How to Wear a Scarf (Men)

To wear a scarf, drape it round your neck, wrap it once round or fold it in half and pull the ends through the loop. A long scarf works for all three.

How do you tie a men’s scarf?

A men’s scarf ties in three easy ways: the drape, the once-around loop and the fold-over knot. The table names each one and the coat it suits.

Knot	Action	Suits
Drape	Hang	An open coat or a short scarf
Once-around	Wrap once	A long scarf
Fold-over	Fold and pull through	A buttoned coat or jacket

Start with the drape. Hang the scarf over your neck with both ends in front. It is the simplest of the three.

The once-around loop

The once-around loop gives more warmth at the neck. Wrap the scarf once and leave one end longer than the other. Tuck the long end into your coat if it sits low. Pull the loop up if you want it snug.

The fold-over knot

The fold-over knot takes four steps. Fold the scarf in half lengthways. Put the folded end behind your neck. Thread the two loose ends through the loop. Pull until the knot sits against your collar.

What length of scarf do you need?

You need a long scarf for a loop or a fold-over knot. A short scarf is fine for a drape.

Scarf	Size	Material (supplier stated)	Pattern
Herringbone wool scarf	30 x 180cm	Wool, plain weave	Herringbone
Navy check wool scarf	180 x 30cm	Wool, double-sided	Blue, navy and white block check
Black jacquard square scarf	140 x 140cm	Polyester jacquard	Wave and grid

The herringbone wool scarf is listed by the supplier as extra long. It weighs about 240g.

The navy check listing says its 180cm length loops once and still hangs. The herringbone is the same length. The square scarf works differently and has its own section below.

Which scarf pattern suits your coat?

Pair a patterned scarf with a plain coat and a textured scarf with a patterned coat. Look at the coat you wear most before you choose.

The navy check scarf is a blue, navy and white block check with a navy edge trim. Wear it with a plain navy, grey or camel coat.

The herringbone has a small zigzag weave. The supplier calls it unisex and lists it as style 1 of four styles. Put it with a checked or tweed jacket.

Check the care label when either scarf arrives. Neither listing gives wash instructions.

How do you wear a square scarf?

You fold a square scarf into a band before it goes round your neck. It does not hang like a long scarf.

Fold the square corner to corner into a triangle. Roll or fold it down from the long edge into a band. Tie the band at the front or at the side of your neck.

The black jacquard square scarf is polyester with a jacquard weave. The supplier also lists red and white versions. The supplier lists it as warm for all four seasons and gives no thickness. It weighs about 150g.

Should a scarf go inside or outside your coat?

Inside a buttoned coat is warmer and outside an open coat shows the pattern. Both are correct.

Tuck the scarf in when the wind is cold. Leave it outside with an open coat. The drape and the once-around loop both hang well over a coat front.

A double-sided scarf gives you two looks. Turn it over to change which face shows.

How do you stop a scarf slipping?

You stop a scarf slipping by choosing a knot that grips and tucking the ends in. The fold-over knot grips firmly. Its ends pass through a loop.

Pull the loop snug against your collar before you button the coat. Tuck both ends under the lapels. With the once-around loop, wrap the long end a second time if the scarf keeps sliding. A drape slips most. Hold it in place by closing the coat over both ends.

How do you pick gloves to wear with a scarf?

Pick gloves by fit first and colour second. Black leather sits with any of the three scarves here.

To find your size, wrap a soft tape round the widest part of your palm just below the knuckles. Leave the thumb out.

The sheepskin touch screen gloves come in S, M and L. The supplier gives no hand measurements for those sizes. Compare a pair that fits you now before you order. The supplier gives no care label. Try the gloves on when they arrive. Make a fist to check the fit across the knuckles.

Which one to choose

Pick by the coat you wear most and the knot you like. Use the table.

You want	Choose
A long everyday scarf with a woven texture	Herringbone wool scarf
A patterned scarf with two sides	Navy check wool scarf
A square scarf to fold into a band	Black jacquard square scarf
Warm gloves you can use with a phone	Sheepskin touch screen gloves

Every scarf and glove here is in Accessories.