clothing item that you put on before you head outside in the cold, but it is usually the first thing that will block your chest and neck from the cold and wind. It is also a focal point on your outfit. So, not only does it serve a functional purpose, it also adds style. If you tie your scarf on recklessly, you can end up colder than you would like and your outfit may also look sloppy to others. And it's not always easy to sit outside in the cold and try to retie your scarf: it usually just ends up a mess and you waste time outside in the cold trying to tie your scarf.

A good idea for both keeping fashionable and functional, is to take a minute out of your time before running out the door and try wrapping your winter scarf in a totally new way. Choose a knot that will fit the style of your jacket and will also keep you as warm as you need to be on that particular day. To be extra fashionable, learn all the ways that you can tie your scarf in the cold weather and you can have a new look every day.

Here are four different ways that you can tie your scarf in the cold weather.

1. Classic Choker
This is basically the classic look of a scarf that you imagine in the cold weather. Wrap the scarf around the neck once and let the ends hang loose in the front of you.

2. European Wrap
This is another simple and quick way to tie your scarf. With one end hanging loose at the front, throw the other end over your shoulder and let that end hang loose in the back.

3. Hacking Knot
This knot is a great professional look for when you are heading in or out of the office. Fold your scarf in half. Put it around your neck and slip the loose ends through the loop to adjust it to where you want it.

4. Simple Ascot
This way of tying your scarf is a little more complex, but it will keep you the warmest on the cold days of winter. Start out with the classic choker and then cross one end over the other, loop that end under and pull it through the hole. Adjust the scarf accordingly so that it looks smooth and polished. This knot tucks into jackets well to keep your upper half warm and toasty.